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Harper scores 34, Howard defeats Maryland-Eastern Shore 86-62
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Blake Harper scored 34 points on 12-of-16 shooting to lead Howard over Maryland-Eastern Shore 86-62 on Monday. Harper had eight rebounds and five assists for the Bison (11-15, 6-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference). Marcus Dockery shot 6 for 12 (2 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks, right-hander Kendall Graveman finalize a $1.35 million, 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Right-handed relief pitcher Kendall Graveman has finalized a $1.35 million, one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team said Monday. The 34-year-old Graveman figures to add depth to the D-backs bullpen and could compete for the closer’s role. He missed last season following surgery in January 2024 to repair the labrum ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Without Ronaldo, Al-Nassr draws 0-0 at Persepolis in last AFC Champions League group game
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
After leaving Cristiano Ronaldo at home, Al-Nassr drew 0-0 away against Iranian club Persepolis on Monday in the last round of the AFC Champions League Elite group stage. The Saudi Arabian team had already secured a place in the round of 16 of the continental competition and coach Stefano Pioli took a weakened team to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec’s St-Georges downs Manitoba’s Einarson 9-6 in Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Quebec’s Laurie St-Georges defeated Manitoba’s Kerri Einarson 9-6 at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts to create gridlock atop their pool. Quebec, Nova Scotia’s Christina Black and Ontario’s Danielle Inglis were tied for first in Pool B at 3-1, while four-time Canadian champion Einarson dropped to 2-1 alongside Manitoba’s Kate Cameron. Black ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona returns to top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference on Monday after Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. The Catalan club took advantage of weekend slip-ups by Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid to move onto 51 points, the same as Madrid and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada impresses early, hangs on to beat Finland and advance to 4 Nations final
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
BOSTON — Canada is off to the 4 Nations Face-Off final. An old — and familiar foe — waits on deck. Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon scored 46 seconds apart in the first period, and Canada held on late to beat Finland 5-3 on Monday afternoon to set up a mouth-watering title game later this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late goals give Genoa 2-0 win over struggling Venezia in Serie A
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
Venezia’s winless run ticked up to eight games on Monday after the team conceded two goals in the last eight minutes to lose 2-0 to Genoa in Serie A. Venezia last win came against Cagliari on Dec. 22 and it remains in 19th place, two points above last-place Monza and four behind Parma. The home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge disagrees with Soto’s conclusion that Mets have better chance for titles than Yankees
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Judge naturally takes issue with Juan Soto’s conclusion that the New York Mets have a better chance to win World Series titles than the Yankees. Soto left the Yankees as a free agent in December for a record $765 million, 15-year contract with the Mets, turning down the Yankees’ $760 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Tour de France champion Egan Bernal breaks collarbone at race in Spain
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Former Tour de France winner Egan Bernal broke his collarbone in a crash during a race in Spain, his team said Monday. The 28-year-old Colombian cyclist was hospitalized after the incident at the Jaén Paraíso Interior Classic, held in Andalusia. “Following a thorough assessment at the hospital this evening after his crash ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pete Alonso is grateful to be able to continue his career with the Mets
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — The Mets are the only team Pete Alonso has played for since breaking into the majors in 2019, and he said Monday that as much as he wanted to return to New York, hearing from management they wanted him back helped seal the deal. “For me, this was it,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers running back Hubbard optimistic better times lie ahead for NFL franchise
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
It was a breakout season, but not one Chuba Hubbard is prepared to hang his hat on. The six-foot-one, 210-pound Sherwood Park, Alta, native recorded career bests in carries (250), rushing yards (1,195), rushing touchdowns (10) and receptions (43) in 2024 with the Carolina Panthers. And that was despite missing the final two regular-season games ... Read More »
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