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Azarenka rallies from set and a break down to advance in Dubai; Qatar champion Anisimova loses
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Former No. 1 Victoria Azarenka rallied from a set and a break down to beat Anhelina Kalinina 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 Monday and reach the second round of the Dubai Championships. The 35-year-old Azarenka trailed 5-2 in the second set and was down 4-2 in the tiebreaker before winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada beats Finland 5-3 to set up rematch with United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored twice and Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist apiece as Canada surged to a four-goal lead and held on to beat Finland 5-3 on Monday to earn a rematch against the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off finals. On the same ice where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JJ Quinerly scores 26 points and No. 17 West Virginia women beat No. 12 Kansas State 70-57
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — JJ Quinerly scored 26 points, Jordan Harrison added 18 points and No. 17 West Virginia best 12th-ranked Kansas State 70-57 on Monday for its 15th straight victory at home. It was a matchup of the best offense and the best defense in the Big 12 with Kansas State scoring 81.3 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada hangs on for 5-3 win over Finland, advances to 4 Nations Face-Off 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!Hughes, Miller, Jaques named PWHL’s three stars of the week
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
TORONTO — Ottawa Charge forward Gabbie Hughes, Toronto Sceptres forward Hannah Miller and Minnesota Frost defender Sophie Jaques are the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s three stars of the week. Hughes had two goals and an assist in Ottawa’s 8-3 triumph over Minnesota on Thursday for her first multi-point game of the season and first three-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bregman’s $120 million, 3-year deal with Red Sox includes $60 million deferred, paid from 2035-46
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
Alex Bregman could receive the final payment of his $120 million, three-year deal with the Boston Red Sox in 2046. His deal, announced Saturday, calls for the $5 million signing bonus to be paid on Jan. 15, 2028, according to contract details obtained by The Associated Press. He gets salaries of $35 million this year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets starter Frankie Montas is shut down for at least 6 weeks with a strained back
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Frankie Montas, who signed a two-year, $34 million free-agent contract in December with the New York Mets, will be shut down from pitching for six to eight weeks because of a strained back. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday it was a high-grade lat strain and that Montas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rugby Canada calls in 54 players for men’s under-20 training camp in Vancouver
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
Canadian under-20 men’s rugby coach Christiaan Esterhuizen has named a 54-man roster for a training camp starting later this week ahead of a tour to Fiji later this year. The group will assemble in Vancouver on Thursday, and will train at Vancouver’s St. George’s School before wrapping up the camp Sunday with an intrasquad game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 8 Ohio State women hold off Iowa for 86-78 win in OT
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Freshman guard Jaloni Cambridge had 29 points and four assists and Cotie McMahon had 25 points and eight rebounds and No. 8 Ohio State held off Iowa 86-78 in overtime on Monday. Cambridge’s sister, Kennedy Cambridge, had a career-high 16 points for the Buckeyes (22-3, 11-3 Big Ten). Lucy Olsen had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whitecaps acquire forward Daniel Ríos on loan from LIGA MX’s Chivas de Guadalajara
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired forward Daniel Ríos on loan from Mexico’s Liga MX side Chivas de Guadalajara, the team announced Monday. The loan runs through 2025 with the option to purchase. Ríos will officially join the club’s Major League Soccer roster pending receipt of his international transfer certificate. The Mexican forward spent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Famer Dave Winfield retires from players union
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
Dave Winfield, who was inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame in 2001, retired Monday from the Major League Baseball Players Association. “This decision, made after careful reflection and in consultation with his family, marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in baseball history — one defined by passion, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment both to the ... Read More »
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