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Illinois loses freshman forward Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the weekend. Coach Brad Underwood announced the severity of Johnson’s injury on Monday. Underwood said the injury occurred when Johnson fell to the floor after blocking a shot during Illinois’ 79-65 loss to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hokies turn to Philip Montgomery to serve as offensive coordinator
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech has hired former Tulsa head coach Philip Montgomery as its offensive coordinator. The school announced the hiring Monday. Montgomery spent eight years as Tulsa’s head coach, going 43-53 from 2015-22 while reaching four bowl games. The highlight was a 10-win season in 2016 and reaching the American Athletic Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA Tournament women’s bubble watch: USF, Ivy League and Atlantic-10 with key matchups this weekend
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
There’s one month until the NCAA Tournament selection show and there are still many teams battling to get off the bubble and into the field. South Florida (18-8) has won seven straight games, including a triple-overtime victory over Rice last week, to get into the at-large conversation if the Bulls don’t win the conference tournament. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon ready to partner with Tom Cruise on ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Help him, Tom Cruise! NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon wants a “Days of Thunder” sequel and said at Daytona International Speedway that he’s been in touch with the Hollywood actor about making the project come to life. “I’ve absolutely talked to Tom about it because I want him to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Azarenka rallies from set and a break down to beat Kalinina at Dubai Open
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 Open. 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!A’s manager Mark Kotsay agrees to a deal that could keep him with the team through 2029
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Manager Mark Kotsay helped the Athletics navigate a difficult three seasons while the franchise lost a lot of games, built a young roster and dealt with an emotional departure from Oakland. Now he gets the chance to lead during potentially happier times. Kotsay and the Athletics announced Monday that they’ve agreed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian national anthem booed, but only lightly, at 4 Nations hockey tournament
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Canadian national anthem was booed, though somewhat tepidly, by the fans at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday — apparent payback for the jeering of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening rounds in Montreal last week. The Canadian team received a louder but still mixed greeting during the introductions before its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexandre Da Rocha, Canada’s newly appointed women’s futsal coach, looking for talent
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
Alexandre Da Rocha has a busy schedule ahead. As the newly named, first-ever Canadian women’s futsal coach, Da Rocha has to hold ID camps and choose a roster ahead of the inaugural CONCACAF Women’s Futsal Championship in late April in Guatemala. The veteran coach is in the process of finalizing camps in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals extend contract of GM Picollo through 2030 and pick up manager Matt Quatraro’s option in 2026
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City extended executive vice president and general manager J.J. Picollo’s contract through 2030 with a club option for the following year, the Royals announced Monday. The club also exercised manager Matt Quatraro’s option for the 2026 season. “J.J. is one of the top executives in baseball, and I am proud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to advance at Qatar Open
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
DOHA (AP) — Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz overcame Croatian veteran Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4 Monday to reach the round of 16 at the Qatar Open. The 36-year-old Cilic, the 2014 U.S. Open champion who has fallen to No. 192 in the rankings, was playing his first match of the season after recovering from a long-term knee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skrlik bests Sturmay 6-5 in battle of Alberta teams at Scotties Tournament of Hearts
By Canadian Press on February 17th, 2025
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Kayla Skrlik defeated Selena Sturmay 6-5 in a key matchup of Alberta-based rinks on Monday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Down 4-3 entering the ninth end, Skrlik (3-1) scored three points to take the largest lead of what was a tightly contested matchup. Sturmay only mustered up one point in ... Read More »
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