National Sports
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard leaves Orange Bowl, being evaluated by medical staff
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard left the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Orange Bowl late in the first half and was being evaluated by the Fighting Irish’s medical staff. Leonard went into the medical tent on the Notre Dame sideline with about two minutes left in the half after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurley’s 23 lead Vermont past UMass-Lowell 67-63
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — TJ Hurley scored 23 points as Vermont beat UMass-Lowell 67-63 on Thursday night. Hurley shot 6 of 13 from the field, including 2 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 10 from the line for the Catamounts (9-8, 2-0 America East Conference). Ileri Ayo-Faleye scored 17 points while going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wildfires force Rams, Vikings to head to Arizona for their intriguing wild-card playoff matchup
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay got calls from Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips during the past week, but they had nothing to do with their teams’ upcoming wild-card playoff game. Friendship is much bigger than football, and McVay’s former colleagues were just making sure everything was all right with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!History made: Habib is 1st Lebanese player in Open era to play in a Grand Slam men’s singles draw
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Hady Habib isn’t likely to find anything too daunting at the Australian Open now that he’s become the first Lebanese player in the Open era t o reach a Grand Slam men’s singles draw. He advanced through three rounds of the qualifying at Melbourne Park, winning his third match in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles Rams’ playoff game moved to Arizona as wildfires disrupt sports in Southern California
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL moved the Los Angeles Rams’ playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings out of Southern California on Thursday, the biggest of several changes to the sports calendar after days of devastating wildfires in the area. The wild-card game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays, star slugger Guerrero avoid arbitration with one-year contract
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays and slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. have avoided arbitration. The Blue Jays announced Thursday that they agreed to one-year contracts with all seven of their arbitration-eligible players, including Guerrero at US$28.5 million. Toronto also reached agreements with infielder Ernie Clement ($1.975M), catcher Alejandro Kirk ($4.6M), outfielder Daulton Varsho ($8.2M) and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gilbert’s layup lifts No. 6 LSU to 89-87 win over No. 16 Tennessee
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kailyn Gilbert made a layup with 1 second left to give No. 6 LSU an 89-87 victory over No. 16 Tennessee on Thursday night. Tennessee’s Zee Spearman had a good look but missed a short jumper that would have sent the game to overtime. The Lady Vols (13-2, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steve Kerr’s 90-year-old mother among the many to lose a home in fierce wildfires in LA area
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Steve Kerr’s 90-year-old mother is among thousands who have lost their homes as fierce wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area. “My mom is in good hands, but her house is gone,” Golden State’s coach said Thursday night before the Warriors played the Detroit Pistons. “I’ve been on the phone with my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers rule rookie star Jared McCain out for the season following knee surgery
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain will miss the rest of the season following left knee surgery last month on a torn meniscus. The 20-year-old McCain spent one season at Duke before the Sixers made him their 2024 first-round draft pick. McCain was off to a fantastic start and had averaged 15.3 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jackson Shelstad and Nate Bittle help No. 15 Oregon beat Ohio State 73-71
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jackson Shelstad scored 24 points and made two free throws with seven seconds left as No. 15 Oregon rallied late to beat Ohio State 73-71 on Thursday night. Nate Bittle had 21 points, eight rebounds and three blocks for Oregon (14-2, 3-2 Big Ten), which took a 70-67 lead on TJ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Peterson makes PGA Tour debut at age 36 and leaves an impression
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — The Sony Open is the PGA Tour stop where introductions are in order, and Paul Peterson made quite the first impression. He opened with a 6-under 64 and shared the early lead with four others Thursday on a pleasant day at Waialae. Harry Hall, Denny McCarthy and Eric Cole, all of whom ... Read More »
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