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One year in, the Titans still on target for finishing their enclosed stadium by February 2027
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans are in the midst of a major rebuilding project with their roster. They can only hope their progress goes as well as the construction of their new enclosed stadium. The Titans currently hold the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft April 24 after going 3-14 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!San Diego FC will take steps to stop the homophobic chant that marred its inaugural home match
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego FC intends to take steps to discourage its fans from engaging in the homophobic chant that marred the Major League Soccer expansion club’s inaugural home match last weekend. The club again condemned the chant in a statement Monday, two days after San Diego’s scoreless draw with St. Louis City. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild GM Guerin believes injury-thinned group is good enough to get by until injured standouts return
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
The injury-thinned Minnesota Wild could use a boost in their push to return to the playoffs, with their margin for making it slimmed down following a strong start. With the NHL trade deadline approaching this Friday, the Wild more than likely will have to find that spark from within. The salary cap constraints they’ve endured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nottingham Forest reaches FA Cup quarterfinals after Sels stops Ipswich in shootout
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Goalkeeper Matz Sels was the hero for Nottingham Forest as he saved the last penalty in a shootout to take his team past Ipswich Town and into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Monday. The teams were tied 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra time and the first nine takers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PWHL’s Toronto Sceptres, Ottawa Charge lead player-of-the-month selections
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa Charge led the PWHL in players of the month for February with two chosen from each team. Charge forwards Emily Clark and Gabbie Hughes and Sceptres forward Hannah Miller and defender Renata Fast were among the three forwards, two defenders and one goalie the women’s pro league recognizes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie opts to stay in Green Bay rather than testing free agency
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Linebacker Isaiah McDuffie is staying with the Green Bay Packers. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Monday that the team had re-signed McDuffie, who has spent his entire NFL career in Green Bay. Terms weren’t announced, but a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press it’s a two-year, $8 million deal. ESPN first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah Hockey Club signs defenseman Olli Maatta to a 3-year extension
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
The Utah Hockey Club signed Olli Maatta to a three-year contract extension Monday, rewarding the Finnish defenseman for helping them stay on the edge of playoff race in the Western Conference. It is worth $10.5 million, according to a person with knowledge of the contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimmy Johnson retires from Fox Sports’ NFL coverage after 31 years
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Jimmy Johnson, the Pro Football Hall of Fame coach who won two Super Bowls and a college national championship, announced his retirement from Fox Sports on Monday after being a part of its NFL coverage for 31 years. The 81-year-old Johnson made the announcement during an appearance on “The Herd With Colin Cowherd.” “The most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros say longtime second baseman Jose Altuve expected to play mostly in left this season
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros are planning to play Jose Altuve mostly in left field this season, manager Joe Espada told the Houston Chronicle on Monday. A nine-time All-Star, three-time batting champion and the 2017 AL MVP, Altuve has played all but two of his 1,767 major league games at second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spencer Knight set to start for Chicago against LA in goaltender’s 1st game since trade
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Spencer Knight got right to work with the Chicago Blackhawks. Knight was slated to start Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings in the goaltender’s first game since he was acquired in a trade with the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. Knight, a Connecticut native who turns 24 on April 19, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legge to become 1st woman since Danica Patrick to compete in Cup Series race. Will race at Phoenix
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Katherine Legge will become the first woman in a NASCAR Cup Series race since Danica Patrick in 2018 when the veteran makes her debut Sunday at Phoenix Raceway. Legge will drive the No. 78 Chevrolet for Liv Fast Motorsports. She becomes the first woman since Patrick made her final Cup Series ... Read More »
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