National Sports
Davis Thompson leads by 1 over Scottie Scheffler with Rory McIlroy lurking at Torrey Pines
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Davis Thompson capped a roller coaster of a back nine at Torrey Pines with a birdie to take the lead Friday in the Genesis Invitational. Scottie Scheffler had an unusually wild day off the tee and was right on his heels. It set up for a compelling weekend in this $20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant Fisher breaks world indoor mark in 5,000 meters, his 2nd record-breaking performance in a week
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Grant Fisher broke his second world indoor record within a week when he shattered a 21-year-old mark in the 5,000 meters on Friday at the BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational. The American crossed the finish line in 12 minutes, 44.09 seconds to eclipse the mark that Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele set on Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dartmouth knocks off Columbia 78-56 behind 17 points apiece from Mitchell-Day, Cornish
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — Brandon Mitchell-Day and Ryan Cornish each scored 17 points to help Dartmouth defeat Columbia 78-56 on Friday night. Mitchell-Day added 13 rebounds for the Big Green (11-10, 5-3 Ivy League). Cornish shot 6 of 14 from the field, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 5 from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen and Ayesha Curry are celebrating their roles as All-Star hosts in the Bay this weekend
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — There are parties on Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s calendars this weekend. There will be celebrations, brunches, dinners, all that stuff. Red carpets, tons of photos, late nights, early mornings and after all that, there’s an All-Star Game on Sunday night. But first, there was a dump truck-sized load of mulch to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salt Lake City names leaders for 2034 Olympic organizing committee
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former Utah House speaker and U.S. Senate candidate Brad Wilson is the new CEO of the Utah Olympic organizing committee. The group, which is hosting the Winter Games in 2034, announced its leadership team Friday. Fraser Bullock will serve as executive chair and president. Bullock was chief operating officer for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Race between Tyreek Hill vs. Noah Lyles moves one step closer. Distance, place and time still TBD
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
If they run as fast as they talk, this could be a doozy. Yes, sprint and football fans, Noah Lyles and Tyreek Hill have moved one step closer to settling things on the track. When, where and at what distance? All still TBD. The reigning 100-meter Olympic champion and the fleet-footed NFL receiver conducted a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bennett, Marchand put rivalry aside for Canada ahead of U.S. matchup at 4 Nations
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
MONTREAL — Sam Bennett was getting ready for practice Friday morning. A good soldier in Canada’s camp at the 4 Nations Face-Off, the bruising winger had to be disappointed at being a healthy scratch for his country’s tournament opener. Bennett, a Stanley Cup champion last June with the Florida Panthers, remained eager to do whatever ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, Micky Arison, ‘Redeem Team’ among Hall of Fame finalists
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are one step closer to going into the Basketball Hall of Fame. If all goes well, they might get in twice. Anthony and Howard were among the finalists announced Friday by the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame for enshrinement as part of the class of 2025. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matt Shaw is looking to win third base job with the Chicago Cubs in spring training
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Matt Shaw grew up in Massachusetts. When Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox as a free agent, Shaw was informed of the move via a text message from a buddy. “I got a lot of Red Sox fans that are friends of mine,” Shaw said. So many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eight Canadian skiers qualify for finals of World Cup halfpipe event in Calgary
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
CALGARY — Canadian freestyle skier Cassie Sharpe will compete for her first World Cup victory in Calgary since 2019, while teammate Rachel Karker will try for an elusive gold medal at the site of the 1988 Winter Games after advancing to the women’s halfpipe final through qualifying Friday at WinSport. Sharpe, from Comox, B.C., and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Super-sub Mayoral gives Getafe win over Girona in La Liga surprise
By Canadian Press on February 14th, 2025
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Getafe won away for the second time in a week with goals from Christantus Uche and Borja Mayoral for 2-1 at Girona in La Liga on Friday. The win came a week after it beat Alaves and lifted the Madrid club three places into 11th spot. With three minutes gone, sloppy ... Read More »
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