National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota standout Mara Braun’s foot injury will keep her sidelined for the postseason as expected
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota guard Mara Braun will not return to play this season, preserving a year of eligibility after breaking her right foot for the second straight season. Coach Dawn Plitzuweit confirmed Monday that Braun won’t play in the postseason. The Gophers (20-10), who are on the bubble for an NCAA Tournament at-large bid, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juventus strikes twice in dominant second half to beat Verona in Serie A
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus survived a first half scare to come back and beat lowly Verona 2-0 and move into fourth place in Serie A on Monday. Khephren Thuram, Federico Gatti and Randal Kolo Muani all had chances for Juventus in the first half and it almost went in a goal down at halftime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees’ AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to start season on injured list with shoulder injury
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will start the season on the injured list because of a high-grade lat strain in his pitching shoulder that will prevent him from throwing for at least six weeks. Manager Aaron Boone announced the injury to the AL Rookie of the Year before Monday night’s spring training game against Pittsburgh. “It’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog about to miss 3rd straight season, with still no timeline for a return
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — It’s becoming clearer and clearer that Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog may miss a third straight regular season. What’s becoming murkier is if he can give it a go come playoff time — or even at all. A lingering right knee injury has kept Landeskog from suiting up for Colorado since June ... Read More »
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