February 22nd, 2025

National Sports

Left-hander Tyler Alexander agrees to $1 million, 1-year contract with Brewers

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

PHOENIX (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers added a rotation candidate Wednesday, agreeing to a $1 million, one-year contract with 30-year-old left-hander Tyler Alexander. He can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for innings: $50,000 for 40, $100,000 for 60, $125,000 for 80, $150,000 for 90, $175,000 for 100 and $200,000 each for 110 ... Read More »

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Harry Kane in NFL? Maybe, but he first wants trophies at Bayern after latest Champions League goal

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

After scoring another goal in the Champions League, England soccer captain Harry Kane reiterated his desire to one day take his kicking skills to the NFL. Kane netted what proved to be the winning goal for Bayern Munich in a 2-1 victory over Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday. ... Read More »

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Quick return to Torrey Pines brings familiar setting with a lot more of golf’s best players

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The corporate boxes around the 18th green at Torrey Pines are just like they were three weeks ago except for the color — black instead of blue — and the logo. The rough is thicker from recent rain. Otherwise, the South Course looks to be every bit the beast it usually ... Read More »

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FC Dallas gets Luciano Acosta from FC Cincinnati for at least $5M in cash-for-player swap

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — FC Dallas acquired Argentine midfielder Luciano Acosta from FC Cincinnati for at least $5 million Wednesday in one of the biggest official cash-for-player swaps to date in MLS. The 2023 MLS MVP is Cincinnati’s franchise leader with 54 goals and 72 assists after joining the club in 2021. Acosta was a ... Read More »

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Celina quarterback and linebacker get top honors on Texas 4A all-state football team

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Quarterback Bowe Bentley and linebacker Luke Biagini have made it a Celina sweep of the player of the year awards on the 73rd annual Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A all-state football team. Bentley threw for 3,330 yards with 47 touchdowns and added 933 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns. Biagini ... Read More »

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World Cup of Hockey is set to return in 2028, the NHL and NHLPA say

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

MONTREAL (AP) — The World Cup of Hockey is returning three years from now. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association unveiled plans Tuesday to host a tournament in early 2028, aiming for February. The goal is to have an international tournament every other year, with players going to the Olympics in 2026 and ’30. The ... Read More »

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NHL, NHLPA announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

MONTREAL — The World Cup of Hockey is coming back in 2028. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players’ Association executive director Marty Walsh announced the return of the men’s international tournament Wednesday before Canada played Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off. The World Cup will take place in February 2028, instead of an all-star ... Read More »

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AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan’s rare howler gifts Feyenoord the only goal in defeat

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — A rare howler from standout goalkeeper Mike Maignan gifted Feyenoord a quick lead against AC Milan in their Champions League playoff on Wednesday. It proved the only goal in a 1-0 defeat. With heavy rain falling in the port city of Rotterdam, the France No. 1 was beaten in the third ... Read More »

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Raptors announce multi-year extension for recently acquired forward Brandon ingram

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed recently acquired small forward Brandon Ingram to a multi-year contract extension, the NBA club announced Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed but ESPN, which first reported the extension on Tuesday, said it was a three-year, US$120-million deal with a player option for 2027-28. The Raptors acquired Ingram last week ... Read More »

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NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney is charged with assaulting a woman

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (AP) — NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney has been charged with assaulting a woman in Georgia and preventing her from calling for help. Toney, 26, was arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail on Feb. 6 on charges of aggravated assault and obstructing or hindering an emergency call, according to online jail ... Read More »

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Paixão helps Feyenoord fans forget Giménez as Dutch team tops AC Milan

By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Igor Paixão helped Feyenoord fans to forget Santiago Giménez by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday. Giménez lined up on the other side for Milan after transferring from Feyenoord on the final day of the ... Read More »

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