National Sports
VanSlooten scores 22, No. 22 Michigan State women race past Wisconsin 91-71
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Grace VanSlooten scored 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting and No. 22 Michigan State rolled to a 91-71 win over Wisconsin on Wednesday night. Theryn Hallock added 18 points for the Spartans (19-5, 9-4 Big Ten Conference). Ines Sotelo had a career-high 17 points off the bench and Jocelyn Tate had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal and re-sign injured reliever Drew Smith
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso and the New York Mets finalized their $54 million, two-year contract on Wednesday as spring training opened in Florida with the team’s first formal workout for pitchers and catchers. New York also re-signed injured reliever Drew Smith to a one-year deal with a club option for 2026. Smith is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Super Bowl 2025: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. Eagles livestream
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Super Bowl weekend has arrived. The Kansas City Chiefs will go for a historic three-peat in the NFL’s title game on Sunday in New Orleans, while the Philadelphia Eagles are the only remaining team that can stop them. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl after beating the Buffalo Bills ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With Arenado not yet traded, Cardinals’ Mozeliak calls third baseman `pink elephant in the room’
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — After spending much off the offseason trying to trade Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak admits it would be awkward if the third baseman arrives in camp Monday. “Obviously, the pink elephant in the room is what are we going to do with Nolan Arenado,” Mozeliak ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks without Lillard, Antetokounmpo against Timberwolves
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks were without All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard in their final game before the All-Star break on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Antetokounmpo (left calf strain) missed his sixth straight game and it was previously announced he’d be out through the break and won’t play in the All-Star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR files appeal against 23XI and Front Row just 1 hour before Daytona 500 qualifying begins
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR filed a 68-page appeal Wednesday night — roughly one hour before the start of Daytona 500 qualifying — arguing a federal judge erred in recognizing 23XI Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports as chartered teams for 2025 as the two organizations sue over antitrust claims. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelsey Plum joins LA Sparks in a reunion with former Aces teammate Dearica Hamby
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelsey Plum used to attend Los Angeles Sparks games as a kid, with her mother driving them from the San Diego area. Now she’s joined the franchise in a reunion with her former Las Vegas Aces teammate Dearica Hamby. “I would say I’m still that kid. It’s a full-circle moment. I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monaco’s Musrati gets shown a quick red card in loss to Benfica
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MONACO (AP) — Monaco midfielder Al Musrati got a harsh-looking red card from referee Maurizio Mariani early in the second half of a Champions League playoff first leg against Benfica on Wednesday. Monaco was trailing at the time to a goal from striker Vangelis Pavlidis and ended up losing the game 1-0. Mariani showed him ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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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