National Sports
Marcus Stroman a no-show for New York Yankees’ first two workouts
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Marcus Stroman has been a no-show on the field for the New York Yankees’ first two spring training workouts. Stroman isn’t required to participate in spring training until Feb. 22, the mandatory reporting date under the collective bargaining agreement. But most players arrive on the voluntary reporting date. The 33-year-old right-hander ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver FC adds to offence with Terran Campbell, the CPL’s all-time leading scorer
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
Vancouver FC has signed Terran Campbell, the Canadian Premier League’s all-time leading goal-scorer, to a two-year contract with an option for 2027. The 26-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., has 39 goals in regular-season and playoff play from previous stints with Forge FC and Pacific FC and adds to a Vancouver offence that includes Mexican Alejandro Diaz. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge dismisses claims of defamation made by former Cardinals executive and his family
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
A federal judge in district court in Arizona on Thursday dismissed claims of defamation by former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough, his wife and daughter against the team, its law firm and public relations firm. Judge Dominic Lanza also granted the motion to compel arbitration made by the law firm and PR firm regarding McDonough’s claims ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American receiver Steven Dunbar Jr. rejoins the Edmonton Elks
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
EDMONTON — Steven Dunbar Jr. is back with the Edmonton Elks. The veteran American receiver signed with Edmonton on Thursday as a free agent. Dunbar is coming off a stellar 2024 campaign with Hamilton that saw him set career highs in catches (76) and receiving yards (1,159) with five touchdown receptions for the Tiger-Cats. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parent grateful for community support after soccer coach — and $40K — disappear
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
EDMONTON — An Edmonton mother says she’s thrilled to see the community rally to support her son’s soccer team after its coach dropped out of contact and tens of thousands of dollars vanished. Lauren Scorgie says the Selects Football Club has been working for more than two years to raise money to travel to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former football players file lawsuit over their portrayals in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Six former East Mississippi Community College football players who appeared in the documentary series “Last Chance U” have sued the school, Netflix, the National Junior College Athletic Association and the program’s director over their portrayals. John Franklin III, Ronald Ollie, C.J. Reavis, Deandre Johnson, Tim Bonner and Isaiah Wright say they’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ten minute overtime? Longer TV timeouts? 4 Nations Face-Off is an NHL testing ground
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Canada and Sweden traded chances back and forth, skating up and down the ice for 3-on-3 overtime that provided dazzling entertainment in the opener of the 4 Nations Face-Off. By the time Mitch Marner scored the winner for Canada, more than six minutes had elapsed. Had it been during the NHL regular ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Durant cherishes another chance to return to Chase Center, this time for the All-Star Game
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Before making his way to the bus after games, Kevin Durant always takes a few extra moments to say his goodbyes to all the special familiar faces and old friends as he leaves San Francisco again. The Phoenix star cherishes every return visit to Chase Center, and playing the All-Star Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mourinho’s Fenerbahce beats Anderlecht 3-0 in Europa League playoff. Porto and Roma draw 1-1
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce might have only just squeezed into the Europa League knockout playoff round but it is already on the brink of the round of 16. Fenerbahce dominated to beat Anderlecht 3-0 on Thursday and take a comprehensive lead to Belgium for the second leg next week. Two of Mourinho’s former clubs, Porto and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge dismisses claims of defamation by former Cardinals executive and his family
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
A federal judge in district court in Arizona on Thursday dismissed claims of defamation by former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough, his wife and daughter against the team, its law firm and public relations firm. Judge Dominic Lanza also granted the motion to compel arbitration made by the law firm and PR firm regarding McDonough’s claims ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reliever Scott Barlow signs with the Cincinnati Reds
By Canadian Press on February 13th, 2025
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Reliever Scott Barlow and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a one-year contract that includes a club option for 2026. Cincinnati announced the deal on Thursday. Right-hander Julian Aguiar, expected to miss the entire season while recovering from Tommy John surgery last October, was placed on the 60-day injured list. Barlow has ... Read More »
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