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Roki Sasaki flashes big fastball, wicked splitter and a few nerves in first bullpen with the Dodgers
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Roki Sasaki was warming up for his bullpen on a cool, breezy Wednesday morning at Camelback Ranch, when the right-hander let loose a fastball that sailed past catcher Austin Barnes and clanged against the chain-link fence. Throwing his first bullpen with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Japanese phenom was a little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jerome Drayton, 1976 Olympian and last Canadian man to win Boston Marathon in ’77, dies at 80
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Jerome Drayton, who finished sixth at the Montreal Olympics, won the 1977 Boston Marathon and held the Canadian men’s marathon record for 43 years, has died. He was 80. Drayton died unexpectedly on Monday in Toronto, according to Cardinal Funeral Homes. Runners World magazine said he died during knee surgery. Born in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool manager Arne Slot one of four people sent off in wild finish to Merseyside derby
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was one of four people sent off after the final whistle Wednesday in a wild ending to Goodison Park’s last-ever Merseyside derby. A melee broke out when Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure celebrated in front of Liverpool’s visiting fans, following James Tarkowski’s equalizer for the hosts in the eighth minute of stoppage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State is hiring former Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Ohio State is hiring former Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the agreement had not been announced. Ohio State coach Ryan Day, who led the Buckeyes to the national championship, agreed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump NIL twist carries small legal impact. But to some ‘it’s putting women’s sports back 25 years’
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
The Trump administration’s latest directive on Title IX offered athletic departments more certainty about paying players, while suggesting the federal government wouldn’t hold schools to rigid requirements to distribute the proceeds equitably between men and women. Though experts say Wednesday’s largely expected decision to rescind guidance issued by the Biden administration will have more symbolic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors announce multi-year extension for recently acquitted 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 »
Be the first to comment!Canadian right-hander Cal Quantrill agrees to $3.5 million, 1-year deal with Marlins
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Canadian right-hander Cal Quantrill and the Miami Marlins agreed Wednesday to a $3.5 million, one-year contract. Quantrill can earn an additional $500,000 in performance bonuses. He went 8-11 with a 4.98 ERA over 29 starts with Colorado last season, leading the club in wins and ranking third on the pitching staff in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kane lifts Bayern to beat Celtic in Champions League playoffs. Milan, Atalanta and Monaco all lose
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Bayern Munich looks set to survive the new Champions League playoffs round. AC Milan joined Atalanta and Monaco losing their first-leg games Wednesday. Bayern got high-class strikes from Michael Olise and Harry Kane either side of halftime in a 2-1 win at Celtic. The return game is Tuesday in Munich. Bayern had joined Real Madrid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4 Nations is another chance for Jack Eichel to show how he has evolved into an elite NHL player
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
BROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — Jack Eichel is not the most well-known American in hockey. He’s not even the most famous center from his country, thanks to captain Auston Matthews and his star power. He’s just the United States’ best and most important player, less than two years removed from keying the Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Everton scores stoppage-time equalizer against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The 120th and final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park delivered a stunning finish as James Tarkowski grabbed an equalizer for Everton in the eighth minute of stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League on Wednesday. With virtually the last kick of a game that ended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monahan says bringing LIV players back into the fold is a top priority for golf
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said his meeting with President Donald Trump moved the tour “one step closer” to a deal with the Saudi-backers of rival LIV Golf. He said Wednesday reunification is the top priority. Monahan and former Masters champion Adam Scott, who serves on the PGA Tour board, met ... Read More »
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