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Russians Andreeva, Shnaider down top seeds Dabrowski, Routliffe at Qatar Open
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DOHA — Top seeds Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand were emphatically eliminated from the women’s doubles competition at the Qatar Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 6-1 loss to Russians Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider. The Russians needed just 56 minutes to post the win. They saved both break points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina advance to Doha Open quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Sixth-seed Jessica Pegula advanced on Wednesday to the quarterfinals of the Doha Open with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Daria Kasatkina. The American will next face Ekaterina Alexandrova, who beat Elise Mertens 6-4, 6-2, for a spot in the last four. Alexandrova, who is ranked 26th, had defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denny Hamlin leads fast group of Toyotas in NASCAR’s opening practice for the Daytona 500
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin led a trio of Toyota drivers — the manufacturer claimed five of the top six spots — in Wednesday’s opening practice for the Daytona 500. The 50-minute morning session was the only scheduled on-track time before qualifying Wednesday night, when the front row will be set for “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New team combined format wins over skiers ahead of Olympic debut at next year’s Milan-Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
SAALBACH-HINTERGLEMM, Austria (AP) — At age 40, Italian skier Christof Innerhofer has been around long enough to have competed in three different versions of the combined. First, there was the grueling three-run race that included one downhill leg and two slalom legs. That was discarded about 15 years ago because it heavily favored slalom specialists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India sweeps ODI cricket series with 142-run win against England
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Shubman Gill scored 112 in 102 balls as India thrashed England by 142 runs in their third one-day cricket international on Wednesday and swept the series 3-0. Gill hit 14 fours and three sixes in his sixth ODI century and India reached 356 in its 50 overs. Shreyas Iyer scored 78 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz to miss at least 6-8 weeks following wrist surgery
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Newly acquired Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is expected to miss most of spring training after undergoing surgery on his right wrist. Horwitz, acquired in a trade with Cleveland in December, will be out at least 6-8 weeks, though Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday the team is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are 1 year away. One venue remains uncertain
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — It’s not unusual for Olympic host cities to find themselves in a race against the clock to make all venues ready for competition. The next Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, however, might set an unofficial record for running late on preparations. That’s because the century-old sliding center being completely rebuilt for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona to play Atletico Madrid in Copa semifinals. Real Madrid faces Real Sociedad
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will meet in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, while Real Madrid will take on Real Sociedad, in the draw Wednesday. Atletico and Madrid will play the second-leg matches at home in April, with the first legs being played in two weeks. Atletico beat Barcelona 2-1 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran free-agent receiver Kenny Lawler
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
Kenny Lawler is a Hamilton Tiger-Cat. The veteran American receiver signed a two-year deal with Hamilton on Wednesday, the second day of CFL free agency. Lawler, 30, joins the Ticats following CFL stints with Winnipeg (2019, 2021, 2023024) and Edmonton (2022). Last season, Lawler had 41 catches for 662 yards and four TDs as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former coach Vilda denies pressure on Hermoso to downplay kiss after Women’s World Cup final
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Jorge Vilda, the former coach of Spain women’s soccer team, told a judge on Wednesday that ex-soccer federation president Luis Rubiales did not ask him to put pressure on Jenni Hermoso following the outcry that erupted after Rubiales kissed the player. Hermoso has already testified at Rubiales’ trial that she did not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winner of the Boston Marathon, legendary Canadian runner Jerome Drayton dies at 80
By Canadian Press on February 12th, 2025
TORONTO — Legendary long-distance runner Jerome Drayton, who won the Boston Marathon in 1977 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. Drayton was inducted into Canada’s ... Read More »
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