National Sports
A home game for San Antonio, a homecoming for Kevin Durant when Suns and Spurs meet in Austin
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
Kevin Durant went back to the Bay Area last weekend. He’s now going back to school. A nostalgic time for Phoenix’s All-Star forward continues Thursday, when Durant and the Suns play San Antonio in Austin, Texas — a home game for the Spurs and a homecoming for Durant, since the game brings him back to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame forward and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died two years ago, his widow said in a statement released on Wednesday. Researchers at Boston University’s CTE Center found that Hull had stage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiatek advances to quarterfinals in Dubai while injured Paolini and Pegula eliminated
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Second-seeded Iga Swiatek advanced on Wednesday to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open, while two of her main competitors, Jasmine Paolini and Jessica Pegula, were eliminated. The Polish player beat Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska 7-5, 6-0. Her next rival will be either Peyton Sterns or Mirra Andreeva. Fourth-seeded Paolini lost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spanish referee who sent off Bellingham now under scrutiny for business activities
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The referee who sent off Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham for cursing at him has denounced what he calls a false accusation by local media that has led to him being temporarily sidelined by the Spanish soccer federation. The federation said Tuesday that José Luis Munuera would not be named to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps excited to start season with CONCACAF Champions Cup
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Ryan Gauld wants to play meaningful soccer again. It’s been more than four months since the Vancouver Whitecaps were eliminated from the Major League Soccer playoffs, a layoff too long for the captain’s liking. Lucky for Gauld, the games are about to begin in a big way. Vancouver’s 2025 campaign begins with five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raducanu approaches the umpire in tears after a security incident at a tournament in Dubai
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Concern over a man who’d exhibited “fixated behavior” caused Emma Raducanu to approach the chair umpire in tears and take an unscheduled break in her second-round match at the Dubai Championships, the Women’s Tennis Association said Wednesday. There’d been no immediate explanation Tuesday when the 2021 U.S. Open champion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League exit awaits Real Madrid or Man City as new playoffs round reaches dramatic finish
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — One of the past two winners of the Champions League, Real Madrid or Manchester City, is going out of the competition Wednesday before the round of 16. Defending champion Madrid takes a 3-2 lead into the second leg at home in their knockout playoff which Man City coach Pep Guardiola suggested left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis participation grows to more than 25M players in the US even as pickleball’s popularity surges
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
Tennis participation in the United States rose to 25.7 million players in 2024, the sport’s fifth consecutive year of growth, the U.S. Tennis Association said Wednesday, citing an analysis of numbers drawn from two studies not yet fully released. The jump of 1.9 million players from 2023’s total of 23.8 million participants represents an 8% ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A 29-year wait ends as Pakistan wins the toss and field against Kiwis in Champions Trophy opener
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s 29-year wait to host a major International Cricket Council tournament ended Wednesday when it won the toss and elected to field in the Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand. Pakistan is the defending champion after beating archrival India in the final when the Champions Trophy was last played in 2017. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walker leads Illinois State against Bradley after 22-point game
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
Bradley Braves (21-6, 12-4 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (15-12, 7-9 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -1.5; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State hosts Bradley after Chase Walker scored 22 points in Illinois State’s 85-76 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores. The Redbirds have gone 10-4 at home. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCF faces Oklahoma State on 4-game road skid
By Canadian Press on February 19th, 2025
UCF Knights (13-12, 4-10 Big 12) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (12-13, 4-10 Big 12) Stillwater, Oklahoma; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -2.5; over/under is 160.5 BOTTOM LINE: UCF hits the road against Oklahoma State looking to stop its four-game road slide. The Cowboys are 9-3 on their home court. Oklahoma State is ... Read More »
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