National Sports
Defender Scally seeks a ‘showcase’ game against Bayern Munich to bolster US credentials
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — As the 2026 World Cup draws closer, Joe Scally knows U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino is keeping a close eye on him. The right back wants to deliver a “showcase” of his abilities in what may be his toughest game of the season against Bayern Munich on Saturday. “Every game, someone from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women drawn with Britain, Fiji and U.S. for HSBC SVNS stop in Perth
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
PERTH, Australia – The Canadian women have been drawn in Pool B alongside Britain, Fiji and the U.S. at the HSBC SVNS Perth in Australia later this month. The Perth event, the third round of the seven-stop rugby sevens season, runs Jan. 24-26 at HBF Park. Canada stands seventh in the overall standings after finishing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conceição’s reign as AC Milan coach begins with a trophy and a broken television
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Two matches, two wins, one trophy. Sérgio Conceição’s reign as AC Milan coach couldn’t have got off to a better start. Apart from a broken television. Conceição took over only at the end of December, replacing the fired Paulo Fonseca, but his impact has been clear in just over a week at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northleaf Capital Partners joins with Altor Equity Partners in CCM Hockey deal
By The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
TORONTO – Canadian investment firm Northleaf Capital Partners has partnered with Swedish private equity firm Altor Equity Partners to invest in CCM Hockey. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Altor, which owns ski maker Rossignol Group, announced last year it had signed a deal to acquired a “significant” majority stake in CCM from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles QB Hurts returns to practice for the first time since he suffered a concussion
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts is back for the Eagles — limited at practice, for now — and with all signs pointing toward their star quarterback set to start this weekend in an NFC wild-card playoff game. Hurts was a limited participant in practice Wednesday for the first time since he suffered a concussion in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Baltimore Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announced
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Brian Matusz, the left-handed pitcher who spent eight seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago, has died. He was 37. The Orioles and the University of San Diego announced Matusz’s death Tuesday night, with USD saying it received word from Matusz’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA’s Toronto Tempo joins forces with Sephora Canada in first sponsor partnership
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
Toronto Tempo president Teresa Resch believes the WNBA expansion team has found a kindred spirit in Sephora Canada as the basketball franchise’s “founding partner and official beauty partner.” “It really hits home because Sephora’s slogan is ‘We belong to something beautiful.’ And that’s what we’re trying to create. And that’s what I think we are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Katinka Hosszu, the ‘Iron Lady’ of swimming, retires after stellar career
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Three-time Olympic champion Katinka Hosszu of Hungary, one of the greatest all-around swimmers, has announced her retirement. Known as the “Iron Lady” of swimming for her gruelling repertoire of events, the 35-year-old Hosszu competed at five Olympic Games. She was only 15 when she made her Olympic debut at the 2004 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur provides update after worrying injury against Liverpool
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur declared himself “all good” after being carried off on a stretcher during the English League Cup semifinal against Liverpool. Bentancur fell to the ground as a corner was being taken at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and was treated by medical staff as he lay face down on the turf ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grayson Murray memories at Sony Open remind Woodland of the value of support
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
HONOLULU (AP) — Gary Woodland was like so many other players when he arrived at the Sony Open. His thoughts immediately went to defending champion Grayson Murray, who openly shared his struggles with anxiety and addiction, and who took his own life four months after winning. Woodland knows all about anxiety and the value of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos scheme ways to get the ball in the hands of dynamic returner/receiver/runner Marvin Mims Jr.
By Canadian Press on January 9th, 2025
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — To start, Marvin Mims Jr. was counted on mostly as a returner. Then, some receiver reps were thrown in. Now, he’s also spending time in the Denver Broncos’ backfield. Anything to get the ball into Mims’ hands more, so he can show off those fast feet. The speedy returner/receiver/runner has become ... Read More »
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