National Sports
American forward Shaina Ashouri joins AFC Toronto after successful stint in Iceland
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
TORONTO — American forward Shaina Ashouri has traded Iceland for Toronto, signing with the new Northern Super League team. The 28-year-old from Parker, Colo., looks to use the experience gained in Iceland in AFC Toronto colours. “The last two teams I was a part of were both programs in building mode,” Ashouri said in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alouettes head coach Maas returns all but one assistant to his ’25 staff
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
MONTREAL — Head coach Jason Maas is keeping the majority of his Montreal Alouettes staff intact this season. All but one member of last year’s staff will return to Montreal in 2025, the CFL team announced Tuesday. The only newcomer is defensive assistant Bryan Wyllie, who was a former linebackers coach at Saint Mary’s University. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiss skier Meillard leads rain-affected 1st run of GS. World champion Odermatt 0.9 behind
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) — Swiss skier Loic Meillard posted the fastest first-run time in a rain-affected men’s World Cup night giant slalom Tuesday as his teammate and overall World Cup leader Marco Odermatt finished nine-tenths off the pace. Odermatt had won the last three giant slaloms, and 15 of the last 18, but the Olympic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playing football, cooking are CFL defensive lineman Avery Ellis’s top passions
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
CFL defensive lineman Avery Ellis is also private chef who not only prepares meals for teammates but also clients and supper clubs as well as on social media. Some facts: Hometown: Newark, N.J. College: Temple. CFL career: Ottawa Redblacks (2017-19, 2021); Montreal Alouettes (2022, 2023-present), Edmonton Elks (2022). Won Grey Cup with Montreal in 2023; ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP men’s player of the week: Julian Reese leads Maryland to pair of road wins
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 12 of the season: Julian Reese, Maryland The senior forward from Baltimore, Maryland, had career-highs of 27 points and 17 rebounds in leading Maryland to a 91-70 rout of then-No. 17 Illinois on the road, then had 14 points and 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCLA’s Lauren Betts is AP women’s basketball player of the week
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s college basketball for Week 12 of the season: Lauren Betts, UCLA The junior center averaged 27.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and six blocks to help top-ranked UCLA beat Baylor, Rutgers and Maryland last week. She had a school record nine blocks at the inaugural Coretta Scott ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL player Ellis offers advice on preparing crisp, tasty wings for Super Bowl party
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
They’re a Super Bowl party staple, but not all chicken wings are created equal according to Avery Ellis. He says with an open mind and a little ingenuity, the popular snack can be the star of the show Feb. 9 when the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. “You can bake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB The Show 25 cover features Paul Skenes, Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
MLB The Show 25 announced Tuesday that rising stars Paul Skenes, Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz will be the cover athletes on its upcoming video game. It’s the first time MLB The Show has featured three athletes on the same cover. The game is scheduled to hit the market on March 18. Pittsburgh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild sideline Kaprizov for at least a month, with surgery needed on lingering lower-body injury
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov needs surgery on the lingering lower-body injury he recently returned from and will be sidelined for at least a month. General manager Bill Guerin said Tuesday that Kaprizov is expected to be back with the team later this season. The impact of his absence will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Welsh women’s soccer team on the rise under Canadian coach Rhian Wilkinson
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
Rhian Wilkinson has found a home in South Wales, from where the Canadian coach is helping put the Welsh women on the soccer map. Under Wilkinson, 30th-ranked Wales has qualified for the Women’s Euro 2025, its first major tournament after several close misses. Wales booked its ticket to the 16-team European championship, which runs July ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neymar returns to Brazilian club Santos after termination of contract in Saudi Arabia
By Canadian Press on January 28th, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team, club president Marcelo Teixeira said in his social media channels Tuesday. The Brazilian striker confirmed earlier that his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal had been terminated by mutual consent. The 32-year-old Neymar won ... Read More »
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