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Orioles remove star Gunnar Henderson from spring training game due to lower right side discomfort
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore star shortstop Gunnar Henderson was removed from a spring training game on Thursday because of what the Orioles announced as lower right side discomfort. Henderson, the 2023 American League Rookie of the Year and a 2024 All-Star Game selection, made a jumping catch of a line drive in the field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northern Illinois accepts invitation to Horizon League for basketball, most other sports
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois accepted an invitation to join the Horizon League in basketball and most other sports except football on Thursday. The Huskies are set to become the league’s 12th member and compete in 14 of its 19 sports starting with the 2026-27 academic year. One notable exception is football, with that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels don’t expect SS Zach Neto to be ready by opening day with shoulder still recovering
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto will not be ready to play by opening day while recovering from right shoulder surgery. Manager Ron Washington told reporters before the team’s spring training game on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs that Neto likely will start the season on the injured list, an anticipated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Popovich says he will not return to the Spurs this season, has hope of coaching in the future
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Gregg Popovich will not coach this season. He is not ruling out a comeback in the future. Popovich met with the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, releasing a statement afterward to make his decision on this season — and hope for next season — public. The 76-year-old Popovich, the NBA’s all-time coaching wins leader, had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gene Hackman’s role in ‘Hoosiers’ led to an unforgettable, beloved film for fans far beyond Indiana
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
Bobby Plump -– the real-life Jimmy Chitwood –- said Gene Hackman deserves as much credit as anyone for taking his small-town Hoosier state basketball story beyond Indiana to the rest the world. Hackman’s dazzling acting career stands out for sports fans for a single reason: His unforgettable role as Hickory Huskers coach Norman Dale in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia House keeps hate crimes protection as it seeks to restrict transgender sports participation
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state House has backed away from changes to the state’s hate crimes law that could have removed protections for crimes against transgender people, even as it moves forward with efforts to put into law restrictions against sports participation for transgender students. Representatives voted 102-54 for House Bill 267 on Thursday, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hilary Knight free from injuries, distractions in regaining her offensive touch in 2nd PWHL season
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Hilary Knight was more impressed than surprised in discovering she was leading PWHL forwards in ice time three months into the league’s second season. At 35 and one of the PWHL’s oldest players, the face of U.S. women’s hockey has always valued being someone capable of playing in every situation. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals announce their deal with Kyle Finnegan and designate Stone Garrett for assignment
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Closer Kyle Finnegan finalized his one-year, $6 million deal with the Washington Nationals, who designated outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment on Thursday. The 33-year-old Finnegan, a right-hander, was an NL All-Star for the first time last season. His 38 saves in 2024 ranked third in the majors. He became ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Florida Gator took on a Florida gator. Billy Horschel prevailed in the matchup at PGA National
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A Gator took on a gator. Billy Horschel won. Let’s explain: Horschel played his college golf for the Florida Gators, so he knows plenty about the wildlife that gets seen on courses in the Sunshine State — including, yes, alligators. And when a gator made its way onto the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jannik Sinner’s nomination for Laureus sportsman of year withdrawn after ban
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The nomination of Jannik Sinner for the Laureus sportsman of the year award was withdrawn Thursday because of the top-ranked tennis player’s three-month ban for his two positive doping tests nearly a year ago. Laureus World Sports Academy chairman Sean Fitzpatrick said in a statement that the Italian player’s ban resulting from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!As Brayden gets to 1,000 NHL games, the Schenn brothers are making some hockey history
By Canadian Press on February 27th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Brayden Schenn is set to play his 1,000th regular-season NHL game when he and the St. Louis Blues visit the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Older brother Luke played his 1,000th game Oct. 17 with the Nashville Predators. The Schenns, who hail from Saskatoon, are the eighth set of brothers to each ... Read More »
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