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Rangers defenseman Adam Fox going on IR with upper-body injury, AP source says
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox is going on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. Fox is expected to miss some time but should return before the end of the regular season, the person said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Endrick fires Real Madrid to 1-0 win in first leg of Copa del Rey semifinals
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
Kylian Mbappé’s replacement Endrick scored a first-half goal and Real Madrid won 1-0 at Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday. Madrid was without Mbappé after he had tooth removed and was forced to miss practice Tuesday. The France star has scored six goals in his last five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Balance key as Whitecaps host Saprissa in CONCACAF Champions Cup play: coach
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to strike a fine balance when they host Deportivo Saprissa on Thursday. Last week, the ‘Caps suffered a rough last-minute 2-1 loss to the Costa Rican side in the first half of their two-game aggregate CONCACAF Champions Cup matchup. “We know we have to win,” Vancouver head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL and its competition committee reviewing overtime rules
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams who win the coin toss. “It’s time to rethink the overtime rule,” league executive Troy Vincent said Wednesday at the NFL scouting combine. Vincent said the Competition Committee agrees overtime rules need to be addressed. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool increases lead atop Premier League as Arsenal drops more points
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It feels like a matter of when, not if, Liverpool seals a record-equaling 20th English league title. The gap at the top of the Premier League was extended to 13 points on Wednesday after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle. Liverpool took full advantage as second-place Arsenal dropped more points in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies ‘not really over-concerned at all’ about Harper after he is hit by pitch, leaves game
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Phillies manager Rob Thomson said the team is “not really over-concerned at all” about Bryce Harper after the Philadelphia slugger left Wednesday’s exhibition game against Toronto when he was hit on an arm by a pitch. Thomson told reporters Harper had a bruise on his right arm after getting hit by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Empoli beats Juventus on penalties to reach Cup semifinals for 1st time despite Thuram stunner
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Empoli reached the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time in its history as it surprisingly knocked out holder Juventus on penalties on Wednesday. Khéphren Thuram had scored a stunning equalizer for Juventus following Youssef Maleh’s opener and the match finished 1-1. However, Dusan Vlahovic blazed his spotkick over and Kenan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dunkerque spirit! 2nd-tier team beats Brest to join PSG in French Cup semis
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Dunkerque showed its fighting spirit once again, rallying from 2-0 down to beat top-flight Brest 3-2 and reach the French Cup semifinals on Wednesday. The second-tier side had already knocked out Ligue 1 high-flyer Lille in the previous round on penalty kicks after equalizing six minutes into stoppage time in that game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Šeško fires Leipzig into German Cup semifinals with 1-0 win over Wolfsburg
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Benjamin Šeško’s penalty was enough for Leipzig to book the last semifinal spot in the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Wolfsburg in their quarterfinal on Wednesday. Leipzig, which won the competition in 2023, joined third-tier Arminia Bielefeld, Stuttgart and defending champion Bayer Leverkusen in the last four. Šeško scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC makes roster decisions, sets the stage for future player additions
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto FC completed some roster housekeeping Wednesday, rewarding teenage defender Lazar Stefanovic with a first-team contract as a homegrown player through 2028 with an option for 2029. But the bigger project remains, with general manager Jason Hernandez looking to add another piece to the roster. After clearing up some past salary cap tangles, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lights out at Wembley: England vs. Spain women’s match paused in darkness
By Canadian Press on February 26th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — The lights went out on England and Spain in their Nations League match at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday. European champion England led world champion Spain 1-0 early in the second half when stadium was suddenly plunged into darkness when the floodlights shut down. Digital advertising hoardings and lighting within corporate boxes remained ... Read More »
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