Doing it 'the Canadian way': Cynthia Appiah revels in World Cup bobsleigh silver
Fresh off a World Cup silver medal in monobob, Canada's Cynthia Appiah is feeling a deep sense of national pride after making it onto the podium.
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Roma reach Europa League last 16 as 10-man Ajax scrape through
PARIS: Paulo Dybala scored twice as Roma beat Porto on Thursday to clinch a place in the last 16 of the Europa League, while Ajax clawed through in extra time despite playing a man down for 95 minutes. Spanish forward Samu Aghehowa gave Porto the lead against Roma after a 1-1 draw in Portugal last week, but two quick-fire goals from Dybala turned the tie in favor of the 2023 runners-up. Porto were reduced to 10 men when Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio was sent off early in the second half, and Niccolo Pisilli struck what proved to be the crucial third goal for Claudio Ranieri’s men. Devyne Rensch turned into his own net deep into added time as Roma progressed 4-3 on aggregate. “Having a champion like Dybala means a lot. He’s extraordinary; he says very little, but he is a leader and always says the right things,” Ranieri told Sky Sport. Roma will find out whether they play Athletic Bilbao or city rivals Lazio in the next round when the draw for the last 16 is conducted on Friday. “We have a huge opportunity in Europe.
PWHL's decision on expansion franchises to come in 4 to 6 weeks
The Professional Women's Hockey League is in the final stages of evaluating expansion proposals, as the league ponders whether to add as many as two more teams to the six-team league as soon as next season.
ESPN host suggests 'hypocrisy' when it comes to fighting in hockey
Team USA 4 Nations Face-Off GM Bill Guerin joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the United States clinching a spot in the championship game of the tournament by beating Canada in a heated game.
4 Nations Face-Off revitalizes hockey betting ahead of final - ESPN
In lieu of traditional All-Star festivities, the NHL opted to put on an international best-on-best tournament this season. The resulting 4 Nations Face-Off has been a resounding success, attracting massive viewership and surprising cultural relevance, which has extended to the sports betting realm.
Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Jiri Lehecka in Qatar Open quarters - ESPN
DOHA, Qatar — Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz lost for only the second time this year on Thursday when 25th-ranked Jiri Lehecka beat him 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open.
How Jaccob Slavin has been the quiet hero of Team USA - ESPN
BOSTON — What makes Team USA a team — and not just a collection of All-Stars — is having Jaccob Slavin on the roster.
Manitoba's Einarson, Nova Scotia's Black keep Scotties playoff race tight, improve to 5-2
The race for playoff spots at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts was a fight to the finish.