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LeBron James favored to stay with Lakers as potential suitors emerge
LeBron James is going to take some time away from the court to decide where -- and even if -- he will play his 22nd NBA season. The Lakers were back in the news with Friday's firing of coach Darvin Ham after two seasons. Who general manager Rob ...
MLB, Nike outline uniform fixes on the way
Following negative feedback from players regarding uniforms, Major League Baseball announced Friday that adjustments will be made in time for the 2025 season. Alleged issues with the new uniforms introduced before the current season include a ...
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers: 'No restrictions' at OTAs
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers will be ready when the New York Jets begin their offseason training activities on May 20. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday that the 40-year-old quarterback will have "no restrictions" eight months after Achilles surgery.
Motor racing-Newey first domino to fall at Red Bull, says Brown
By Steve Keating MIAMI (Reuters) - The departure of Formula One's top designer Adrian Newey from Red Bull is just the tip of the iceberg with other talent at the championship outfit dusting off their resumes, said McLaren boss Zak Brown on ...
Report: Dolphins, Odell Beckham Jr. agree to 1-year deal
Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and the Miami Dolphins agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million, NFL Network reported Friday. Beckham, 31, appeared in 14 games (six starts) last season with the Baltimore Ravens, making 35 ...
Lakers fire head coach Darvin Ham after 2 seasons
The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on Friday after two seasons and a 90-74 regular-season record. "We greatly appreciate Darvin's efforts on behalf of the Lakers and recognize the many accomplishments achieved over the past two ...
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Rugby player a provincial phenom
Ella Benoit has only been playing rugby for a few years, but it has become a passion for the young athlete. The Grade 12 Cobequid Educational Centre (CEC) student began her journey in Grade 9, playing for the Truro Junior Saints. She joined CEC's ...
WORTH REPEATING: The unexpected – a moment of joy and a reason to smile
It was a number of years ago that I read a comment by a psychologist that grabbed my interest. The psychologist shared a viewpoint that smiling or laughing right from the sole is good for a person. Following a Truro Daily News column appearing in ...
Motor racing-Verstappen takes Miami sprint race pole
By Steve Keating MIAMI (Reuters) -Red Bull's Max Verstappen grabbed pole position for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race on Friday and he was joined on the front row by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who missed most of the morning practice after spinning ...
Bowness, Brunette and Tocchet finalists for coaching honor
Winnipeg's Rick Bowness, Nashville's Andrew Brunette and Vancouver's Rick Tocchet were named finalists on Friday for the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's 2023-24 coach of the year. The trophy honors the head coach who has "contributed the most to his ...