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A day later, ‘The Save’ still had Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky’s NHL playoff heroics
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – In the moment, The Save kept the game tied. By night’s end, it became a game-saver since Florida went on to prevail in overtime. And the way Panthers coach Paul Maurice sees it, the impact from Sergei Bobrovsky’s moment on Tuesday night will only continue – with a reach beyond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One deal falls through but Toronto FC completes another in Derrick Etienne Jr. trade
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
Toronto FC, pivoting after a deal for an overseas player fell through, added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United FC in exchange for up to US$375,000 in general allocation money. Some US$175,000 of the allocation money in the deal is conditional on certain performance-based metrics. Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marcel Hirscher retired from skiing at the top. He’s back to race for a country with no mountains
By Andrew Dampf, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
Marcel Hirscher, one of the most successful ski racers of all time, is planning to return next season after five years in retirement. And the record eight-time overall World Cup champion is going to compete for the Netherlands – his mother’s country – instead of his native Austria. The Austrian winter sports federation, known as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reggie Bush is reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner, with organizers citing NIL rule changes
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Reggie Bush has his Heisman back. The Heisman Trust reinstated the former Southern California tailback as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner on Wednesday, citing fundamental changes in the structure of college athletics during the 14 years since Bush forfeited the trophy and the honor. Bush gave up his Heisman following an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL suspends recently retired Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games
By The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
TORONTO – There will be no immediate comeback for veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon. The CFL suspended Lemon indefinitely Wednesday for betting on league games, including one in which he played. Lemon, a three-time Grey Cup champion, retired April 10 to cap a career in Canada that spanned 13 seasons. The CFL said in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran running back Andrew Harris to retire as member of Winnipeg Blue Bombers
By The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
WINNIPEG – Andrew Harris will finish his illustrious CFL career with his hometown team. Harris, 37, will sign a one-day career Saturday to retire as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the CFL team announced Wednesday. Harris played five CFL seasons with Winnipeg (2016-19, 2021), helping the Bombers win Grey Cups in 2019 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC acquires Haiti international Derrick Etienne Jr in deal with Atlanta
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
Toronto FC added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United FC in exchange for up to US$375,000 in general allocation money. Some US$175,000 of the allocation money is conditional on certain performance-based metrics. The eight-year MLS veteran has 17 goals and 19 assists over 171 regular-season appearances, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Brooke Rivers’s cool head prevails to help Wake Forest win ACC championship
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
An NCAA conference title was riding on Brooke Rivers’s putter, but she kept her mind clear. Rivers, from Brampton, Ont., sank a 12-foot putt on the 18th green to break a tie in her match and lift the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to the ACC conference final with a 3-1 win over North Carolina on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!William Nylander could play in Game 3; Auston Matthews skips Leafs’ morning skate
By The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
TORONTO – William Nylander appears to be nearing a return to the Maple Leafs’ lineup. The star winger’s status for Game 3 of Toronto’s first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins is also up in the air. Nylander took part in line rushes alongside Calle Jarnkrok and Pontus Holmberg at today’s morning skate, but stayed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada on cusp of playoffs at mixed doubles curling worlds with 10-4 win over China
By The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
ÖSTERSUND, Sweden – Canada’s Kadriana and Colton Lott are on the verge of locking up a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship after posting a 10-4 win over China on Wednesday. The Lotts improved to 6-1 and need one win over their final two group-stage games Thursday to move on to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reggie Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner. Changes in NCAA rules led to the decision
By The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after Southern California returned the award following an NCAA investigation that found he received what were impermissible benefits during his time with the Trojans, the Heisman Trust announced Wednesday. “We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush ... Read More »
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