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OHL roundup: Spirit squash Greyhounds 7-2, grab 2-1 series lead
By The Canadian Press on April 15th, 2024
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – The Saginaw Spirit, who lost a rare home game on Saturday, quickly put that setback in the rear-view mirror with a 7-2 victory over the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on Monday in Ontario Hockey League playoff action at GFL Memorial Gardens. Calem Mangone scored twice for the Spirit, who grabbed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bassitt provides quality start as Jays top Yankees 3-1 in opener of three-game series
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on April 15th, 2024
TORONTO – Chris Bassitt provided a quality start and Alejandro Kirk had two hits as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 3-1 on Monday night at Rogers Centre. Bassitt (2-2) held the Yankees to one earned run and four hits over his 6 1/3-inning appearance. Yimi Garcia pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox LF Tyler O’Neill leaves game and gets 8 stitches to forehead after collision with teammate
By The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024
BOSTON (AP) – Red Sox left fielder Tyler O’Neill exited Monday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians in the eighth inning and needed eight stitches to his forehead after colliding with third baseman Rafael Devers when the two were chasing a shallow popup. Devers made the catch as O’Neill collided with him, and the pair went ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. “I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA fashionistas showcase their styles at the draft with spotlight on women’s hoops
By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024
Caitlin Clark. Cameron Brink. Kamilla Cardoso. Angel Reese. All stepped into the glaring spotlight of Monday night’s WNBA’s draft having faced the challenge essentially every woman can identify with: wearing just the right outfit for a special occasion. When a woman finds what she wants, it’s not a question of whether alterations are needed, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark selected No. 1 in WNBA draft by Indiana Fever, Edwards picked sixth
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. “I dreamed of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark selected No. 1 in WNBA draft by Indiana Fever, Edwards picked No. 6
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Caitlin Clark admitted she was a bit nervous before being chosen with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, even though it was no surprise. “I dreamt of this moment since I was in second grade, and it’s taken a lot of hard work, a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark selected No. 1 in WNBA draft by Indiana Fever
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Caitlin Clark was selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever on Monday night. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career, and she will now try and help revive the Indiana franchise along with last season’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA fashionistas showcase their styles with spotlight on draft
By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024
Caitlin Clark. Aaliyah Edwards, Cameron Brink. Kamilla Cardoso. Angel Reese. All stepped into the glaring spotlight of Monday night’s WNBA’s draft having faced the challenge essentially every woman can identify with: wearing just the right outfit for a special occasion. When a woman finds what she wants, it’s not a question of whether alterations are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Expansion-minded WNBA will pay for playoff flights, back-to-backs
By Doug Feinberg, The Associated Press on April 15th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – The WNBA will once again pay for charter flights for the entire playoffs as well as for back-to-back games during the upcoming season that require air travel, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Monday. There are more back-to-back sets this season with the WNBA taking a long break for the Olympics in late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays reinstate Jansen from injured list; relievers Romano, Swanson close to return
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on April 15th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays welcomed back catcher Danny Jansen on Monday after a stint on the injured list and relievers Erik Swanson and closer Jordan Romano will soon be available as well. All three players missed the first two-plus weeks of the season after sufferinginjuries last month. Jansen was reinstated before the opener ... Read More »
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