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John Lithgow wins best actor at the UK stage Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl’s dark side
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — American actor John Lithgow won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards on Sunday for exploring the dark side of children’s writer Roald Dahl in “Giant.” Backwards-biographical story “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” was named best new musical at the awards, Britain’s equivalent of Broadway’s Tony Awards. “Conclave” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alonso’s go-ahead single lifts Mets to 2-1 win and 1st sweep of Blue Jays since 2001
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead single in the third inning and the New York Mets beat Toronto 2-1 on Sunday for their first series sweep of the Blue Jays in 24 years. New York extended its winning streak to four by taking three in a row from the Blue Jays. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Hands off’: Across Canada, protesters rally against Trump
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
MONTREAL — Protesters rallied in several cities across the country on Sunday to demonstrate against U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty. In Montreal, hundreds gathered in Mount Royal Park in a show of solidarity against his repeated remarks about making Canada the 51st state, with many sporting signs reading, “Hands off.” At the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charleston Open will pay women same as men starting in 2026 with bank extending rights deal
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Charleston Open is keeping Credit One Bank as its title partner through 2031 along with the tennis tournament paying equal prize money to women and men starting in 2026. Credit One Bank announced the rights extension Sunday on the final day of this year’s event. Prize money for the WTA-500 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders expected to release cornerback Jack Jones, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to release cornerback Jack Jones, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Asscociated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the decision hadn’t been finalized. The 27-year-old Jones had an up-and-down stint with the Raiders after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pogacar wins Tour of Flanders with another solo attack, Kopecky makes history in women’s race
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
OUDENAARDE, Belgium (AP) — Another blistering attack from Tadej Pogacar saw the world champion win the Tour of Flanders cobbled classic for the second time on Sunday. In the women’s race, Belgian world champion Lotte Kopecky made history as the first female cyclist to win three editions of the event. Pogacar had plenty of time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Condon and Gators are tall and long but ready for a physical matchup with Houston in the NCAA final
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Florida’s Alex Condon has already been through the physical battle with Auburn’s Johni Broome and came out the other side battered but victorious. Now come the muscular Houston Cougars in the fight for the national championship in the NCAA Tournament final. It’s time for the Aussie to lean into those skills ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!George Springer pinch runs and steals a base, a day after leaving game with lower back spasms
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — A day after leaving a game because of lower back spasms, George Springer entered as a pinch runner for the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning Sunday and stole second base against the New York Mets. Springer replaced designated hitter Alejandro Kirk, who had singled. Springer crashed into the right-field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fenerbahce wins as Mourinho starts his 3-match ban for nose grab
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
ISTANBUL (AP) — Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho was fined and banned for three matches after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray counterpart Okan Buruk at the end of a fiery Istanbul derby last week. Mourinho served the first of his three-match ban on Sunday as his team beat Trabzonspor 4-1. He will miss further league matches ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Increasing number of teams using the floater in between the rim and the 3-point arc
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
The 3-point shot has changed basketball, creating a spread out game that in turn opens avenues to the basket. In between the arc and the rim is a shot that balances the floor and serves as an equalizer for smaller players: the floater. Also known as the teardrop, the floater has become one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin gets No. 895 to break NHL scoring record, but Islanders beat Capitals 4-1
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday. Marc Gatcomb had two goals, Bo Horvat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored, and Kyle MacLean had two assists for the Islanders, who won their second straight after losing six in a ... Read More »
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