Hear it From Hatters
Tennessee Titans draft Canadian receiver Elic Ayomanor 136th overall
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
The Tennessee Titans rewarded Elic Ayomanor for his patience on Saturday. Tennessee selected the Canadian receiver from Stanford with the 34th pick of the fourth round, No. 136 overall, in the NFL draft. It capped a long wait for Ayomanor, who’d received a second-round grade by some draft prognosticators but was the sixth receiver taken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!L.T. sacks Abdul Carter’s request to wear his retired No. 56 with Giants
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
Abdul Carter gave it a shot, figuring he had nothing to lose. Sure, Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 is retired by the New York Giants and is one of the most revered jersey numbers in franchise history. But Carter, the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, idolizes Taylor and wanted to see ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders will be part of a competition for Browns’ QB spot despite drop in NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns shocked many observers around the NFL when they didn’t take Shedeur Sanders during the first two days of the draft. After passing on him on six opportunities, the Browns eventually ended the draft’s biggest drama by taking Sanders with the 144th overall pick Saturday. “I can’t speak to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé out of Real Madrid starting XI for Copa del Rey final against Barcelona
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Kylian Mbappé has been dropped from Real Madrid’s starting lineup for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. The France star and Madrid’s top scorer will be on the bench at kickoff on Saturday in La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. Mbappé hasn’t played since hurting his right ankle in a second-leg ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crystal Palace reaches FA Cup final for the third time after dismantling Aston Villa
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace is getting another shot at winning the FA Cup — and won’t have to meet Manchester United in the final this time. Palace beat Aston Villa 3-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to advance to the May 17 title match back at the home of English soccer. It will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goaltenders in the spotlight for Jets-Blues, Hurricanes-Devils, Capitals-Canadiens and Kings-Oilers
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
Goaltending is firmly in the spotlight for the four first-round NHL playoff series that resume Sunday — all in different ways. Winnipeg’s likely Vezina Trophy winner, Connor Hellebuyck, has a chance to bounce back after getting pulled in a blowout loss at St. Louis. And it’s not just about one game but the perception that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How Wrexham surged from obscurity to within sight of the Premier League
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
A dream of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as they finalized their out-of-the-blue takeover of Wrexham in 2021 was to lead the long-suffering club to the Premier League. It seemed pie-in-the-sky thinking, but they are almost there. Make that three straight promotions for the Welsh team with a cult following after a 3-0 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll 124-87 for 3-0 lead in series
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Jarrett Allen scored 22 points, De’Andre Hunter added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers handed Miami its worst-ever playoff loss by topping the Heat 124-87 on Saturday for a 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Evan Mobley scored 19 and Max Strus added 18 for Cleveland, which got 13 points apiece ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monaco drops points in Champions League race after drawing at Le Havre
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Monaco dropped points in the race to qualify directly for next season’s Champions League after drawing 1-1 at Ligue 1 struggler Le Havre on Saturday. Monaco moved above Marseille and into second place on goal difference, but direct rivals Nice and Strasbourg both won to move one point behind Monaco with three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ashton Bell helps Charge ring up Victoire 3-1; Ottawa closes in on PWHL playoff spot
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Ashton Bell scored twice, including once shorthanded, to give the Ottawa Charge a 3-1 win over the Montreal Victoire in Professional Women’s Hockey League action Saturday. After opening the scoring in the first period, Bell closed the scoring with 13 seconds remaining in the third period, while the Charge were shorthanded for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic faces ‘new reality’ after losing another opening match in Madrid
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — After losing a second straight opening match and three in a row overall, Novak Djokovic said he was facing a “new reality” in his two decades of pro tennis. Djokovic’s public coming to terms with his rare losing streak came after he fell in straight sets to Matteo Arnaldi in his first ... Read More »
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