Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter subject of NBA’s gambling investigation
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors season took another turn for the worse as backup centre Jontay Porter became the subject of a gambling investigation. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed late Monday that Porter is the subject of an NBA investigation into irregularities on prop betting involving him. Rajakovic said the allegations “caught him off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downie-Landry scores two power-play goals, New York beats Boston to snap a seven-game losing streak
By The Associated Press on March 25th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Jade Downie-Landry scored two power-play goals and added an assist, and New York beat Boston 3-2 on Monday night to snap a seven-game losing streak. It was the first regulation win on home ice for New York (3-4-3-9), which last beat Montréal in a shootout on Feb. 21 – also at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schroder leads Nets past Raptors 96-88; Toronto backup investigated by NBA
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2024
TORONTO – Dennis Schroder had 19 points, seven assists and five rebounds to lead the Brooklyn Nets past Toronto 96-88 on Monday as the Raptors found themselves mired in a gambling investigation. It was Schroder’s first game back in Toronto after being traded to the Nets ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 8. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Case closed? Penguins say stolen Jagr bobbleheads have been recovered and shipped to Pittsburgh
By The Associated Press on March 25th, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The case of the missing Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads has been resolved. The Pittsburgh Penguins said Monday they have secured the shipment of bobbleheads honoring the NHL’s second-leading career scorer and will begin to distribute them during their home game against Tampa Bay on April 6. The team had originally planned to hand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Head coach Martin St. Louis returning to Canadiens bench after personal leave
By The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2024
DENVER – Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis is returning to the NHL team’s bench for Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche. St. Louis had been away from the team since March 16 for family reasons. The Canadiens say St. Louis’ 16-year-old son, Mason, suffered an injury while playing in a hockey game. Mason ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Pillar gets $1 million salary in new deal with Chicago White Sox
By The Associated Press on March 25th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – Outfielder Kevin Pillar’s one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox calls for a $1 million salary while in the major leagues and $180,000 while assigned to the minors. Pillar could earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $50,000 for 150 and each additional 25 through 375. The White Sox put catcher ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle
By The Associated Press on March 25th, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle. The 7-foot-3 center from France was ruled out after participating in San Antonio’s morning shootaround to test his ankle. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said the injury is not severe and it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reports: Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter part of gambling investigation
By The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2024
TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have offered no comment on media reports that backup centre Jontay Porter is part of an investigation for gambling. ESPN was the first to report that Porter is subject of an NBA investigation into irregularities on prop betting involving him. Porter has been on Toronto’s inactive list since Saturday for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports, interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money, told lies
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on March 25th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani said Monday he never bet on sports and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole money from him and told lies. Ohtani held a news conference at Dodger Stadium, five days after Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers following reports from the Los Angeles Times and ESPN about his alleged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Blue Jay Kevin Pillar gets $1 million salary in new deal with Chicago White Sox
By The Associated Press on March 25th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – Outfielder Kevin Pillar’s one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox calls for a $1 million salary while in the major leagues and $180,000 while assigned to the minors. Pillar could earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $50,000 for 150 and each additional 25 through 375. Pillar was in camp on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Stampeders hire Beau Baldwin as their quarterbacks coach
By The Canadian Press on March 25th, 2024
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders hired Beau Baldwin as their quarterbacks coach Monday. Baldwin replaces Ryan Williams, who has accepted a U.S. college position. Baldwin had two tenures covering 13 seasons as a coach at Eastern Washington University ““ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (2003-06) and head coach (2008-16). As head coach, Baldwin led the ... Read More »
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