National Sports
Rodriguez and Frost new to Big 12 in reunions with schools they won with in different leagues
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
Rich Rodriguez and Scott Frost are new to the Big 12 Conference, but not to the schools that have welcomed them back. Rodriguez at West Virginia and Frost at UCF are the only new coaches in the 16-team Big 12, and now have been through their first spring since getting back to their old schools. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scottie Scheffler uses high numbers on his golf balls for a reason
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
Scottie Scheffler’s golf balls are among the easiest to identify because of the numbers. Since his early days on the PGA Tour, he uses only golf balls marked by the numbers 5, 6, 7 or 8. The change was prompted by Scheffler hitting the wrong ball in college — twice. One of those occasions is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggling Toronto FC, CF Montreal look to cup competition to help kick-start season
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto FC and CF Montreal have won the Telus Canadian Championship a combined 13 times but only have one MLS victory between them in 20 outings this year. The two rivals meet in the cup competition Wednesday, hoping to kick-start their season. Both have struggled out of the gate in league play, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here are 18 football players to watch next season in the Big Ten Conference
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
A look at football players in the Big Ten this spring who are poised to have breakout seasons this fall: Illinois TE Cole Rusk was expected to be a starter last year, but a major knee injury ended his season before it began. He could make an immediate impact at a position that needs to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State and 6 other Big Ten teams will carry their quarterback competitions into the fall
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
Eleven Big Ten teams have settled on their starting quarterbacks. The other seven, including defending national champion Ohio State, will carry competitions into preseason practice. Illinois’ Luke Altmyer, Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles, Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola, Penn State’s Drew Allar, Rutgers’ Athan Kaliakmanis, Southern California’s Jayden Maiava and Washington’s Demond Williams Jr. are returning starters. Indiana, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!D. Wayne Lukas is 89 and wants to win a 5th Kentucky Derby. He’s up before dawn in pursuit of it
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
D. Wayne Lukas is easy to spot before dawn at Churchill Downs. He is one of the few Kentucky Derby trainers atop a stable pony, escorting his horses to and from the track for their workouts. At 89, he is the sport’s elder statesman, a Hall of Famer with four Derby victories on a very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays activate Gold Glove outfielder Daulton Varsho off injured list
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays activated outfielder Daulton Varsho off the 10-day injured list Tuesday ahead of a game against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Varsho started the season on the injured list as he continued to recover from a right shoulder procedure in September. He recently completed a rehab assignment with the Triple-A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All-rounder Sunil Narine leads Kolkata to 14-run victory over Delhi in IPL
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
NEW DELHI (AP) — Sunil Narine’s all-round performance kept defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders alive in the Indian Premier League with a 14-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. Narine made a brisk 27 up front to set up a platform for Kolkata’s total of 204-9 after Delhi captain Axar Patel won the toss and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Italian Open after losing his past 3 matches
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Italian Open on Tuesday in the midst of a three-match losing streak, shedding doubt on how well he’ll be able to play at the upcoming French Open as he continues to seek a record 25th Grand Slam trophy and 100th tournament title overall. The clay-court event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders sign kicker Matt Gay and release Zane Gonzalez
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
The Washington Commanders made an offseason change at kicker on Tuesday, signing veteran Matt Gay and releasing Zane Gonzalez. A person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that Gay signed a one-year contract worth $5 million with $4.35 million guaranteed. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because financial terms were not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahead of rematch, Dubois camp says Usyk ‘conned the referee’ in first bout
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Daniel Dubois’ trainer has accused Oleksandr Usyk of conning the referee the first time the two heavyweights squared off. Usyk and Dubois will fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship on July 19 at Wembley Stadium in a rematch of their August 2023 bout — won by Usyk in a ninth-round stoppage — ... Read More »
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