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FIA president signals a change to swearing punishments which have upset Formula 1 drivers
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
The president of Formula 1’s governing body FIA has signaled he’ll make “improvements” to punishments for swearing and criticism which have sparked a backlash from F1 drivers. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem posted on Instagram Monday that after “constructive feedback” from drivers across the various event the FIA governs, “I am considering making improvements to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell accepts an 18-month doping ban
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell has accepted an 18-month ban after breaching anti-doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said Tuesday. The Australian player admitted to a breach of rules relating to the use of a “prohibited method” after unknowingly receiving an intravenous infusion of vitamins above the allowed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes world cricket’s wunderkind at the age of 14
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
A 14-year-old wunderkind has the cricket world in raptures after scoring an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League. Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke all sorts of batting records in Twenty20 cricket during the IPL game in Jaipur on Monday night. The precocious batter seemed destined for stardom when he went to Rajasthan Royals during the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power outage still affecting Madrid Open tennis tournament. Opening of the gates delayed on Tuesday.
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — There was still no power at the Caja Magica tennis complex that is hosting the Madrid Open on Tuesday, putting in jeopardy the resumption of play a day after several matches had to be canceled. Tournament organizers said the opening of the gates for fans was delayed until 11 a.m. local time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden State looks to clinch series against Houston in game 5
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, second in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -3.5; over/under is 204.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Warriors lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors look to clinch the series over the Houston Rockets in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota looks to finish off series against Los Angeles in game 5
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (50-32, third in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -5.5; over/under is 209.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves look to clinch the series over the Los Angeles Lakers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edman delivers in 10th as Dodgers weather Myers’ pinch-hit slam for 7-6 win over Marlins
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Edman hit a two-run single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers blew a five-run lead before rallying to beat the Miami Marlins 7-6 on Monday night. Teoscar Hernández homered in his third consecutive game for the Dodgers, who opened a three-game series with their third straight win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Monday, April 28, 2025
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs First Round Florida 4 Tampa Bay 2 (Florida leads best-of-seven series 3-1) Dallas 6 Colorado 2 (Dallas leads best-of-seven series 3-2) — PWHL Montreal 3 Boston 2 (OT) — NBA Playoffs First Round Cleveland 138 Miami 83 (Cleveland wins best-of-seven series 4-0) Golden State 109 Houston 106 (Golden State leads best-of-seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimmy Butler returns from injury absence to lead Warriors past Rockets 109-106 for 3-1 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jimmy Butler converted three free throws with 58.7 seconds left, grabbed the game-clinching rebound with 4 seconds to go and then made two more free throws on the way to 27 points in his return from a pelvic injury, sending the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets 109-106 on Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnston has quickest goal to start Stars playoff game in 6-2 win over Avs
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored nine seconds in for the quickest goal ever to start a playoff game for the Dallas Stars, then added another goal and an assist as they beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in Game 5 of their first-round NHL playoff series Monday night. Mikko Rantanen, who was with the Avalanche ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL playoffs: Panthers score twice in 11 seconds to beat Lightning, take 3-1 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones scored third-period goals 11 seconds apart and the Florida Panthers stormed from behind to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in the first-round NHL playoff series. Anton Lundell also scored. Carter Verhaeghe added an empty netter. Sergei Bobrovsky ... Read More »
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