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Jayson Tatum returns from wrist injury with 36 points but Celtics lose to Magic in Game 3
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even with Jayson Tatum in the starting lineup, the Boston Celtics still couldn’t find a way to win in Orlando. Tatum scored 36 points Friday night, but the Magic won 95-93 to cut the Celtics’ lead to 2-1 in the first-round playoff series. Tatum had missed Wednesday night’s Game 2 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baz, Díaz lead the Rays to 1-0 win over the Padres, who suffer consecutive shutouts
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shane Baz pitched seven strong innings and Yandy Díaz hit a sacrifice fly for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat San Diego 1-0 on Friday night to hand the Padres their fifth loss in seven games. Baz (3-0) allowed just four singles while striking out six and walking one for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon Nemec scores in double OT to lift Devils past Hurricanes 3-2
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Friday night in Game 3 of their first-round NHL playoff series. Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer scored in regulation for New Jersey and Jacob Markstrom had 25 saves. The Devils cut their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Simon Nemec scores in 2nd OT to lift Devils past Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 3
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Simon Nemec scored 2:36 into the second overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round playoff series. Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer scored in regulation for New Jersey and Jacob Markstrom had 25 saves. The Devils cut their series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks select quarterback Jalen Milroe in third round of the NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks selected quarterback Jalen Milroe in the third round of Friday’s NFL draft. The 6-foot-2, 217-pound quarterback started two seasons at Alabama, racking up 39 touchdowns against 17 interceptions. The dual-threat QB completed 64% of his passes in college, but there are some questions about whether Milroe’s throwing abilities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emotional Dobes gets job done for Canadiens on a tough night for starting goalies
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes started stretching in the hallway a few minutes before he made his NHL playoff debut, coming in to relieve starting goaltender Samuel Montembeault, who left Friday’s game after initially trying to play through some discomfort. Dobes was then thrown into action in an intense game that was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins rookie Keaschall suffers broken forearm
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins rookie infielder Luke Keaschall is headed to the injured list due to a nondisplaced fracture in his right forearm after he was hit by a pitch in Friday’s 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Keaschall, who started at designated hitter, was hit by a pitch from Kyle Hendricks in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders falls to day 3 of NFL draft with 5 QBs picked ahead of Coach Prime’s son
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders is still waiting — after three rounds of the NFL draft, 102 picks and five quarterbacks selected ahead of Coach Prime’s highly touted son. The Colorado quarterback was widely considered a first-round talent. But his stunning slide continued Friday night when his name wasn’t called in the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL draft first round averages 13.6 million viewers on television and digital platforms
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The first round Thursday of the NFL draft averaged 13.6 million viewers across television and digital platforms, according to the league and Nielsen. It was the second-most watched first round on record. The draft was televised on ESPN, NFL Network, ABC and ESPN Deportes as well as being available online. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada levels Latvia 7-1 at U18 men’s worlds
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
ALLEN — Ryan Roobroeck scored twice, Xavier Villeneuve had a goal and assist, and Canada whipped Latvia 7-1 in the under-18 men’s world hockey championship on Friday at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center. Jackson Smith, Carson Carels, Alessandro Di Iorio and Daniels Serkins also scored for Canada, which improves to 2-0 in Pool ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners All-Star right-hander Gilbert leaves start against Marlins with forearm tightness
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners All Star pitcher Logan Gilbert has left his start against the Miami Marlins after three perfect innings due to right forearm tightness. Gilbert had three strikeouts through the first three innings Friday night, but was replaced by Casey Lawrence to start the fourth. The Mariners said it was due to ... Read More »
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