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Benoit scores in OT, Leafs take 3-0 lead in Battle of Ontario
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
OTTAWA — The Maple Leafs are one victory away from another Battle of Ontario triumph — and a trip to the second round of the NHL playoffs. Simon Benoit scored at 1:19 of overtime as Toronto topped the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Thursday to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the teams’ first-round series. Benoit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Titans hope top NFL draft pick Cam Ward can lead them back to winning
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans hope picking a quarterback in the first round for the third time in 15 NFL drafts proves to be the charm. The Titans took Miami’s Cam Ward with the No. 1 overall selection Thursday night after turning down trade offers throughout the draft process. “I just think that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cam Ward goes to Titans at No. 1 in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter picked 2nd, Shedeur Sanders waits
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal. After the Tennessee Titans selected Ward first overall, the Jaguars moved up from No. 5 to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons address need for pass rusher, select Georgia’s Jalon Walker with No. 15 pick in NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons stayed in state and addressed their need for pass rush help by selecting Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker with the No. 15 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night. Walker won the 2024 Butkus Award as the nation’s best linebacker. He is viewed as a player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schmidt scores again, Bobrovsky has 19 saves as Panthers beat Lightning 2-0
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nate Schmidt scored his third goal in two games, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 shots and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series. Sam Bennett added an empty-netter with 4 seconds left. Bobrovsky got his fourth career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins draft Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant with No. 13 pick in the NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins addressed their defensive line on Thursday night, selecting Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant with the 13th pick in the NFL draft. Needing to find a replacement for veteran Calais Campbell, who in March opted to return to the Arizona Cardinals team that drafted him after playing one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indianapolis Colts boost supporting cast by adding Penn State TE Tyler Warren at No. 14 in NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts selected Penn State tight end Tyler Warren with the 14th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, filling a void they have had since Jack Doyle retired after the 2021 season. The most glaring offensive need heading into this offseason was the lack of a play-making tight end. Indy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Green Bay and Lambeau Field provide a festive setting for the first night of the NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Andy Neumann moved out of Wisconsin a dozen years ago and now lives in Georgia, where he generally doesn’t have to worry about temperatures in the 50s after Easter. But he also is a Green Bay Packers shareholder, and nothing was going to stop him from attending the NFL draft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys take Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker with 12th pick in NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys selected Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker with the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night. It was a somewhat surprising choice for a club without an overwhelming need, but with priorities seemingly higher than another blocker, despite the retirement of six-time All-Pro right guard Zack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners close road trip with win over Red Sox
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Bryan Woo scattered three hits over six innings, and the Seattle Mariners tagged Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet for four runs in the first two innings on Thursday to beat Boston 4-3 and win the three-game series. Leo Rivas and J.P. Crawford each had a pair of hits for the Mariners, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A stunner in Jacksonville: Jaguars trade up to land 2-way star Travis Hunter in the NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — When two-way superstar Travis Hunter first spoke to the Jacksonville Jaguars from the NFL draft Thursday night, both coordinators were on the other end of the phone. It won’t be the last time they have to share Hunter. The Jaguars traded up three spots to select the Heisman Trophy winner with ... Read More »
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