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Diallo wins Madrid opener after late entry into main draw as lucky loser
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
MADRID — Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo made the most of a last-minute spot in the Madrid Open, beating Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-1, 6-2 in the opening round. Diallo entered the main draw as a replacement for Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka, who withdrew before the tournament. Diallo didn’t face a break point and won 86 per cent of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lecce says its Serie A match at Atalanta to be postponed following death of physio
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Relegation-threatened Lecce’s Serie A match at Atalanta on Friday will be postponed following the death of the club’s physical therapist. Lecce made the announcement on Thursday. The Italian league was yet to confirm. Graziano Fiorita, the physio, worked with Lecce for the more than 20 years. Several matches this week were already ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA going back to Abu Dhabi for pair of preseason games in October
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The NBA is returning to the Persian Gulf next season. New York and Philadelphia will play preseason games on Oct. 2 and 4 in Abu Dhabi, the league announced Thursday. It will be the fourth consecutive year that the NBA — which signed a deal with tourism officials ... Read More »
1 responseReal Madrid loses injured Camavinga for Copa del Rey final against Barcelona
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is expected to miss the Copa del Rey final and rest of the season because of a muscle injury. Camavinga has a complete tear of the tendon in his left abductor muscle, Madrid said on Thursday. He was hurt late in the 1-0 win at Getafe in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz blames ‘demanding sport’ for Madrid withdrawal but should be fit for French Open
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday because of muscle injuries, saying he didn’t want to risk making things worse before the French Open. The third-ranked Spaniard blamed his injuries on the “really tight” schedule that is part of the “demanding sport” of tennis. Alcaraz said he has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jamie Vardy leaving Leicester after 13 years and club hails its ‘greatest ever player’
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Jamie Vardy is leaving Leicester following its relegation from the Premier League, ending the striker’s 13-year stay at a team he famously helped to win the English title in 2016 at preseason odds of 5,000-1. The 38-year-old former England international will depart at the end of the season, Leicester said on Thursday in a statement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Striker Jamie Vardy leaving Leicester to end 13-year stay
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Jamie Vardy is leaving Leicester following its relegation from the Premier League, ending the striker’s 13-year stay at a club he famously helped to win the English title in 2016. The 38-year-old former England international will depart at the end of the season, Leicester said on Thursday. The announcement came two days after Vardy took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open but expects to be fit for French Open
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Thursday because of muscle injuries, saying he didn’t want to risk making things worse ahead of the French Open. The third-ranked Spaniard said he has not fully recovered from the upper leg ailment that bothered him during the Barcelona Open final last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open because of leg injuries
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Wednesday because of leg injuries. The third-ranked Spaniard said he has not fully recovered from the upper leg ailment that bothered him during the Barcelona Open final last Sunday. He also said he has a left leg injury. His first appearance at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Get ready for a party at Anfield as Liverpool looks to clinch Premier League title
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Fireworks exploded from the roof. Red smoke filled the air. Family members applauded as players, one by one, lifted the trophy. Yet Liverpool’s Premier League title-winning celebrations in 2020 could hardly be described as a party. For one, no fans were allowed inside a mostly empty Anfield to witness it because of restrictions in place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is ready for more celebratory hugs that can turn into heavy lifting
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Nobody lifts more weight at the NFL draft than Commissioner Roger Goodell. His celebratory hugs with excited first-round picks originated 15 years ago and endured through his back surgery last year. Some players squeeze Goodell so hard they end up lifting him up in the air. Sometimes, the roles get ... Read More »
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