National Sports
Long wait is over for Cam Ward, Travis Hunter and other draft prospects about to join the NFL
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter and 12 other prospects will walk the red carpet at Lambeau Field before going backstage at the NFL draft theater to wait for their name to be called Thursday night. All their hard work paid off. It’s time to enjoy the moment before joining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finding a date for a Serie A title playoff could be near impossible
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Italian league officials might be second-guessing their decision to install a one-match playoff to determine the Serie A champion. Inter Milan and Napoli are level with five rounds remaining and a rule put in place from 2022-23 requires a playoff when the top two teams finish with the same number of points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcastle manager Eddie Howe returns to work after illness
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle manager Eddie Howe returned to work on Thursday after recovering from pneumonia. Howe was hospitalized after falling ill this month and missed his team’s games against Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa. “Newcastle United are delighted to confirm that Eddie Howe has returned to his duties at the club’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Going Pro: The Curling Group plans to launch professional curling league next spring
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
TORONTO — The owners of the Grand Slam of Curling series are planning to introduce a professional curling league next season. The Curling Group says the “Rock League” will debut in April 2026. The league will feature six global franchise teams competing in a multi-format six-week season. Teams will be organized by region, with two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carolina brings 2-0 lead into game 3 against New Jersey
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (42-33-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -165, Devils +139; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Hurricanes lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the New Jersey Devils in the first round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings visit the Oilers with 2-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Oilers -135, Kings +115; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Kings lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings visit the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Langeliers leads Athletics against the Rangers after 4-hit game
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Texas Rangers (14-10, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (11-13, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jacob Anthony deGrom (0-1, 3.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Athletics: J.T. Ginn (1-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -150, Athletics +126; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies aim to stop road losing streak, face the Royals
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Colorado Rockies (4-18, fifth in the NL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (10-14, third in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: German Marquez (0-3, 8.27 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, 11 strikeouts); Royals: Cole Ragans (1-1, 3.58 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 42 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -237, Rockies +196; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles face the Nationals looking to end road skid
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Baltimore Orioles (9-14, fifth in the AL East) vs. Washington Nationals (11-13, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Thursday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Cade Povich (0-2, 6.38 ERA, 2.07 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (2-2, 3.41 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 45 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nationals -112, Orioles -107; over/under is 9 runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants face the Brewers leading series 2-1
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers (13-12, second in the NL Central) vs. San Francisco Giants (16-9, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Thursday, 3:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Tobias Myers (0-0); Giants: Landen Roupp (2-1, 4.09 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 29 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -146, Brewers +122; over/under is 6 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels look to avoid series sweep against the Pirates
By Canadian Press on April 24th, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates (10-15, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Angels (11-12, fourth in the AL West) Anaheim, California; Thursday, 9:29 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski (1-3, 7.41 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Angels: Tyler John Anderson (2-0, 2.08 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Angels -142, Pirates +120; over/under ... Read More »
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