National Sports
Golden State’s Butler ruled out with pelvis contusion after fall on foul by Rockets’ Thompson
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State’s Jimmy Butler has a pelvis contusion and won’t return after taking a hard fall on a foul by Amen Thompson late in the first quarter against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Butler was injured when Thompson was pushed into his legs as he jumped to try and grab a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics’ Jayson Tatum misses 1st playoff game, sitting out Game 2 win over Magic with wrist injury
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics star Jayson Tatum missed a playoff game for the first time in his career Wednesday night, sitting out with a bone bruise in his right wrist as Boston beat the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the teams’ Eastern Conference first-round series. The six-time All-Star was declared out about an hour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaylen Brown scores 36 as Celtics beat Magic without Jayson Tatum
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the game after getting a bloody gash to the forehead and finished with 20 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 109-100 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. Boston took a 2-0 series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pope Francis’ beloved soccer team in Buenos Aires mourns its most famous fan
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Francis’ beloved soccer club in his native Buenos Aires, San Lorenzo, celebrated a Mass late Wednesday dedicated to its most famous fan two days after his death, with Argentina still awash in emotional tributes to the first Latin American pontiff. Dozens of San Lorenzo club members sporting club jerseys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings serenaded by another national anthem by harmonica chorus from Koreatown senior citizen center
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have brought back the harmonica-playing senior citizens whose rendition of the U.S. national anthem caused a sensation before their playoff opener. The Kings welcomed back the Harmonica Class from the Koreatown Senior and Community Center for a second performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 2 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Walker homers in 3-run 2nd, Astros beat Blue Jays 3-1 for series sweep
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Christian Walker homered in a three-run second, Ryan Gusto pitched well into the sixth and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Wednesday night to sweep the three-game series. Walker led off the second with a home run to left off Bowden Francis (2-3), Yainer Diaz tripled and scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden State’s Butler goes to locker room in 1st after hard fall on foul by Rockets’ Thompson
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State’s Jimmy Butler left the game and was taken to the locker room soon after taking a hard fall on a foul by Amen Thompson late in the first quarter against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. It was unclear what Butler’s injury was but he was walking gingerly as he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Game between Rockies and Royals postponed due to rain; teams will play doubleheader Thursday
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The game between the Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals scheduled for Wednesday was postponed due to rain. After a delay of more than two hours prior to first pitch, the game was moved to Thursday, to be played as part of a traditional doubleheader, beginning at 1:10 p.m. Rockies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions and All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph agree on a contract extension, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions and All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph have agreed on a contract extension, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. According to multiple reports, the deal is for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia’s National Rugby League is heading west to add a new team in Perth
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s National Rugby League is set to expand its sporting footprint more than 3,000 kilometers (1,860 miles) west of Sydney a year ahead of going a similar distance in another direction to add another new team in the South Pacific. The Australian Rugby League Commission on Thursday said it had agreed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell scores 30 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat 121-112 to take 2-0 lead in NBA playoff series
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Cleveland Cavaliers held on for a 121-112 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. The top-seeded Cavaliers set an NBA playoff record with 11 3-pointers in the second ... Read More »
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