National Sports
Joe Flacco happy to be back with Browns and ready to compete for starting QB job
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Joe Flacco didn’t think coming back to Cleveland was going to be a possibility at the start of free agency. Perhaps that is why Flacco has learned during his 17 years in the NFL to not expect anything until a contact is signed. “That’s why I kind of joked to my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soto, Alonso, Marte lead Mets over Phillies 4-3 in 10 innings for 3-game sweep and 7th straight win
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto threw out Nick Castellanos at the plate to prevent the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, Starling Marte capped a two-run 10th with a walk-off single and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s 2026 slogan for Olympic, Paralympic Games carries a subtext
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
CALGARY — Canada’s rallying cry for the next Winter Games has an undertone of the current geopolitical climate. Both Olympians and Paralympians will compete under the slogan “We Are All Team Canada” in less than a year in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Canadian Olympic Committee chief executive officer David Shoemaker says the message is about unity, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian teenager Cina advances at Madrid Open. Bencic and Raducanu also win
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Italian teenager Federico Cina picked up his second ATP Masters 1000 victory by defeating Coleman Wong in straight sets at the Madrid Open on Wednesday. The 18-year-old Cina won 7-6 (5), 6-1 to back up his victory over current No. 70 Francisco Comesaña in Miami last month, which marked his ATP 1000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL Draft: How to watch, dates, draft order and potential top picks
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
The NFL draft kicks off Thursday night and Miami quarterback Cam Ward is still the overwhelming favorite to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans. After that, there should be a lot more intrigue. Colorado’s two-way star, Travis Hunter, and his quarterback teammate Shedeur Sanders, Penn State’s Abdul Carter, Michigan’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael being moved into hospice care
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2021, was being moved into hospice care on Wednesday. “Yes, Steve is being moved to hospice care today,” Betsy Shepherd, a spokeswoman for the former Chicago Bears star, said in response to an email inquiring about his status. McMichael ... Read More »
1 responseGM Loomis: Saints lacking ‘clarity’ on QB Derek Carr’s ‘shoulder issue’
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints general manager Mickey Loomis confirmed for the first time on Wednesday that starting quarterback Derek Carr does have a shoulder “issue,” but he declined to discuss specifics or forecast Carr’s playing status for the upcoming season. “We’re hoping to get some resolution and some clarity on that in the near ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Rodón gives New York strong start, Yankees down Guardians 5-1 to salvage series finale
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Rodón pitched seven strong innings, Paul Goldschmidt drove in two runs and Aaron Judge raised his major league-leading average to .415 as the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep. Rodón (3-3) allowed just four hits, struck out five straight in one stretch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lauren and Jrue Holiday join the North Carolina Courage ownership group
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. women’s national team star Lauren Holiday and husband Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics have joined the ownership group of the North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League. Lauren Holiday was on the U.S. teams that won the 2015 Women’s World Cup and gold medals in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On the brink of the NFL draft, the biggest question surrounds Shedeur Sanders and where he’s going
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Where’s Shedeur Sanders going? That’s the main question everyone is asking ahead of the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. They’re not just debating it on television and sports radio shows. Even casual football fans in town for other business are wondering which team is going to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Whitecaps unfazed by Messi spotlight ahead of semifinal clash with Miami
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
VANCOUVER — The home team might not be the main attraction for what is expected to be a capacity crowd when the Vancouver Whitecaps face Inter Miami FC Thursday night in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal. Many of the fans coming to BC Place Stadium will be excited about the prospect ... Read More »
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