National Sports
S Dakota St. transfer Mark Gronowski gives Iowa’s offense hope. He was among top FCS QBs for 3 years
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Mark Gronowski was on the losing side of what he jokingly calls “the greatest offensive game of all time.” Gronowski was South Dakota State’s quarterback when the Jackrabbits lost 7-3 at Iowa in the 2022 season opener, when the Hawkeyes’ points came from two safeties and a field goal. Now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ben Youngs to retire from rugby at end of season but says ‘let’s not write the obituary just yet’
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs, who made a record 127 test appearances for England, will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season. The 35-year-old Youngs had his 332nd appearance for Leicester at the weekend. He made his senior debut in 2007 and went on to win five Premiership titles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Osaka’s clay-court season starts with a loss in 1st round of Madrid Open
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Naomi Osaka’s clay-court season started with a loss in the first round of the Madrid Open against Lucia Bronzetti on Tuesday. Japan’s four-time Grand Slam champion stumbled on match point as Bronzetti completed a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win before checking Osaka was OK as they approached the net for a post-match handshake. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin relies on new QB and coordinator to boost an offense that has struggled under Fickell
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards’ offseason bonding activities with his new teammates included accompanying a few offensive linemen on an ice-fishing trip to nearby Monona Bay. They apparently got there just in time. “There were like three inches of ice and it was like 50 degrees outside, so it was a little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy’s Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis’ funeral
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
ROME (AP) — The Italian national Olympic committee has asked for sports events to be suspended on Saturday, the day of Pope Francis’ funeral. After the government declared five days of national mourning, the Olympic committee, known by its Italian initials CONI, requested Tuesday for Saturday’s events to be suspended and for a minute of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bangladesh fights back against Zimbabwe in first test
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
SYLHET, Bangladesh (AP) — Najmul Hossain Shanto hit 60 not out as Bangladesh fought back against Zimbabwe on a rain-truncated day three of the first cricket test. Shanto’s knock, which included seven boundaries, helped Bangladesh reach 194-4 in its second innings with a 112-run overall lead before bad light forced an early stumps Tuesday. Jaker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL NextGen Stats team unveils new draft website
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Many NFL fans spend the weeks leading up the draft poring over mock drafts to try to figure out which players their favorites teams are most likely to select. Those projections quickly become obsolete once the actual draft begins with some predicted targets inevitably coming off the board before a team even makes its pick. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frozen Four or NHL playoffs, stage not too big for Wild 19-year-old Zeev Buium
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zeev Buium was trying to help lead Denver to the NCAA’s Frozen Four championship less than two weeks ago. On Sunday night, he made his NHL debut for the Minnesota Wild. As a 19-year-old. In a playoff game. At one of the NHL’s loudest arenas. Buium, the No. 12 overall pick ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pope Francis loved soccer, San Lorenzo and the sport’s power to unite
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Pope Francis’ passion for soccer was evident throughout his pontificate. A lifelong supporter of Argentine club San Lorenzo, he agreed with those who describe soccer as the most beautiful game in the world. But Francis, who died Monday at 88, also turned to the sport for anecdotes about camaraderie, fellowship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals host the Canadiens with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -197, Canadiens +163; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Capitals lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL Playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings host the Oilers with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -133, Oilers +113; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Kings lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of ... Read More »
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