National Sports
Running backs could get a boost in this year’s draft thanks to success of Saquon Barkley
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
The days of running backs being the headliners at the NFL draft are long in the past with the league’s shift to more passing leading to quarterbacks, pass rushers and pass blockers dominating the top of the draft each year. The ingredients could be in place for a bit of a change this year thanks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oliver Ekman-Larsson ready to go for Maple Leafs against Senators in Game 1
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
TORONTO — Oliver Ekman-Larsson smiled and politely dodged the question. Chris Tanev inferred his fellow Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman would be back. Head coach Craig Berube then confirmed the team would have a blue-line corps at full strength for Game 1 of the playoffs. Ekman-Larsson is set to suit up in Toronto’s opener Sunday night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackwood is new in net for playoff-experienced Avalanche and seeks a 2-0 series lead over Stars
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Mackenzie Blackwood is already fitting right in with these Colorado Avalanche in their eighth consecutive postseason, and a roster filled with playoff experience that includes 10 players who were part of their Stanley Cup title three years ago. Even though the 28-year-old goalie has now played in all of one game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top-seeded Sabalenka beats Paolini to set up Porsche Grand Prix final against unseeded Ostapenko
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka won 7-5, 6-4 against Jasmine Paolini of Italy on Sunday to set up a clay-court Porsche Grand Prix final against unseeded Jelena Ostapenko. The No.1-ranked Sabalenka has conserved some energy in the tournament. The 26-year-old Belarussian got a bye through the first round and a walkover in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers’ lineup after birth of daughter in Southern California
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-way star Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup Sunday for the series finale against the Texas Rangers, activated off the paternity list after his wife gave birth to the couple’s first child in Southern California. “I am so grateful to my loving wife (28-year-old former professional basketball player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frankfurt’s push for a Champions League spot held up in draw at Augsburg in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — A last-second clearance from Cédric Zesiger rescued a point for Augsburg in a 0-0 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Sunday that set back both teams’ efforts to qualify for European competition next season. Frankfurt’s Ansgar Knauff seemed certain to score after dribbling past defender Zesiger and goalkeeper Finn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skjelmose beats Pogačar in a photo finish to win Amstel Gold race. Bredewold first in women’s race
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
VALKENBURG, Netherlands (AP) — Danish rider Mattias Skjelmose beat cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar by less than half a wheel’s length to win the Amstel Gold Race in a thrilling finish in the Netherlands on Sunday. In a three-way sprint to the line, double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel appeared to have won but Pogačar nudged ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opening week of Northern Super League gets positive reviews but more hard work awaits
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
TORONTO — Week 1 of the Northern Super League is done, to positive reviews. Now the hard work really begins. High-profile opening games at Vancouver’s B.C. Place Stadium and Toronto’s BMO Field drew announced crowds of 14,018 and 14,518. Vancouver Rise FC raised the curtain on the six-team league with a 1-0 win over Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!David scores twice as Lille beats Auxerre 3-1 to pressure Lyon in race for Champions League
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Canada striker Jonathan David scored two goals and set up the other as Lille beat Auxerre 3-1 on Sunday to maintain its push for a Champions League place next season. Lille’s win moved it provisionally up to fourth place and put some pressure on Lyon, which was playing later Sunday at bitter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finland prevails in OT to top Czechs and win bronze at the women’s ice hockey world championship
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Finland rallied from three goals down before prevailing in overtime to beat the Czech Republic 4-3 on Sunday and claim the bronze at the women’s ice hockey world championship for the second straight year. Jenniina Nylund scored the winner 4:52 into overtime to complete the Finnish comeback. The Finns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal beats Ipswich 4-0 to keep Premier League title race going and Man United loses again
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool will have to wait at least another week to be crowned Premier League champion after Arsenal routed Ipswich 4-0 on Sunday. Runaway league leader Liverpool needs six more points to claim a record-equaling 20th English title, but three would have been enough if Arsenal had lost at Ipswich. Such an ... Read More »
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