National Sports
Wu Ashun rallies with 5 birdies on the back nine to win China Open
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
SHANGHAI (AP) — Wu Ashun made a Sunday charge on the back nine with five birdies for a 6-under 65 that enabled him to overcome a four-shot deficit and win the China Open for the second time. The victory came 10 years after the 39-year-old Wu first won the China Open. It was his fifth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexander Zverev downs Ben Shelton to win third Munich title
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev beat second-seeded Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4 to win his third Munich title on Sunday. It was the big-serving German player’s first title of the year and 24th overall on the ATP tour. He previously won the clay-court tournament in 2017 and ’18. Shelton was playing in his fourth career ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Visiting Zimbabwe in control after opening day of 1st test against Bangladesh
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
SYLHET, Bangladesh (AP) — Visiting Zimbabwe took full control on the opening day of the first cricket test against Bangladesh after the home side put on a reckless batting performance to be all out for just 191 on Sunday. Zimbabwe, in reply, reached 67 for no loss before bad light brought a premature close of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov focused on winning ahead of matchup with Alex Ovechkin
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
BROSSARD — Ivan Demidov is excited to face off against Alex Ovechkin — but more importantly, he wants to win. The 19-year-old Russian is focused on helping the Montreal Canadiens upset the top-seeded Washington Capitals in the first round of the NHL playoffs. “Yeah, a little bit,” Demidov said when asked if facing the Capitals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Watts cleared to play in women’s world hockey championship final
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canadian women’s hockey team forward Daryl Watts has been cleared to play the world championship final. Watts was give a five-minute major and a game misconduct for an illegal check to the head or neck at 1:08 of the third period of Canada’s 8-1 semifinal win over Finland. The 25-year-old from Toronto, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings host the Oilers to open the NHL Playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (48-25-9, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -120, Oilers -100; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Kings host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers to start the Western Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against St. Louis
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
St. Louis Blues (44-30-8, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4, in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -189, Blues +157; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Jets lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the St. Louis Blues in the first round of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche visit the Stars with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) Dallas; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -152, Stars +127; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Avalanche lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL Playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals host the Canadiens to start the NHL Playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Washington Capitals (51-22-9, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Capitals -190, Canadiens +159; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Capitals host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens to begin the Eastern Conference first round. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friedl leads Reds against the Orioles after 4-hit outing
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
Cincinnati Reds (10-11, third in the NL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (9-11, fourth in the AL East) Baltimore; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Carson Spiers (0-2, 6.08 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 11 strikeouts); Orioles: Charlie Morton (0-4, 8.84 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -161, Reds +136; over/under is 9 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays play in game 4 of series
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
New York Yankees (13-8, first in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (9-12, fifth in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Max Fried (3-0, 1.87 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Rays: Ryan Pepiot (1-2, 4.91 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 24 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Yankees -156, Rays +132; over/under ... Read More »
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