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The Panthers had to learn how to win. The Lightning helped show them the way
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
Winning in the Stanley Cup playoffs and becoming a championship-capable team, Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper said, is an art. It’s something that has to be learned. Turns out, the Lightning were good teachers. And the Florida Panthers were really good students. The Lightning, unbeknownst to them at the time, planted the seeds for this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals stay even-keeled to eliminate the Canadiens in 5 and win their first series since 2018
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just like during the season when they were the top team in the Eastern Conference and one of the best in the NHL, the Washington Capitals got goals from Alex Ovechkin, superb play in net from Logan Thompson and scoring up and down their lineup in the first round of the playoffs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lord’s to host 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup final
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Lord’s will host the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026. Other venues for the expanded 12-team competition include Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, Hampshire Bowl, the Oval, and Bristol County Ground. The Women’s T20 World Cup has teams competing in two groups followed by a knockout stage, and begins on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayer Leverkusen signs highly rated teenager Ibrahim Maza from Hertha Berlin
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen has snapped up highly rated teenager Ibrahim Maza from second-division club Hertha Berlin in its first signing for next season. The 19-year-old Maza, an attacking midfielder, signed a contract through June 2030, the 2024 Bundesliga champion said on Thursday. Kicker magazine reported the clubs agreed on a transfer fee of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas aims to clinch first round series over Colorado in game 6
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) Denver; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -184, Stars +153; over/under is 6 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Stars lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights visit the Wild with 3-2 series lead
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (45-30-7, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -166, Wild +140; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Golden Knights lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Minnesota Wild in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets and Diamondbacks meet, winner claims 3-game series
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks (16-14, fourth in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (21-10, first in the NL East) New York; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (1-4, 5.57 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 35 strikeouts); Mets: Kodai Senga (3-1, 1.26 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -159, Diamondbacks +134; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates and Cubs play to determine series winner
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
Chicago Cubs (18-13, first in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (12-19, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Thursday, 12:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Colin Rea (1-0, 0.96 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Pirates: Paul Skenes (3-2, 2.39 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 39 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -150, Cubs +126; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays host the Royals on home losing streak
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
Kansas City Royals (16-15, third in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (14-16, third in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Seth Lugo (2-3, 3.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Rays: Shane Baz (3-0, 2.45 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 36 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rays -160, Royals +135; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants host the Rockies to begin 4-game series
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
Colorado Rockies (5-25, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (19-12, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Thursday, 9:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Kyle Freeland (0-4, 5.93 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 23 strikeouts); Giants: Justin Verlander (0-2, 4.99 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Giants -245, Rockies +201; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds play in game 4 of series
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals (14-17, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (16-15, second in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Thursday, 12:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (2-2, 3.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Reds: Andrew Abbott (2-0, 3.60 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 20 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -122, Cardinals +102; over/under is 8 ... Read More »
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