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Oilers a deeper team than the one Golden Knights beat in 2023 NHL playoffs
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Golden Knights focused their efforts two years ago on limiting Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, a successful strategy that gave Vegas the series victory and helped put them on the path to winning the Stanley Cup. The teams meet again in the second round of the NHL playoffs, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wall of support: Clippers fans flown out to Denver by owner Steve Ballmer for Game 7 against Nuggets
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers brought in a “Wall” of support for Game 7 on Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets. Courtesy of team owner Steve Ballmer, more than 100 Clippers fans were flown to Denver and assembled behind one of the baskets to provide extra noise. It’s an extension of “The Wall,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatis scores go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the 9th as the Padres edge the Pirates 2-1
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr. sprinted home on a wild pitch by Pittsburgh closer David Bednar in the top of the ninth inning to lift the Padres past the Pirates 2-1 at rainy PNC Park on Saturday night. Tatis, who exited Friday night’s win in the third inning after taking a 93 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sovereignty reigns in 151st Kentucky Derby, outdueling favourite Journalism in the slop
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favourite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday. Trainer Bill Mott won his first Derby in 2019, also run on a sloppy track, when Country House was elevated to first after Maximum Security crossed the finish line first and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sovereignty reigns in 151st Kentucky Derby, outdueling favorite Journalism in the slop
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday. Trainer Bill Mott won his first Derby in 2019, also run on a sloppy track, when Country House was elevated to first after Maximum Security crossed the finish line first and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gausman, Bichette shine in Blue Jays 5-3 loss to Guardians
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays would have loved to celebrate a trifecta of positive results on Kentucky Derby day. But after Daniel Schneemann’s first career grand slam home run in the ninth inning pushed the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-3 come-from-behind win, they settled for a return-to-form outing from starter Kevin Gausman and shortstop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sovereignty outduels 3-1 favourite Journalism to win 151st Kentucky Derby
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favourite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday. Trainer Bill Mott won his first Derby in 2019, also run on a sloppy track, when Country House was elevated to first after Maximum Security crossed the finish line first and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stowers hits a game-ending grand slam as the Marlins beat the Athletics 9-6
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers hit a game-ending grand slam for his second homer of the day, sending the Miami Marlins to a 9-6 victory over Mason Miller and the Athletics on Saturday. The Marlins were down to their last out when Stowers drove a 101.7 mph fastball from Miller (0-1) deep to left-center for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sovereignty outduels 3-1 favorite Journalism in stretch to win 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sovereignty outdueled 3-1 favorite Journalism down the stretch to win the 151st Kentucky Derby in the slop on Saturday. Trainer Bill Mott won his first Derby in 2019, also run on a sloppy track, when Country House was elevated to first after Maximum Security crossed the finish line first and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers a deeper team than the one the Golden Knights beat in the 2023 NHL playoffs
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Golden Knights focused their efforts two years ago on limiting Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, a successful strategy that gave Vegas the series victory and helped put it on the path to winning the Stanley Cup. The teams meet again in the second round of the NHL playoffs, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!“Roundball Rock” coming back as the theme song when NBC returns to carrying the NBA in October
By Canadian Press on May 3rd, 2025
“Roundball Rock” is coming home. NBC answered the biggest question many have had since it won back NBA rights last July during Saturday’s coverage of the Kentucky Derby when it aired a 60-second commercial featuring John Tesh’s iconic theme song. The song was the soundtrack of NBC’s coverage of the NBA from 1990 until 2002 ... Read More »
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