National Sports
WHL playoffs: Heidt nets hat trick to save Cougars’ season, forces Game 7 with ‘Hawks
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
PRINCE GEORGE — Riley Heidt scored three times, netminder Joshua Ravensbergen had 26 saves, and the Prince George Cougars beat the visiting Portland Winterhawks 4-1 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday night at the CN Centre. Ben Riche also scored for the Cougars, who forced a seventh and deciding game in the first-round playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sengun’s 19 points, 14 rebounds power Rockets past Warriors 106-96 as Curry struggles
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alperen Sengun had 19 points and 14 rebounds, Dillon Brooks scored 24 points and the Houston Rockets snapped the Golden State Warriors’ five-game winning streak with a 106-96 victory Sunday night in a matchup of Western Conference powers. Stephen Curry was held to three points on 1-for-10 shooting — missing seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gary Trent Jr.’s 29 points and Brook Lopez’s double-double help the Bucks top the Pelicans 111-107
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks improved their hold on fifth place in the Eastern Conference by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 111-107 on Sunday night. Milwaukee rested Giannis Antetokounmpo after he played 43 minutes — and had 36 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada rallies to down Puerto Rico 3-2 and qualify for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
MANAGUA — Olivia Chisholm and Kaylee Hunter scored three minutes apart in the second half Sunday to send Canada to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 3-2 win over Puerto Rico in CONCACAF qualifying play. The young Canadians topped Group B, joining Mexico (Group A winner) and the U.S. (Group C winner) plus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jalen Brunson back after sprained ankle a month ago as Knicks get healthy for season’s final week
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson figured his conditioning might be a little worse, but hoped his play would be a little better. The New York Knicks won in his return to the lineup, which is ultimately what mattered most to Brunson. The All-Star point guard had 15 points and six assists in his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers rout Thunder 126-99 behind Doncic’s 30 points
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99 on Sunday. Austin Reaves scored 20 points and LeBron James added 19 points and seven assists for the Lakers, who have won four of five. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and Jalen Williams added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Obi Toppin scores 22 points and Pacers defeat reeling Nuggets 125-120 without Siakam
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Obi Toppin scored 22 points in his second start of the season and the Indiana Pacers overcame the absence of Pascal Siakam to hand the reeling Denver Nuggets their fourth consecutive loss Sunday, 125-120. Myles Turner’s 24 points led the Pacers, who overcame a 13-point first-half deficit and an off-night by Tyrese ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies rally to beat Dodgers 8-7
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 on Sunday. The Phillies took two of three from the World Series champion Dodgers, a series that might not mean much by October but put a little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Ovechkin passes Gretzky for new goals record, but Caps lose to Islanders
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday. Marc Gatcomb had two goals, Bo Horvat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored, and Kyle MacLean had two assists for the Islanders, who won their second straight after losing six in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bregman has 6 RBIs, Devers adds 4 hits as Red Sox rout Cardinals 18-7 to sweep doubleheader
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer and tied a career high with six RBIs, Rafael Devers had four hits and drove in three runs, and the Boston Red Sox rolled to an 18-7 win and a doubleheader sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night. Wilyer Abreu added a double and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC shows resolve in holding Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to 1-1 draw
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE — Toronto FC still has a long way to go when it comes to climbing the MLS standings but the view on the field is looking far more positive. Toronto gave unbeaten Inter Miami all it could handle in a 1-1 draw at Chase Stadium on Sunday. While still in search of its ... Read More »
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