National Sports
McTominay’s brace lifts Napoli atop Serie A after Roma beats Inter
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
ROME (AP) — There are still streamers and banners hanging over the city’s streets and piazzas celebrating Napoli’s Serie A title two seasons ago. Now there might be another championship to celebrate. Scott McTominay scored two first-half goals and Napoli beat Torino 2-0 on Sunday to move three points clear of Inter Milan with four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fried wins 5th straight start and Yankees rout wild Gausman, Blue Jays 11-2 in doubleheader opener
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Max Fried won his fifth straight start, Austin Wells capped a six-run third inning with a three-run double off suddenly wild Kevin Gausman and the New York Yankees routed the Toronto Blue Jays 11-2 on Sunday in a doubleheader opener. Fried (5-0) allowed a first-inning RBI groundout and six hits in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals erase 6-run deficit, beat Mets 8-7 on Alonso’s throwing error
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — CJ Abrams scored the winning run on Pete Alonso’s throwing error with one out in the ninth inning, and the Washington Nationals rallied from a six-run deficit to defeat the New York Mets 8-7 on Sunday. Dylan Crews and Riley Adams homered for Washington, which won on its final at bat for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Krunal Pandya powers Bengaluru to top of IPL
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
NEW DELHI (AP) — Krunal Pandya hit 73 not out off 47 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets on Sunday and moved to the top of the Indian Premier League. Star batter Virat Kohli scored 51 runs off 47 deliveries as Bengaluru cruised to its seventh win in 10 games. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafaela drives in 5 runs and Duran has 4 hits as the Red Sox roll to a 13-3 win over the Guardians
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in five runs, Jarren Duran had four hits and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 13-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Rafaela drove a fastball from Joey Cantillo just over the center-field fence for a three-run shot in the seventh inning. Duran had consecutive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joe Ryan strikes out season-best 11 as Twins top Angels 5-0 for 3-game series sweep
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 on Sunday for their first three-game win streak since August. Ryan (2-2) allowed four hits and a walk. The 28-year-old right-hander finished one strikeout shy of his career best. Justin Topa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skubal strikes out 11 in 6 innings as Tigers complete 3-game sweep of Orioles, 7-0
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 11 batters in six overpowering innings and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 7-0 victory Sunday. Skubal (3-2) held the Orioles to four hits without a walk. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner has five career games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Liberty open up camp ready to defend their first WNBA championship
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart and her New York Liberty teammates are focused on the present and that includes defending the WNBA championship. The Liberty opened camp Sunday along with the other 12 teams in the league. Stewart knows exactly how hard it is to repeat as champion, having won two titles in Seattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s suspension is dropped, fine is maintained under agreement with MLB
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball dropped a one-game suspension against New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. Chisholm was suspended on April 18, a day after his ejection at the Tampa Bay Rays. MLB penalized him for his ejection and violation of its social media policy. Chisholm appealed, delaying any penalties. MLB ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After first-round round sweep, the Grizzlies now face big decisions for their future
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Grizzlies president Zach Kleiman assessed Memphis’ late-season collapse Sunday and a change in head coaches along with questions about where the franchise goes now in an extremely frank manner. “Lot to sort out,” Kleiman said. “Forty-eight wins. Good for an eighth seed. Who cares? It’s not good enough.” Kleiman set the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brunson scores 32, Towns adds 27 and Knicks beat Pistons 94-93 to take 3-1 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 46.6 seconds left and finished with 27 points, Jalen Brunson had 32 points and 11 assists and the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 94-93 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham had 25 points, 10 ... Read More »
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