National Sports
Swiatek reaches Madrid quarterfinals after ‘relaxed’ day during blackout, Zverev loses
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Power was restored at the Caja Magica tennis complex Tuesday and the Madrid Open resumed with a packed schedule that included second-ranked Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarterfinals after a “more relaxed” day because of the blackout. On the men’s side, top-seeded Alexander Zverev was upset by 21st-ranked Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs exercise 5th-year options on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs exercised their fifth-year options Tuesday on cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass rusher George Karlaftis, two of the young pillars of a defense that has helped them to reach three consecutive Super Bowls. The deadline to pick up the option year is Thursday. The 24-year-old McDuffie, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blades Brown is 17 and already facing a fork in the road of his pro golf career
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
Blades Brown is still three weeks away from his 18th birthday and already facing another fork in the road. The first big turn came in December when Brown decided to skip college and turn professional without status on any tour. He has played four PGA Tour events on sponsor exemptions and made one cut, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prank calls to other players unrelated to the one received by Shedeur Sanders, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
The prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft wasn’t related to the ones other players received, a person familiar with the league’s investigation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. Tyler Warren, Kyle McCord, Mason Graham and Chase Lundt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA Volleyball tabs 3-time Olympic medalist April Ross to head beach coach with LA Games looming
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
USA Volleyball has named three-time Olympic medalist April Ross as head of coaching for the beach national teams, turning to one of the country’s most successful beach volleyball players after the Americans had their first-ever medal shutout in Paris. The national governing body said the southern California native will work to improve the performance of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders sign kicker Matt Gay and release Zane Gonzalez, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
The Washington Commanders are making an offseason change at kicker, signing veteran Matt Gay and releasing Zane Gonzalez, according to a person with knowledge of the moves. Another person with knowledge of the deal told The AP that Gay signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with $4.35 million guaranteed. The people spoke to The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Stampeders take Australian punter Masin first overall in CFL’s global draft
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
TORONTO — Australian punter Fraser Masin was the first player taken Tuesday in the CFL’s global draft. The Calgary Stampeders took Masin, who played collegiately at Ole Miss, with the top selection, not a surprise given they lost veteran Australian punter Cody Grace to the Edmonton Elks this off-season. Grace spent four years with Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings are finalizing a deal to keep Doug Christie as coach, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
The Sacramento Kings are closing in on a deal with Doug Christie to keep him as coach following an interim stint that ended with a loss in the Play-In Tournament. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the Kings are finalizing a multiyear contract with Christie. The person spoke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The rookie of the year finalists: Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher and Jaylen Wells
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
The San Antonio Spurs might be looking at back-to-back rookie of the year award winners. After Victor Wembanyama got all the first-place votes last year, Spurs guard Stephon Castle is one of three finalists for the rookie award this season. The winner will be announced Tuesday shortly after 7 p.m. EDT on TNT. The other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Figure Skating hires sports executive Matt Farrell as CEO amid the run-up to the 2026 Olympics
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
U.S. Figure Skating has hired Matt Farrell as its CEO, tasking the longtime sports executive with leading the governing body into an Olympic year in which the American team will be favored to win gold in multiple disciplines at the Milan-Cortina Games. The organization announced his hiring on Tuesday. The 56-year-old Farrell spent 13 years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iga Swiatek reaches Madrid Open quarterfinals after ‘relaxed’ day during blackout
By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Power was restored at the Caja Magica tennis complex Tuesday and the Madrid Open resumed with a packed schedule that included second-ranked Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarterfinals after a “more relaxed” day because of the blackout. Following the major blackout that prompted 22 matches to be postponed on Monday, Swiatek returned ... Read More »
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