National Sports
Vancouver Canucks, Jonathan Lekkerimaki reach three-year deal
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks say they have signed last year’s top draft pick to a three-year entry level contract. General manager Patrik Allvin says the NHL team and forward Jonathan Lekkerimaki have reached a deal. The Canucks drafted Lekkerimaki, who plays right wing, 15th overall in the first round of the 2022 NHL entry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jockey Castellano ends Derby drought with Mage on 16th try
By Gary B. Graves, The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Javier Castellano was reminded of his Kentucky Derby drought right before the race. That’s all over now. Castellano adjusted on the fly on Saturday, directing Mage to the win at Churchill Downs for the most significant of 5,646 career victories for the Hall of Fame jockey. Bunched in the second group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berrios, Belt lead Jays to 8-2 win over struggling Pirates
By John Perrotto, The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Brandon Belt hit a two-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Pittsburgh Pirates’ losing streak to a season-high six games with an 8-2 victory on Saturday night. Belt entered the game hitting .172 in 19 games in his first season with the Blue Jays. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDavid, Draisaitl lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Knights to even playoff series 1-1
By Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
LAS VEGAS – Connor McDavid scored twice, including a short-handed goal, for the Edmonton Oilers in a 5-1 win Saturday over the Vegas Golden Knights to even their playoff series at a win apiece. McDavid also had an assist for a three-point night at T-Mobile Arena. His teammate Leon Draisaitl scored twice for his NHL-leading ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montreal keeps rolling, blanks Orlando City 2-0
By Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
MONTREAL – CF Montreal have extended their winning streak to three games in Major League Soccer and four in all competitions, beating Orlando City SC 2-0 at Stade Saputo on Saturday night. An own goal from Robin Jansson gave Montreal (4-0-6) the lead before a goal from Romell Quioto put the game to bed, handing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New England extends unbeaten run to eight games with 2-0 victory over Toronto FC
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
TORONTO – Bobby Wood and DeJuan Jones scored as the high-flying New England Revolution extended their unbeaten MLS run to eight games with a 2-0 win over Toronto FC on Saturday. Toronto (2-3-6) had lost just once in its previous nine games (2-1-6) and was looking to build on a 1-0 victory last Saturday over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berrios, Belt lead Jays to 8-2 win over slumping Pirates
By John Perrotto, The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Brandon Belt hit a two-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays extended the Pittsburgh Pirates’ losing streak to a season-high six games with an 8-2 victory on Saturday night. José BerrÃos (3-3) gave up two runs and five hits over 6 1/3 innings with seven strikeouts and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clark shoots 63, leads Schauffele by 2 at Wells Fargo
By Steve Reed, The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Wyndham Clark has never won on the PGA Tour. He aims to change that Sunday. Clark shot an 8-under 63 at the Wells Fargo Championship on Saturday, giving him a two-shot lead over Xander Schauffele going into the final round. The Denver, Colo., native is at 16-under 197 for the tournament. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby
By Beth Harris, The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby by a length on Saturday, making it seven in all and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race. Mage had only one victory in three previous races before holding off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mooseheads top Phoenix 5-0 to move one win away from QMJHL finals berth
By The Canadian Press on May 6th, 2023
HALIFAX – David Moravec had two goals and an assist, Mathis Rousseau delivered a 26-save shutout and the Halifax Mooseheads edged the Sherbrooke Phoenix 5-0 on Saturday to move one win shy of a finals berth. Zachary L’Heureux, with one goal and two assists, Evan Boucher and Attilio Biasca also scored for Halifax. The Mooseheads ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid overcomes Osasuna to win Copa del Rey
By The Associated Press on May 6th, 2023
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) – Rodrygo scored twice to lead Real Madrid to its first Copa del Rey title in nearly a decade after a 2-1 victory over Osasuna in the final on Saturday. Rodrygo was set up by fellow Brazil forward VinÃcius Júnior to give Madrid the lead just two minutes after kickoff at La ... Read More »
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