National Sports
Zverev gets a warning for taking photo of ball mark at Madrid Open
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev got a warning from the umpire for taking a photo of a ball mark during the clay-court Madrid Open on Sunday after complaining about electronic line-calling. The German player told umpire Mohamed Lahyani there was a “malfunction” with the system after a backhand from local favorite Alejandro Davidovich Fokina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenyan runner Sawe wins London Marathon after solo breakaway. Assefa takes women’s race
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Running his first major marathon in unusually warm temperatures, Sabastian Sawe made it look easy. The Kenyan runner made a solo breakaway with more than 10 kilometers left and never looked like wavering in the sunshine as he cruised to victory in the London Marathon on Sunday. Sawe pulled away from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Rapid FC picks up first NSL win with 2-1 victory over AFC Toronto
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
OTTAWA — Lee Min A and Desiree Scott scored one goal apiece to lift Ottawa Rapid FC to a 2-1 victory over AFC Toronto on Sunday in Northern Super League action at TD Place. The match was Ottawa’s season and home opener in the new women’s soccer league. Kaylee Hunter scored for Toronto three minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Maurice said something. Jon Cooper said it back. The Panthers-Lightning matchup is a chirp-fest
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — For Florida and Tampa Bay players, the hitting is happening on the ice. For the coaches, it’s happening at the microphone. Panthers coach Paul Maurice and Lightning coach Jon Cooper have much in common besides having their names etched onto the Stanley Cup and residing in Florida. They’re both savvy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Party time at Anfield as Liverpool wins Premier League for record-equaling 20th top-flight title
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A selfie with Mohamed Salah. An impromptu sing-along with Arne Slot. And fireworks and flares. It was party time at Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool sealed the Premier League title in style. The 5-1 rout of Tottenham was almost a side issue as a record-equaling 20th English league championship was confirmed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto’s Gausman is ejected after throwing 53 pitches and allowing 6 runs in 3rd inning vs. Yankees
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Gausman was ejected by plate umpire Chris Conroy as the Toronto Blue Jays pitcher was removed after giving up six runs and walking five while throwing 53 pitches in the third inning of Sunday’s doubleheader opener against the New York Yankees. Blue Jays manager John Schneider was ejected two innings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada remains unbeaten with 8-6 win over Sweden at mixed doubles curling worlds
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
FREDERICTON — Canada’s Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant remained undefeated with an 8-6 win over Sweden at the world mixed doubles curling championship on Sunday. Canada (3-0) fell into an early 3-0 deficit after the first end but quickly trimmed it by scoring two in the second. The Swedish team of Anna Hasselborg and Oskar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks’ Jalen Brunson returns after limping off court with apparent knee injury against Pistons
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson returned to play in the fourth quarter after limping off the court and toward the locker room with an apparent right knee injury late in the third against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Brunson was hurt when getting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knicks star Jalen Brunson limps toward locker room with apparent ankle injury against Pistons
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson limped off the court and toward the locker room with an apparent right knee injury late in the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Brunson was hurt when getting tangled up with Detroit’s Dennis Schroeder after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infielder Alan Trejo is happy to be back with the Rockies
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies shuffled their roster Sunday amid the worst start in franchise history. Colorado acquired infielder Alan Trejo from the Texas Rangers on Saturday for cash and added him to the 40-man roster and recalled right-hander Bradley Blalock from Triple-A Albuquerque. The Rockies optioned catcher Braxton Fulford and righty Jaden Hill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yeremy Pino lifts Villarreal to 5th in Spain with 1-0 win over Espanyol
By Canadian Press on April 27th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Yeremy Pino’s second-half strike was enough for Villarreal to beat Espanyol 1-0 on Sunday in a Spanish league game rescheduled from March because of bad weather. Nicolas Pepé set up Pino to score in the 52nd minute, snapping Villarreal’s two-game winless streak in the league, including a 3-0 loss at Celta Vigo ... Read More »
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