National Sports
QMJHL playoffs: Oceanic open semifinal series with 5-1 win over Cataractes
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
RIMOUSKI — The Rimouski Oceanic scored the first two goals and then hung on to defeat the visiting Shawinigan Cataractes 5-1 in Friday’s opening game of their Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League semifinal series. Mael St-Denis, Jacob Mathieu, Lou Levesque, Pier-Olivier Roy and Thomas Belzil scored for the Oceanic, who led 2-1 after the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders still available in 3rd round of NFL draft as stunning fall continues for Colorado QB
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The wait continues for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was widely viewed as a first-round talent but was still available in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday. It was a stunning fall for Sanders, who garnered so much attention over the last several months that his slide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blake Snell’s MRI revealed no structural damage, Dodgers say. No return date for Cy Young winner
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An MRI exam on the left shoulder of Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell revealed no structural damage, manager Dave Roberts said Friday. The two-time Cy Young Award winner hasn’t pitched for his new team since April 2 due to left shoulder inflammation, and the Dodgers stopped Snell’s throwing program earlier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams take Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson in second round after trading out of first
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams selected Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson with the 46th overall pick in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night. Ferguson had 134 catches for 1,537 yards and 16 touchdowns in four seasons with the Ducks, earning first-team All-Pac-12 recognition in 2023. Ferguson represents a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils get D Jonas Siegenthaler back from injury; Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon out again
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler returned to the New Jersey Devils’ lineup on Friday night for Game 3 of the first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Siegenthaler had been out since Feb. 4, missing 27 games due to a leg injury. He returns just as fellow defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders’ wait continues as teams pass on Colorado QB early in 2nd round of NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The wait continues for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who wasn’t among the first several players picked in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday. Although Sanders never was considered a sure bet to get selected in the first round, he garnered so much attention over the last several ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki power the Cubs to a 4-0 win, sending Phillies to their 5th straight loss
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ had two doubles and an RBI, Seiya Suzuki doubled twice and the Chicago Cubs beat the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 on Friday. Jon Berti added two hits and drove in a run as NL Central-leading Chicago won its third straight and for the fifth time in six games. Nico Hoerner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kingsbury wanted Peters to ‘take Oregon tackle.’ The Commanders did, drafting Conerly in 1st round
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Kliff Kingsbury walked by Adam Peters’ office earlier this week, and the Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator dropped a piece of paper on his general manager’s desk. It read: “I stopped by. Take Oregon tackle. Thnx! -Kliff.” It worked. Peters held up the note with a big grin after selecting Oregon offensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Happ, Suzuki lead Cubs past slumping Phillies 4-0.
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ had two doubles and an RBI, Seiya Suzuki also doubled twice and the Chicago Cubs blanked the slumping Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 on Friday. Jon Berti added two hits and drove in a run as NL Central-leading Chicago won its third straight and for the fifth time in six games. Nico ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals option RHP Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis and recall RHP O’Brien
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals optioned right-handed pitcher Ryan Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis and recalled right-hander Riley O’Brien before Friday’s game against Milwaukee. The 26-year-old Fernandez was selected by the Cardinals from Boston in the 2023 Rule 5 draft. He emerged as a valuable piece of the Cardinals’ bullpen last season, posting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PGA Tour rookies Salinda, Velo remain atop Zurich Classic leaderboard
By Canadian Press on April 25th, 2025
AVONDALE, La. (AP) — PGA Tour rookies Isaiah Salinda and Kevin Velo shot a 3-under 69 in alternate-shot play Friday to remain atop the leaderboard in the Zurich Classic, and leave defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry six strokes back. Salinda and Velo had a 17-under 127 at the breezy TPC of Louisiana after ... Read More »
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