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NFL draft suits give prospects another way to cash in on their fame, flash their style on red carpet
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Drake Maye planned to wear a custom suit for the NFL draft. Hugo Boss gave the former North Carolina quarterback an offer he couldn’t refuse. The clothing company, based in Germany and famed for its stylish fashion, paid Maye last year to make a late switch and wear one of its gray ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins say they will start a coaching search. Interim Joe Sacco is a candidate for the long-term job
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins said on Wednesday that they will begin the search for a new head coach, with interim Joe Sacco a candidate to stay on the job he took over when Jim Montgomery was fired 20 games into the season. “He’s aware that we’re going to have a coaching search,” general ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indianapolis 500 drivers finally make it onto the track for testing after nearly 3-hour delay
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
IndyCar drivers were called to pit lane shortly after noon Wednesday, signaling the start of two days of testing could begin after a nearly three-hour delay because of internet connectivity issues. Thirty-two drivers were scheduled to test on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval Wednesday and Thursday. Track officials revised the schedule, adding an extra ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets could active catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil on Friday
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil could be activated when the team starts a road trip Friday at Washington. Alvarez fractured the hamate bone in his left hand during batting practice on March 8 and had surgery two days later. McNeil strained his right oblique during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jimmer Fredette, AP college player of the year in 2011 and 2024 US Olympian, retires from basketball
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men’s college basketball player of the year at BYU who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3×3 at last year’s Paris Olympics, announced his retirement on Wednesday. Fredette, 36, was the No. 10 pick by Milwaukee in that 2011 draft. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pogačar surges to victory at Flèche Wallonne with trademark attack. Pieterse wins women’s race
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
HUY, Belgium (AP) — Cycling star Tadej Pogačar launched a trademark attack on a steep climb to win the Flèche Wallonne classic for the second time in his career on Wednesday. The three-time Tour de France champion won the Belgian race in 2023 and showed his outstanding climbing ability when he surged ahead on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Battle of Ontario going the way Proline bettors expected it would so far
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
The Battle of Ontario is going pretty much the way Proline bettors anticipated it would. The Toronto Maple Leafs hold a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series with the Ottawa Senators. After winning the opener 6-2 on Sunday, the Leafs captured a 3-2 overtime victory Tuesday night on Max Domi’s goal in the extra ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kody Clemens cut by Phillies, who say Cristopher Sánchez feels OK after cutting short start
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Kody Clemens, a son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, was designated for assignment on Wednesday by the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson said left-hander Cristopher Sánchez felt normal, one day after he was removed from a start against the New York Mets because of left forearm tightness, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anthony Stolarz shining for Maple Leafs after biding his time: ‘Never quit’
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz has taken on plenty of supporting roles. After a junior career where he often split the net, the hulking goaltender spent most of the next decade riding American Hockey League buses and NHL benches. Stolarz saw an opportunity when he signed with the Maple Leafs in free agency last summer. He’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers will take on the Lions in the annual Hall of Fame game
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Detroit Lions in the annual Hall of Fame game as part of enshrinement week. The Hall announced the matchup for July 31 on Wednesday with the Chargers playing just days before longtime tight end Antonio Gates will be inducted into the Pro Football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics’ Jayson Tatum could miss 1st playoff game of his career when Boston hosts Game 2 vs. Orlando
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics star Jayson Tatum could miss the first playoff game of his career when Boston hosts the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Wednesday. The six-time All-Star remained listed as doubtful Wednesday morning with a bone bruise in his right wrist that he suffered in ... Read More »
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