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Czech leaders condemn Russian threats against NHL great Dominik Hasek
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech leaders have condemned threats made by a former Russian president and prime minister against NHL great Dominik Hasek for his critical stance of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Dmitry Medvedev, who is currently deputy head of Russia’s Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin, said through his assistant that Hasek suffered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre to serve as cornerman at UFC 315 in Montreal
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
When Georges St-Pierre introduced Canada before its Four Nations Face-Off showdown against the United States at the Bell Centre in February, three fights followed in a span of nine seconds. On May 10, the former two-division UFC champion will be back at the arena for 12 bouts as the mixed martial arts promotion returns to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem picks a longtime Ford partner for top sports role
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has picked a longtime partner of Ford to be the auto racing body’s new deputy president for sport after the previous official resigned in protest at how the organization is run. The FIA said Wednesday that Ben Sulayem had nominated Malcolm Wilson, whose company M-Sport has operated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barring a last-minute trade, every team will enter the NFL draft with its 1st-round pick
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
This year’s NFL draft is on target to achieve a first. Barring a last-minute trade, every team will go into the draft with their original first-round pick for the first time in the common draft era that began in 1967. That’s in stark contrast to recent years when teams were much more willing to trade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cornerback Tre’Davious White enjoys full-circle moment in rejoining Bills a year after being cut
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The last thing cornerback Tre’Davious White wanted was to leave Buffalo in the first place. And the first thing White did after his 2024 season ended with Baltimore in the divisional playoff round — and against the Bills, of all teams — was begin charting a path for his return. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sanders is at forefront of large contingent of legacy players in this NFL draft class
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shedeur Sanders thrived in his father’s offensive system in high school and emerged as one of college football’s top quarterbacks while playing for him at Jackson State and Colorado. Now, for the first time, the younger Sanders is about to be on his own, likely learning his next destination during Thursday’s first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild, Golden Knights face off with series tied 1-1
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (45-30-7, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -141, Wild +118; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild and the Vegas Golden Knights are in a 1-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets visit the Blues with 2-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (44-30-8, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -120, Blues +100; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Jets lead series 2-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the St. Louis Blues in the first round of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida visits Tampa Bay with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (47-27-8, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -120, Panthers +100; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Panthers lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays enter matchup with the Astros on losing streak
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays (12-12, third in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (12-11, second in the AL West) Houston; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Bowden Francis (2-2, 3.13 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Astros: Ryan Gusto (2-1, 3.18 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jays -120, Astros +100; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles bring road losing streak into matchup against the Nationals
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
Baltimore Orioles (9-13, fourth in the AL East) vs. Washington Nationals (10-13, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (2-1, 3.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Nationals: Trevor Williams (1-2, 5.95 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 16 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -134, Nationals +113; over/under is 9 1/2 ... Read More »
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