National Sports
Adam Silver calls NBA ratings for opening weekend of playoffs ‘fantastic’
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that television ratings from the opening weekend of the playoffs were the best the league has seen in about a quarter-century. Speaking at the CAA World Congress of Sports presented by the Sports Business Journal on an array of topics, Silver seemed particularly pleased with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cincinnati freshman football player Jeremiah Kelly dies unexpectedly at his residence
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly died unexpectedly at his residence early Tuesday, the athletic department announced. The school did not disclose a cause of death, and the city of Cincinnati police department did not immediately return a message. “The Bearcats football family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of this outstanding young ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After firing Bylsma as coach, Kraken elevate Francis, with Botterill replacing him as GM
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
After firing coach Dan Bylsma, the Seattle Kraken have promoted longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, with assistant Jason Botterill taking over day-to-day responsibilities. The shakeup announced Tuesday comes after the Kraken missed the playoffs for the third time in four years and regressed in Bylsma’s only season behind the bench. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard expects to play when Bucks and Pacers meet in Game 2
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Milwaukee All-NBA guard Damian Lillard expects to play Tuesday night when the Bucks and Indiana Pacers resume their first-round playoff series in Indianapolis. Indiana won Game 1 to take the lead in the best-of-seven series. Lillard told reporters after a morning shootaround that he would see how his right calf feels before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils won’t have injured defensemen Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon for Game 2 against Hurricanes
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — New Jersey Devils defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon are out with injuries for Tuesday night’s Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Coach Sheldon Keefe ruled out both Hughes and Dillon after neither participated in the morning skate. The blue-liners both exited early from Sunday’s Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Diallo loses to Coric in Madrid Open qualifying match
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
MADRID — Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo came up short in his bid to claim a main-draw spot in the Masters-level Madrid Open tennis tournament after a 6-3, 7-6 (6) loss to Croatian veteran Borna Coric in Tuesday’s final round of qualifying. Coric saved all nine break points he faced while breaking Diallo twice on three chances. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Palace won’t field a weakened team at Arsenal in potential title decider, coach says
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner said Tuesday he will field the “best available team” at Arsenal on Wednesday in a game that could hand the Premier League title to Liverpool. Arsenal is 13 points behind Liverpool with five games remaining and needs at least a draw against Palace to keep the title ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s soccer star Almuth Schult says clubs didn’t want to sign a player with kids
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — As an Olympic gold medalist and Champions League winner, Almuth Schult was one of the top goalkeepers in women’s soccer. She believes her career ended early because clubs were reluctant to sign a player with children. The 34-year-old former Germany goalkeeper announced her retirement in March, three months after her contract ended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joel Dahmen gains much in a loss with his willingness to face the music
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Rarely has a player gained so much in losing as Joel Dahmen did in the Dominican Republic. Dahmen had a following long before the Netflix “Full Swing” docuseries for being so relatable, honest and self-deprecating about such a hard sport. Five months ago, he had to make a 5-foot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TCU and North Carolina will open ’26 in Ireland after Belichick’s debut this year at home vs. Frogs
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU and North Carolina will play their 2026 opener in Ireland, which will come a year after coach Bill Belichick’s debut with the Tar Heels at home against the Horned Frogs. The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be played at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Aug. 29, 2026. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
LONDON — Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team have pleaded not guilty as jury selection begins in their sexual assault trial. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in June ... Read More »
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