National Sports
Athletics host the Rangers to open 3-game series
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Texas Rangers (13-9, first in the AL West) vs. Athletics (10-12, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Patrick Alan Corbin (1-0, 3.86 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, six strikeouts); Athletics: Osvaldo Bido (2-1, 2.61 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 14 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Athletics -142, Rangers +120; over/under is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-test cricketer Michael Slater set to be released after time served for domestic violence offenses
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
MAROOCHYDORE, Australia (AP) — Former Australia test cricketer Michael Slater has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges but is set to be released on time already served. The 55-year-old Slater was sentenced Tuesday in Maroochydore District Court, north of Brisbane in Queensland state. The remainder of Slater’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic has triple-double to go with 7 turnovers as Nuggets fall 105-102 to Clippers in Game 2
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic’s triple-double — the first one by a player in these young playoffs — definitely stood out. So did this: The reigning MVP’s seven turnovers and four missed free throws in Denver’s 105-102 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Jokic’s 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colin Blackwell gets his chance and rises to occasion for Stars with OT winner in NHL playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Colin Blackwell was hoping for another crack at the playoffs when he signed with the Dallas Stars in free agency last summer. This is his sixth team in seven NHL seasons, and he had only been in the postseason one other time. After being a healthy scratch for the Stars’ playoff opener, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘We’re a resilient group’: Edmonton Oilers look to bounce back after wild Game 1 loss
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
LOS ANGELES — Late rallies are nothing new for the Edmonton Oilers. Not every game has a fairy tale ending, though, where the team overcomes a multi-goal deficit to celebrate a win. After falling behind 4-0 to the L.A. Kings on Monday, the Oilers pushed back to tie the score at 5-5 with less than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche captain Landeskog activated from injured list, but didn’t play in Game 2 loss to Stars
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche activated captain Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve, but again delayed his much-anticipated return when he was scratched from playing Game 2 of their first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Monday night. Landeskog, who hasn’t played in nearly three years, was the first Avalanche skater to take the ice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatum and the Celtics host Orlando with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Orlando Magic (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -12.5; over/under is 199.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first round with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden State visits Houston with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, second in the Western Conference) Houston; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -2.5; over/under is 204.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Warriors lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors visit the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference first round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Heat
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Miami Heat (37-45, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -12; over/under is 212.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference first round with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL playoffs: Ovechkin scores first playoff overtime goal as Capitals edge Canadiens 3-2 in Game 1
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored the first playoff overtime goal of his NHL career to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night. Fresh off breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in league history 15 days earlier, Ovechkin’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackwell scores in OT as Stars beat Avalanche 4-3 to even series
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Colin Blackwell scored 17:46 into overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Monday night in Game 2 to even up their first-round, best-of-seven Western Conference series. Blackwell took a shot that was blocked in front of the net by a teammate, but with the loose puck wobbling on ... Read More »
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