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Ex-NFL player Shannon Sharpe accused of rape in $50 million civil lawsuit
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A young woman who says she was raped and threatened by retired NFL player Shannon Sharpe during a “rocky consensual relationship” has filed a civil lawsuit against him seeking $50 million in damages. Attorneys filed the lawsuit Sunday in Clark County, Nevada, for a woman listed in court documents as Jane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres put Luis Arraez on 7-day concussion injured list following scary collision
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Luis Arraez was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list by the San Diego Padres on Monday. The three-time batting champion got hurt Sunday night in Houston when he collided with Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubón on a frightening play at first base. Arraez was put on a backboard and carted out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal football GM Ron Rivera says the program has a ‘plan’ following transfer portal losses
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California football general manager Ron Rivera sought to ease the concerns of a worried fan base after star running back Jaydn Ott and several other key players entered the transfer portal this spring. “We’re not the only team in the NCAA that is going through this portal situation right now,” Rivera ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves pitcher Spencer Strider strains hamstring, goes on 15-day injured list
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider strained his right hamstring on Monday while playing catch and was placed on the 15-day injured list. Atlanta made the move retroactive to Friday, two days after Strider returned from elbow surgery and made his first big league appearance since April 5 last year. Strider allowed two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle Kraken fire coach Dan Bylsma. Botterill to replace Francis as GM, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
The Seattle Kraken fired coach Dan Bylsma on Monday, ending his tenure after one season that concluded far out of playoff contention. And that’s not the only change coming after the Kraken failed to qualify for a second consecutive year. Seattle is expected to move longtime general manager Ron Francis into another role and promote ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers seek to make Game 2 more difficult for Bucks as NBA playoff teams focus on defensive effort
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — After seeing Indiana’s defense stifle the Milwaukee Bucks’ shooters, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle made it clear to his team that it needs to be even better in Game 2. Yes, even in an NBA era defined by pace, spacing and 3-point shooting on offense, Carlisle knows postseason success usually comes down to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former first round pick Triston McKenzie designated for assignment by Cleveland Guardians
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie, who has been plagued by arm injuries since making 30 starts in his breakout 2022 season, was designated for assignment Monday. McKenzie was moved to the bullpen in spring training, but he posted an 11.12 ERA over his first four appearances this year. The right-hander hasn’t appeared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Betis launches first-half blitz to beat Girona and keep Champions League hopes alive
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Real Betis scored three goals in a first-half blitz to beat Girona 3-1 in La Liga on Monday and keep alive its hopes of European football next season. The win took sixth-placed Betis to within one point of Villarreal. The top five qualify for the Champions League, while the team in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs preach discipline against Sens, vow to make life difficult for ‘annoying’ Greig
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
TORONTO — Ridly Greig raised his arms and delivered a cross-check up high on John Tavares. The Ottawa Senators forward was initially assessed a five-minute penalty that was reduced to a minor upon review. Then, late in Toronto’s 6-2 victory over its provincial rival Sunday that opened the first playoff Battle of Ontario in more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle Kraken fire coach Dan Bylsma after one season
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
The Seattle Kraken fired coach Dan Bylsma on Monday, ending his tenure after one season far out of playoff contention. The Kraken regressed after Bylsma took over for Dave Hakstol, who coached them for their first four seasons of existence and got them to the playoffs in 2023. They finished 35-41-6 for 76 points — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deion Sanders laments criticism son Shedeur faces ahead of NFL draft but says he’s ‘built for this’
By Canadian Press on April 21st, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders never fretted over his own NFL draft journey. He had the leverage to go where he wanted — Atlanta — because he was also a baseball star who had been drafted by the New York Yankees a year earlier. He’s not stressing over his sons’ draft odysseys, either, even ... Read More »
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