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Battle of Ontario: Stars shine for Leafs in convincing Game 1 victory over Senators
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
TORONTO — Mitch Marner had a goal and two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs dumped the Ottawa Senators 6-2 to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday. William Nylander and John Tavares, with a goal and an assist each, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Morgan Rielly and Matthew Knies also scored for Toronto. Anthony Stolarz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mitchell, Jerome help Cavaliers rout Heat 121-100 in Game 1 of 1st-round series
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Ty Jerome had 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 121-100 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. It was the seventh straight series where Mitchell has scored at least 30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ingrid Lindblad wins JM Eagle LA Championship in third start as LPGA Tour member
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ingrid Lindblad won the JM Eagle LA Championship on Sunday in her third start as an LPGA Tour member, avoiding a playoff when fellow rookie Akie Iwai bogeyed the final hole at El Caballero Country Club. Playing a group ahead of Iwai, Lindblad shot a 4-under 68 to finish at 21-under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres’ Arraez taken to the hospital after collision at first base
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — San Diego’s Luis Arraez was taken to a hospital after being carted off following a collision with Mauricio Dubón on a play at first base in the first inning of Sunday night’s game with the Houston Astros. “Luis Arraez has been transported to Houston Methodist Hospital for further evaluation. He is currently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adell’s bases-clearing double in a 4-run 9th helps Angels beat Giants 5-4
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jo Adell had a bases-clearing double in a four-run ninth inning against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Giants 5-4 on Sunday, spoiling the day for Justin Verlander in the rubber match of a three-game series. Verlander was in line for his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verlander delivers his sharpest start yet for the Giants, but Angels’ rally denies him win No. 263
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A matchup between Justin Verlander and Mike Trout may not resonate the way it used to, but when Verlander struck out Trout with a fastball at 97.4 mph in the sixth inning, it was easy to appreciate that flash of greatness by the 42-year-old right-hander. In fact, this entire start showed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stankoven strikes twice in playoff debut with Carolina as Hurricanes beat Devils
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Logan Stankoven provided an immediate jolt in his first playoff game with the Carolina Hurricanes. The 22-year-old forward scored twice in the second period Sunday to help the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 in the opener of their first-round playoff series. It was part of a strong debut that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adell’s bases-clearing double in a four-run 9th helps Angels beat Giants 5-4
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jo Adell had a bases-clearing double in a four-run ninth inning against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Giants 5-4 on Sunday, spoiling the day for Justin Verlander in the rubber match of a three-game series. Verlander was in line for his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres’ Arraez carted off the field after collision at first base
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — San Diego’s Luis Arraez was carted off after colliding with Mauricio Dubón on a play at first base in the first inning of Sunday night’s game with the Houston Astros. Arraez hit a drag bunt on the first pitch of his at-bat, grounding it down the first base line to Christian Walker, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets off to rousing start and ready for 1st clash with NL East rival Phillies
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Off to a fast start, the New York Mets are primed for their first clash with the Philadelphia Phillies this season. Following a four-game sweep of St. Louis, the Mets welcome Bryce Harper and the Phillies to Citi Field for a three-game set beginning Monday night. It will be the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stankoven scores twice, Hurricanes whip Devils 4-1 in playoff opener
By Canadian Press on April 20th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes just wanted to be healthy going into the Stanley Cup playoffs, even if it meant resting key players and stumbling down the stretch of the regular season. The first payoff came Sunday. Logan Stankoven scored two second-period goals in his first playoff game with Carolina as the Hurricanes ... Read More »
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