National Sports
Former Croatia midfielder Nikola Pokrivač dies in car accident at age 39
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Nikola Pokrivač, a former Croatia national team midfielder who played at the 2008 European Championship, has died in a car accident, his country’s soccer federation said. He was 39. The federation announced that Pokrivač died Friday night in a car accident in the city of Karlovac. Pokrivač played for Dinamo Zagreb, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he will discuss his future at end of season
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti has eluded speaking about his future after recent reports that again linked the Real Madrid coach with a move to Brazil’s national team. The veteran Italian manager was asked several times by reporters on Saturday at a pre-game press conference if he would leave the Spanish giant this summer, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild ride Gustavsson into NHL playoffs after bounce-back season in goal with spotlight on Fleury
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The spotlight has been on Marc-Andre Fleury all season, with the soon-retiring goalie who has the second-most victories in NHL history winding down his farewell tour with the Minnesota Wild. That’s more than fine with Filip Gustavsson. While the Wild struggled to score and stay on track for the NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators pumped to finally suit up for playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — It has taken longer than expected, but the Ottawa Senators are in the NHL playoffs for the first time in eight years. The Senators, who claimed the first wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference, will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. It’s been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vegas hosts Minnesota to start the NHL Playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
Minnesota Wild (45-30-7, in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (50-22-10, in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Sunday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Knights -189, Wild +158; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Golden Knights host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights host the Minnesota Wild in game one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey visits Carolina to begin the NHL Playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
New Jersey Devils (42-33-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Sunday, 3 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -211, Devils +173; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Hurricanes host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils in game one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto hosts Ottawa to start the NHL Playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
Ottawa Senators (45-30-7, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (52-26-4, in the Atlantic Division) Toronto; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Maple Leafs -159, Senators +134; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Maple Leafs host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators to begin the Eastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs face the Diamondbacks leading series 1-0
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks (12-8, fourth in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (13-9, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (1-2, 4.64 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Cubs: Ben Brown (2-1, 5.09 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, 20 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -110, Cubs -109; over/under is 7 1/2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles meet in game 2 of series
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
Cincinnati Reds (10-10, third in the NL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (8-11, fourth in the AL East) Baltimore; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Hunter Greene (2-1, 0.98 ERA, 0.58 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Orioles: Brandon Young (0-0) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Reds -126, Orioles +106; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds meet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals look to end 3-game road skid, play the Mets
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals (9-11, fourth in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (13-7, first in the NL East) New York; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (1-1, 3.93 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Mets: Kodai Senga (2-1, 1.06 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 16 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -172, Cardinals +143; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians meet the Pirates with 1-0 series lead
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
Cleveland Guardians (10-9, second in the AL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (8-13, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Ben Lively (0-2, 4.87 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Pirates: Paul Skenes (2-1, 2.96 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, 26 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -177, Guardians +148; over/under is 8 runs ... Read More »
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