National Sports
Snow forces Rockies to postpone Friday’s game vs. Nationals, move it to Sunday
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have postponed Friday’s game against the Washington Nationals because of rain and snow in the Denver area. The game will be made up on Sunday as part of a split doubleheader, with the first game at 1:10 p.m. MT and the second at 6:10 p.m. The Rockies also said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka and LeBron must quickly find winning formula when Lakers face tested Timberwolves in 1st round
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Less than three months after the trade that shook the basketball world, the Los Angeles Lakers are headed into their first postseason with LeBron James and Luka Doncic atop their roster. The trouble is that this stellar duo has only played 21 games together. James realizes that might not be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly homers twice, Tucker hits go ahead shot as Cubs outslug Diamondbacks 13-11
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-11 on Friday. Ian Happ hit a grand slam. Seiya Suzuki went deep and the Cubs pulled out a wild win after Arizona scored 10 runs in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolves aim to go big with Gobert vs. Lakers after veteran center’s strong regular season finish
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Even with confidence and patience in the potential of their team adjusting after a surprise trade right before the beginning of training camp, the Minnesota Timberwolves were in rough shape at the All-Star break. Rudy Gobert was at the top of the list, with a lower back injury that had just popped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez to get second opinion on sore shoulder following MRI
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will get a second opinion on his sore right shoulder after undergoing an MRI. “We’re going to get some other opinions on it,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Friday. “So there’s really nothing to report at this time. We’re gathering information, some second opinions from other doctors. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays promote speedy prospect Chandler Simpson before game versus Yankees
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays promoted speedy prospect Chandler Simpson on Friday before their game against the New York Yankees. The 24-year-old Simpson is the No. 7 prospect in the Rays’ organization, according to MLB Pipeline. He stole 104 bases and led all minor league players with a .355 batting average in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High school football recruit in Alabama declines $750,000 NIL deal to stay in state, trainer says
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Cameron Pritchett, one of the top high school football recruits in Alabama, has declined a $750,000 name, image and likeness deal that would have required the sophomore to move out of state, his trainer said Friday. The 6-foot-3 edge rusher will stay at Thompson High School in Alabaster, where he has established himself as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another win and clean sheet for Espanyol eases La Liga relegation fears
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Espanyol beat Getafe 1-0 in La Liga to record a third straight victory and ease its relegation fears on Friday. On-loan center half Marash Kumbulla got the only goal near halftime. Any hopes of a Getafe comeback were scorched on the hour mark when Nigerian defender Christantus Uche was sent off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After early end to season, Canucks enter off-season with looming questions
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
VANCOUVER — One year after reaching Game 7 of the second round of the playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks begin their summer a month earlier. After a season filled with injuries, drama, turmoil and a 19-point drop in the Western Conference standings, questions loom as the team heads into the off-season. Most pressing: Can forward Elias ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burnley and Leeds record narrow wins to move one step closer to Premier League return
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Leeds and Burnley remain favourites to secure promotion to the Premier League after both teams won again on Friday to remain tied on points at the top of the Championship table. Burnley won at nine-man Watford 2-1 and Leeds, which leads the league on goal difference, beat Oxford United 1-0. With three rounds remaining, both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays RHP Scherzer receives 2nd cortisone shot in sore right thumb
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer received a second cortisone shot in his troublesome right thumb this week and will try playing catch again when he rejoins the team in Houston next week, manager John Schneider said Friday. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer had a cortisone injection on March 31, ... Read More »
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