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Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United blew a two-goal lead and then came back from 4-2 down in extra time to secure a place in the Europa League semifinals on Thursday. In a remarkable match at Old Trafford, United won 5-4 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate. United had led 2-0 at halftime, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli entering transfer portal, making race to start a 2-man battle
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Senior quarterback Steve Angeli plans to enter the transfer portal now that Notre Dame has played its spring game, according to a published report. The Athletic reported Angeli’s plans on Thursday. Angeli is best known for relieving an injured Riley Leonard late in the first half of January’s national semifinal, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CONCACAF Disciplinary Committee hands Canada coach Jesse Marsch a two-game ban
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CONCACAF has handed Canada coach Jesse Marsch a two-game ban resulting from his ejection during the third-place game against the U.S. last month at the CONCACAF Nations League. In addition to the automatic one-game ban for the red card, Marsch was given another game by the CONCACAF Disciplinary Committee “for unacceptable conduct towards the match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockets complete rebuild in return to playoffs and series against defending champion Celtics
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — When Fred VanVleet joined the Houston Rockets in 2023, they were one of the worst teams in the NBA having won just 42 games combined in the previous two seasons. Now they’re back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, finishing a rebuild completed under the guidance of coach Ime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soderstrom hit major league-leading 9th homer as A’s beat White Sox 8-0
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Soderstrom hit his major league-leading ninth home run, helping the Athletics to an 8-0 win Thursday and a three-game sweep of the struggling Chicago White Sox. Lawrence Butler, JJ Bleday and Brent Rooker also homered for the A’s, who have won four of five and improved to 9-10. Soderstrom hit a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions in unfamiliar territory, picking late in NFL draft and trying to keep talented roster intact
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory. Detroit has the No. 28 pick overall in the NFL draft, its latest slot in a decade. The Lions also have a lot of talent for a change and that’s not cheap to keep. That’s a credit to general manager Brad Holmes, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham reaches Europa League semifinals while Man United goes to extra time with Lyon
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Tottenham put its domestic problems to one side by sealing a place in the semifinals of the Europa League on Thursday. Dominic Solanke’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt and a 2-1 aggregate victory. The win keeps alive Spurs’ hopes of salvaging a desperate campaign that has left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikey Sullivan savouring life as a pro soccer player since being drafted by TFC
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
TORONTO — A lot has happened to Mikey Sullivan since being taken out of the University of Pittsburgh by Toronto FC in the second round (39th overall) of the MLS SuperDraft in December. “A player we’re really excited about,” Toronto technical director Sean Rubio said at the time. Sullivan turned heads at training camp with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears sign linebacker T.J. Edwards to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed linebacker T.J. Edwards to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season on Thursday. The 28-year-old Edwards signed with Chicago in 2023 and has had 284 total tackles, 14 quarterback hits and 6 1/2 sacks in that span. He set career highs with four sacks and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After embarrassing high-priced failure, Suns owner Mat Ishbia begins process of franchise reset
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia was sitting in his usual spot courtside back in January when he came to a startling yet unmistakable conclusion. He had a strong dislike for the high-priced basketball product his leadership had put on the court. Sure, there were some talented players on the team like Kevin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada downs Japan 9-1 in quarterfinal in women’s world hockey championship
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Jennifer Gardiner and Sarah Fillier each scored twice for Canada in a 9-1 quarterfinal win over Japan at the women’s world hockey championship Thursday. Claire Thompson had a goal and two assists. Julia Gosling, Emily Clark, Ella Shelton and Sophie Jaques also scored and Renata Fast had three assists for the defending ... Read More »
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