National Sports
Randle has been a handful for the Lakers in the playoffs as the Wolves relish his physical presence
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle dropped in another timely basket in the second half and turned toward the sideline as he shuffled back on defense, beating his chest with both fists to further boost the decibel level at Target Center that was roaring all afternoon as the Minnesota Timberwolves took control of the series with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics, Knicks, Pacers can advance Tuesday in Game 5s, but Nuggets-Clippers is too close to call
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are on the verge of a second round that appears to be taking shape quickly in the Eastern Conference. Nothing can be decided Tuesday night in the only game out West, where the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers might be nowhere ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets goalie Hellebuyck expects to bounce back in Game 5: ‘I am going to be better’
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck says there is no crack in his confidence after the Winnipeg Jets goalie was pulled during his team’s last two playoff losses. Hellebuyck, who was announced Monday as a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, told reporters his mindset is good heading into Wednesday’s Game 5 at home against St. Louis. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump celebrates the Super Bowl champ Eagles at White House, but star QB Jalen Hurts skips ceremony
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump feted the 2025 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on Monday, but several players, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, decided to skip the celebration. Hurts and other players cited scheduling conflicts as the reasons for their absences, according to a White House official who was not authorized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida QB DJ Lagway resumes throwing after resting sore shoulder during spring practice
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway has resumed throwing after resting his ailing right shoulder throughout spring practice. Lagway posted two short videos on social media Monday of him making throws at CORTX Sports Performance in Ponde Vedra Beach, a training center near Jacksonville that has worked with current NFL quarterbacks Brock Purdy, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampeders head coach/GM Dickenson holds four picks in first 20 of CFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
Dave Dickenson will have plenty of options in the CFL draft Tuesday night. The Calgary head coach and general manager holds four of the first 20 picks, including two in the first round (Nos. 1, 8). The Stampeders currently have a league-high 10 selections after posting a 5-12-1 record last season to miss the playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stronger Caitlin Clark gears up for 2nd WNBA season with a revamped and upgraded Fever roster
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark slapped the court with both hands and started gesturing in her side’s direction after forcing a 5-second call near the end of Tuesday’s practice. It was only Day 2 of training camp, yet this is what Clark has yearned for these past seven months — going back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves bring back right-hander Ian Anderson and outfielder Eddie Rosario
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Ian Anderson, the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series, rejoined the Atlanta Braves on Monday, a day after he was claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. Atlanta also signed veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario, optioned outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett and designated right-hander Zach Thompson for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tom Brown, who had clinching interception for Packers in 1966 NFL title game, dies at age 84
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
Tom Brown, the two-sport star whose interception sealed the 1966 NFL title game for Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers, has died. He was 84. Both the Packers and Brown’s alma mater the University of Maryland announced his death on Monday. The Packers said he died last Wednesday. Brown played six seasons in the NFL after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On brink of elimination, underdog Canadiens unfazed with backs against the wall
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
MONTREAL — Brendan Gallagher has a history of turning the tables when his back is against the wall. The Montreal Canadiens are on the brink of elimination, trailing 3-1 in their first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals after a gut-wrenching 5-2 loss at home in Game 4 on Sunday. It’s a deficit that Gallagher ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bologna misses out on Serie A top four after draw
By Canadian Press on April 28th, 2025
UDINE, Italy (AP) — Bologna held on for a scoreless draw at Udinese in Serie A on Monday and a precious point in its bid to play in European competition next season. Bologna dominated possession but goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski was made to work much harder than his counterpart. The team was one point out of ... Read More »
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