National Sports
JJ Redick: Lakers can go farther next season after their roster gets into ‘championship shape’
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — JJ Redick already knows where he will begin the Los Angeles Lakers’ preparations for next season after the coach watched his team fade in its first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I’ll start with the offseason and the work that’s required in an offseason to be in championship shape,” Redick said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons center Isaiah Stewart out for 5th straight game against Knicks with knee injury
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart is out for a fifth straight game against the New York Knicks because of a nagging knee injury. Stewart, who played in the series opener, was ruled out of Game 6 on Thursday night. Stewart participated in the team’s shootaround earlier in the day and coach J.B. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots QB Maye says he’s excited for beefed up offense with WR Stefon Diggs and OL Will Campbell
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — When New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was playing video games in high school, Stefon Diggs was one of his favorite targets. Soon — the Patriots hope — Maye will be throwing passes to Diggs in real life. “He was one of those guys growing up — when I was in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders visits Cleveland high school shortly after arriving in town
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Shedeur Sanders is quickly trying to familiarize himself with his new work home. Sanders, who was drafted in the fifth round by the Browns last weekend, arrived in Cleveland on Tuesday and made a surprise visit to a local high school on Wednesday. He took questions from students in the cafeteria at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rodriguez scratched from Kentucky Derby, allowing Baeza to move into the 20-horse field
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rodriguez has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, leaving trainer Bob Baffert with one entry in his return to Churchill Downs after serving a three-year suspension. Baffert made the decision Thursday, leaving fellow Hall of Famer Mike Smith without a mount in what would have been his record-extending 29th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees put OF/DH Stanton on 60-day injured list, claim OF Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from Atlanta
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees transferred outfielder and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list on Thursday while claiming outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Stanton is rehabbing from torn tendons in both of his elbows and hopes to be back sometime in June. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeffrey Springs throws 6 scoreless innings to help Athletics beat Rangers 3-0
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jeffrey Springs gave up two hits in six scoreless innings, Jacob Wilson and Miguel Andujar each had two hits and an RBI and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Thursday. Springs (4-3) had allowed at least three runs in each of has last five starts and 19 total in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea beats Djurgården 4-1 in Conference League semifinals, Real Betis tops Fiorentina 2-1
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
Chelsea took a big step toward advancing to the UEFA Conference League final by beating Swedish club Djurgården 4-1 in the first leg of their semifinal on Thursday. Nicolas Jackson struck twice six minutes apart in the second half after Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke netted in the first half for Chelsea to take control ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers add wide receiver Robert Woods to crowded room that includes DK Metcalf and George Pickens
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran wide receiver Robert Woods to a one-year deal on Thursday. The 33-year-old Woods has spent 12 years in the NFL, including the past two with the Houston Texans. Woods caught a career-low 20 passes for 203 yards in 15 games for the Texans last season. Woods is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luis Robert Jr. drives in 4 runs, stars in the outfield to help White Sox beat Brewers 8-0
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Miguel Vargas hit a three-run home run, Luis Robert Jr. had four RBIs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-0 on Thursday. Sean Burke (2-4) gave up two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings for his first win since the season opener. Mike Vasil, Brandon Eisert and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suns promote Brian Gregory to general manager, shaking up front office after disappointing season
By Canadian Press on May 1st, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns promoted Brian Gregory to general manager on Thursday as part of a front office shakeup following one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history. The team also said that former general manager James Jones will transition to the role of senior advisor. Oronde Taliaferro was promoted to assistant ... Read More »
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