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Bichette’s 3-run triple helps Kikuchi and Blue Jays beat Royals 5-3
By David Smale, The Associated Press on April 22nd, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Bo Bichette had a bases-clearing triple, Daulton Varsho hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 on Monday night. The Jays have won seven of the past nine. The Royals lost their third straight at home after winning their previous nine at Kauffman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthews scores winner in the third, Maple Leafs down Bruins 3-2 to even series 1-1
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
BOSTON – Auston Matthews scored the winner in the third period and added two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday to even their first-round playoff series 1-1. The star centre took a lob pass from Max Domi and moved in alone on Linus Ullmark before making a move ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WADA stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers for Tokyo Olympics, citing contaminated samples
By Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press on April 22nd, 2024
GENEVA (AP) – The World Anti-Doping Agency said after reviewing various media reports that it stands by its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. WADA addressed questions at a Monday news conference and acknowledged there would be skepticism about details of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs’ Nylander misses second straight playoff game with undisclosed injury
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
BOSTON – William Nylander missed Game 2 of the Maple Leafs’ first-round playoff series Monday with an undisclosed injury. Toronto’s star winger also sat out his team’s 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins in Saturday’s opener. Nylander didn’t take part in line rushes at the morning skate and stayed out late with most of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
By John Wawrow And Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on April 22nd, 2024
Lindy Ruff is returning to Buffalo for a second stint as coach of the Sabres. General manager Kevyn Adams announced the hiring Monday. Adams had strongly hinted at bringing Ruff back into the fold when talking about hiring a coach with significant NHL experience. Ruff coached the Sabres from 1997-2013 and was the last person ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Physical winger Dakota Joshua ‘getting better and better’ for Vancouver Canucks
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
VANCOUVER – Rick Tocchet has long believed Dakota Joshua had something special to offer the Vancouver Canucks. The coach saw it when he took over the team last January, and he set to work getting the most out of the big winger. “He’s a coachable kid,” Tocchet said on Monday. “I just think that he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets, Avs goalies reset after wild Winnipeg win in series opener
By Judy Owen, The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
WINNIPEG – Connor Hellebuyck made sure he did one important thing while winding down Sunday after the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-6 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The favourite to win this season’s Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie made sure his recovery included replenishing his fluids. “That was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serie A title, second star and derby: Inter takes it all with win over Milan
By Daniella Matar, The Associated Press on April 22nd, 2024
MILAN (AP) – A 2-1 victory over AC Milan in the derby on Monday gave Inter Milan a 20th league title – breaking a tie with its fierce city rival – and a coveted second star on the team shirts on Monday. Not even the pouring rain dampened the Nerazzurri fans’ spirits at San Siro ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle Kraken GM Ron Francis leaves open possibility of changes after team misses playoffs
By Tim Booth, The Associated Press on April 22nd, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) – Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis said Monday evaluations are still ongoing about whether there will be changes with head coach Dave Hakstol or any of the coaching staff after the third-year franchise missed the playoffs. Francis said the team is still in the middle of examining what happened this season and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thompson to start in goal, Stone returns for Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 against Dallas Stars
By The Associated Press on April 22nd, 2024
DALLAS (AP) – Logan Thompson will be in net for the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of their opening-round series against the Dallas Stars on Monday night, marking the postseason debut for the 27-year-old goalie. Coach Bruce Cassidy is going with Thompson over Adin Hill, who had a 1.99 goals-against-average ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Captain Mike Weir names assistants for upcoming Presidents Cup in Montreal
By The Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2024
MONTREAL – Captain Mike Weir named Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Geoff Ogilvy and Camilo Villegas as his assistants on the International Team for the upcoming Presidents Cup. The best-on-best men’s golf tournament will be played at Royal Montreal Golf Club starting Sept. 24. Els, a 19-time PGA TOUR winner, has appeared in eight Presidents Cups ... Read More »
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