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Draymond Green’s vow to keep his cool helps Warriors advance to face Timberwolves in West semis
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — During a team meeting the night before a win-or-go-home game for Golden State, Draymond Green had the floor. The Warriors were in danger of wasting a 3-1 lead on Houston in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Green told them, because he lost his composure in a Game 6 loss at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atkinson edges Bickerstaff and Udoka to win NBA Coach of the Year
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
Kenny Atkinson went through a winless preseason with the Cleveland Cavaliers and wondered if his team would be any good. Turns out, they were better than good. And their coach — he was the NBA’s best this season. Atkinson is now an NBA Coach of the Year winner, announced Monday night as this year’s recipient ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman testifies about alleged sexual assault by members of Canada’s 2018 world juniors team
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
LONDON, Ontario (AP) — The woman who has accused five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team of sexual assault testified Monday that she was naked, drunk and scared when four of the men showed up unexpectedly in her hotel room seven years ago and felt the only “safe” option was to do what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘He’s unreal’: Canadiens feel lucky to have Calder Trophy favourite Lane Hutson
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
MONTREAL — Lane Hutson’s instant impact with the Montreal Canadiens this season didn’t surprise defenceman Kaiden Guhle — he expected it. Guhle knew what the Canadiens had in the shifty blueliner the moment he stepped onto the ice for a brief cameo at the end of last season. “He played two games and was one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mobley, Hunter and Garland are questionable for Cavaliers going into Tuesday’s Game 2 vs. Pacers
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
Kenny Atkinson’s biggest concern going into Cleveland’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against Indiana was trying to match up against the Pacers’ quick-tempo offense. Compounding matters for Atkinson is that the Cavaliers might have to go into Tuesday’s Game 2 short-handed. Forwards Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter have joined Darius Garland among those who questionable when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers want to keep building their future around Kawhi Leonard and James Harden
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is healthy going into the offseason for the first time since 2020, having played just 37 games before the Los Angeles Clippers lost in the first round of the playoffs. The team with the oldest roster in the league is staking its future on the two-time Finals MVP and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLSE boss asks disgruntled Toronto FC fans to stick with the struggling MLS team
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
TORONTO — MLSE president and chief executive officer Keith Pelley has responded to fan frustration over Toronto FC’s continued poor performances, acknowledging “there is obviously much more to do” in the MLS club’s rebuild. Pelley offered no panacea but asked supporters to stick with the struggling 1-6-4 team, which is currently 28th in the 30-team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canucks say X account compromised after post featuring Elon Musk appears
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say their official account on the X social media platform was compromised on Monday. The NHL team sent out a statement saying to “disregard any recent posts” and that it is working with the platform to resolve the issue. The statement comes after a post showing a video of billionaire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays sign pitchers Spencer Turnbull, Jose Urena to 1-year deals
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays signed right-handed pitchers Spencer Turnbull and Jose Ureña to one-year contracts on Monday. Turnbull was optioned to the Florida Complex League Blue Jays roster as he continues to get into game shape after missing much of last season. The 32-year-old appeared in 17 games (seven starts) with Philadelphia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Stuani strikes again to ease Girona’s La Liga relegation worries
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Girona won for the first time in 12 league games, 1-0 against Mallorca and eased its La Liga relegation fears on Monday. Veteran Uruguay striker Cristhian Stuani got the all-important goal in the 10th minute when he pounced on a rebound and lashed home. It was the 38-year-old striker’s 139th goal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two motorbike riders die in race crash in northern England
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
LITTLE BUDWORTH, England (AP) — Two motorbike riders died and another suffered significant injuries during a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday. English rider Owen Jenner, aged 21, and New Zealand rider Shane Richardson, 29, were fatally injured in an 11-bike crash at the first corner of the opening lap. Tom Tunstall, ... Read More »
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