National Sports
Ravens release Justin Tucker after accusations by massage therapists of inappropriate behavior
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens announced Monday they are releasing kicker Justin Tucker, months after the NFL said it would look into reporting by the Baltimore Banner that more than a dozen massage therapists had accused him of inappropriate sexual behavior — and shortly after the team drafted another kicker. Tucker has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police charge 2nd suspect with murder in the death of a Super Bowl reporter at his hotel
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
Louisiana authorities on Monday charged a second suspect with murder in the death of a television reporter who had traveled to New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl. Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old reporter and anchor for Telemundo based in Kansas City, Missouri, was found dead Feb. 5 in his hotel room in the New Orleans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nottingham Forest draws at Crystal Palace as Champions League hopes fade
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Nottingham Forest drew with Crystal Palace 1-1 in the Premier League on Monday and saw its Champions League hopes fade. Nuno Espírito Santo’s men have spent most of the year in the league top three but a run of one win in four has dropped them behind Chelsea, Newcastle and a resurgent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs put lefty Shota Imanaga on injured list after he got hurt going to cover first base
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs placed left-handed starter Shota Imanaga on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain, a day after he got hurt when going to cover first base. Chicago made the move before the opener of its series against San Francisco. Right-hander Gavin Hollowell was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gregg Popovich shifts to role as ‘El Jefe,’ says it’s time for a new coach of the San Antonio Spurs
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Mitch Johnson extended his hand. Gregg Popovich shook it, then pulled him in for a hug instead. And with that, the torch was officially passed. It’s a new era in San Antonio. Popovich spoke publicly Monday for the first time since suffering a stroke six months ago, saying at the news ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Rangers hire former All-Star Bret Boone, brother of Yankees manager, as hitting coach
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
Former big league infielder Bret Boone was hired Monday as the hitting coach for the Texas Rangers, who are last in the American League in runs scored. It will be the first time Boone, the brother of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, is on a major league coaching staff. Bret Boone will join the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milan strikes twice in two minutes to beat Genoa and keep alive Champions League hopes
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
GENOA, Italy (AP) — AC Milan scored twice in two minutes to beat Genoa 2-1 in Serie A on Monday and keep alive its slim hopes of a place in next year’s Champions League. Genoa substitute Vitinha scored a minute after taking the field to give his side the lead after 61 minutes. But Rafael ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees ace Gerrit Cole had internal brace as part of Tommy John surgery
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole had an internal brace put in his right elbow as part of Tommy John surgery on March 11 and while not projecting a date for his mound return understands the usual rehabilitation takes about 14 months. Cole, the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner, spoke with reporters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Open 2025: Iva Jovic and Emilio Nava earn USTA wild-card entries
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Iva Jovic, a 17-year-old, and Emilio Nava, a 23-year-old, claimed French Open wild-card invitations from the U.S. Tennis Association on Monday by finishing atop the standings based on points earned at tournaments across five weeks. Jovic will participate in her third consecutive Grand Slam event; she reached the second round at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Semi-pro FC Laval looks forward to Canadian Championship test at CPL’s York United FC
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
FC Laval has had the date circled on its calendar for months now. On Tuesday, the semi-pro Ligue1 Quebec champion visits York United FC of the Canadian Premier League in preliminary-round play in the Telus Canadian Championship. “We’re very very eager to be on the pitch (Tuesday),” said Laval coach Amro Radwan. “They’ve been working ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitcher Ross Stripling, aka ‘Chicken Strip,’ is retiring after nearly a decade in the majors
By Canadian Press on May 5th, 2025
Ross Stripling is calling it a career. The veteran pitcher announced his retirement on Monday, about six weeks after the Kansas City Royals released him following a monthlong tryout during spring training. Stripling went 40-54 with a 4.17 ERA and four saves in 248 appearances with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto, San Francisco and Oakland. ... Read More »
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