National Sports
Former NHL star Jaromir Jagr scores in his first game since turning 52
By The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
KLADNO, Czech Republic (AP) – Jaromir Jagr returned to action Thursday for the first time since turning 52 and immediately scored as he surpassed legend Gordie Howe to become the oldest player taking regular shifts in professional ice hockey. Howe, known as “Mr. Hockey,” was 52 years, 11 days old when played his final NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rod Brind’Amour aimed to build a perennial contender. He’s made the Carolina Hurricanes exactly that
By Aaron Beard, The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (AP) – Rod Brind’Amour remembers those early days as a first-time head coach for a franchise that had gone nearly a decade without reaching the playoffs. He realizes now just how much he didn’t know back then. “But I didn’t know I didn’t know it,” he said, “and that was big because I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators captain Tkachuk frustrated as Ottawa misses playoffs again
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
OTTAWA – Senators captain Brady Tkachuk didn’t mince words when talking about Ottawa missing the NHL playoffs for a seventh straight season. “I’m sick and tired of losing,” Tkachuk said Thursday as the Senators cleaned out their lockers. “I don’t want to be going home in April anymore. It’s frustrating, (I’m) disappointed. At the end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah, at least initially, until a long-term name is determined. “We’ll start with Utah on the jersey and we’ll figure out the logo and everything else and what it is that we are,” new owner Ryan Smith told The Associated Press. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald says Travis Green is part of his search for a new coach
By Tom Canavan, The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – General manager Tom Fitzgerald is looking for a new coach for the New Jersey Devils and interim skipper Travis Green remains in the running for the job. Speaking three days after the Devils ended a disappointing season by missing the playoffs, Fitzgerald said he hopes to have a full-time coach in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders’ Shaka Toney among 5 players reinstated by NFL after suspensions last season for gambling
By The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Washington Commanders defensive end Shaka Toney was among five players reinstated by the NFL on Thursday after they were suspended last season for violating the league’s gambling policy. Four free agents were also among the group and can now sign with teams: outside linebacker Rashod Berry, wide receiver Quintez Cephus, safety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City. The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion sale from Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith, clearing the way for the franchise’s move to Utah next season. The deal includes a provision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Gradey Dick’s improved stamina gives him strong finish to Raptors season
By John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
TORONTO – Gradey Dick’s rookie season got off to a rough start as he struggled to put up numbers in his limited time with the Toronto Raptors. But advice that his parents gave kept him focused and motivated. Dick was selected 13th overall out by Toronto in last summer’s NBA draft out and was expected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Lilia Vu withdraws from Chevron Championship with back injury before 1st round
By The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) – Defending champion and world No. 2 Lilia Vu withdrew from the Chevron Championship on Thursday before the first round because of a back injury. The LPGA announced her withdrawal, saying the back injury she’s been dealing with “flared up” during warmups. The back issue forced her to withdraw from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auger-Aliassime breezes into Munich quarterfinals with 6-3, 6-2 win over Daniel
By The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
MUNICH – Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced to the quarterfinals of the Bavarian International Tennis Championships with a 6-3, 6-2 over Japan’s Taro Daniel on Thursday. Auger-Aliassime, the fifth seed in Munich, won 80 per cent of first serve points, including nine aces, and converted all four of his break point chances. Daniel broke the Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail Blazers guard Taze Moore signs with CEBL’s Vancouver Bandits
By Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press on April 18th, 2024
VANCOUVER – Taze Moore doesn’t take basketball for granted, so when a unique opportunity to play summer ball came up, he grabbed it. After playing four NBA games for the Portland Trail Blazers this year, the 25-year-old guard is bringing his skills to the Vancouver Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Coming to B.C. ... Read More »
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