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Gilgeous-Alexander’s 33 points lead Thunder past Pelicans 124-92; OKC takes 2-0 lead
By Cliff Brunt, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series. Chet Holmgren had 26 points and seven rebounds and Jalen Williams added 21 points for the top-seeded Thunder, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coyotes trio commit to Alberta post-secondary schools
By Lethbridge Herald on April 24th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Three Chinook Coyotes graduating football players have committed to staying in Alberta to further their career in the sport at the university level. Both Mitchell Qually and Aiden Fletcher have both signed their Letter of Intent to play football at the University of Alberta while Benson Gruninger has committed to ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday
By Chevel Johnson Rodrigue, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – It looks like the third time is the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares, again, for The Rolling Stones to perform. The festival, which spans two weekends, is set to open Thursday with dozens of acts playing daily on 14 stages spread throughout the historic Fair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forsyth to speak on safe sport
By Lethbridge Herald on April 24th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Sport Council will conclude their seven-part ‘Sport for All’: Breaking Barrier series by welcoming Generation Safe Founder and former Olympian, Allison Forsyth, to host a safe sport workshop on Saturday. The workshop includes education and will offer up what options are available to organizations in regards to safe sport. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Marchand scores two, Bruins down Maple Leafs 4-2 to take 2-1 series lead
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
TORONTO – Brad Marchand had a relatively quiet – at least by his in-your-face standards – start to the Stanley Cup playoffs. Sure, the Bruins captain drew some key penalties and picked up three assists through six periods against the Maple Leafs. He’d also yet to truly leave his mark. And it felt like only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2
By David Smale, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Alec Marsh and four relievers combined for a six-hitter as the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Wednesday night. Maikel Garcia and Salvador Perez each had two hits and an RBI for Kansas City, which bounced back from a loss in the series opener on Monday to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
By Jimmy Golen, The Associated Press on April 24th, 2024
BOSTON (AP) – The Miami Heat beat Boston with an unprecedented barrage of 3-pointers on Wednesday night to erase the home-court advantage the Celtics worked all season to establish. Tyler Herro had 24 points and 14 assists, hitting six of Miami’s 23 3-pointers – the most in a playoff game in franchise history – to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mrazova’s shootout winner lifts PWHL Ottawa to critical 3-2 victory over Boston
By Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
OTTAWA – Katerina Mrazova scored the shootout winner Wednesday night to lead Ottawa to a 3-2 win over Boston in Professional Women’s Hockey League action. Both teams are vying for the fourth and final playoff spot. Ottawa, now with 32 points, gained a three-point lead over Boston in addition to having a game in hand. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal cruises past New York 5-2 to clinch PWHL post-season berth
By Pat Hickey, The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
MONTREAL – Kristin O’Neill had a goal and an assist in helping lead Montreal to a 5-2 win over New York and clinch a playoff berth in the Professional Women’s Hockey League on Wednesday. The victory moved Montreal (9-3-5-5) into a tie for first place with Toronto. Each team has 38 points, with Toronto having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Marchand scores winner, Bruins down Maple Leafs to take 2-1 series lead
By Joshua Clipperton, The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
TORONTO – Brad Marchand scored twice, including the winner in the third period, and added an assist as the Boston Bruins downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series Wednesday. Jake DeBrusk and Trent Frederic had the other goals for Boston. The Bruins got 28 stops from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Metro Vancouver mayors call for serial killer Robert Pickton to be denied parole
By The Canadian Press on April 24th, 2024
A dozen mayors from around Metro Vancouver say federal Attorney General and Justice Minister Arif Virani should deny parole for notorious B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton, and reassess the parole and sentencing system for “prolific offenders and mass murderers.” Delta Mayor George Harvie and 11 other municipal leaders say in a letter sent Wednesday to ... Read More »
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