National Sports
USA Basketball announces its men’s team for the Paris Olympics
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
LeBron James is going back to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years. Stephen Curry is headed to the games for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eyes on history. And they’re just part of a star-studded roster the Americans have assembled for the Paris Games. USA Basketball announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!USA Basketball unveils its men’s team for the Paris Olympics
By Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
LeBron James plans to go back to the Olympics. Stephen Curry is planning on going for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eye on history. And they’re just part of a star-studded roster the Americans have assembled for the Paris Games. USA Basketball announced its men’s Olympic team for Paris on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barry Trotz switched from NHL coach to GM. It has been a success with Predators back in the playoffs
By Teresa M. Walker, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Barry Trotz never put a label on whether he was rebuilding, retooling or simply trying to reset the Nashville Predators during his first season as general manager. Revival might be the best word to describe what he has done. Not only has Trotz helped the Predators reclaim their “Smashville” identity, Nashville ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada is expected to win 22 medals at the Paris Olympics
By Stephen Wade, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
Canada is expected to win a total of 22 medals, including six gold, at the Paris Summer Olympics, which open on July 26. This forecast is done by Nielsen’s Gracenote Sports, which supplies statistical analysis for sports leagues around the world. It also tracks major competitions involving Olympic sports leading up to the Games. Gracenote’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews has one more shot to reach 70-goal milestone
By The Canadian Press on April 17th, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. – Auston Matthews has one more chance to reach a milestone not touched in nearly three decades. The Maple Leafs sniper was unable to score in Tuesday night’s 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers, leaving him stuck on 69 goals for the season. Matthews and Toronto visit the Tampa Bay Lightning to close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win
By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The chants of “Light the Beam!” started midway through the fourth quarter as the Sacramento Kings kept piling on the Golden State Warriors. A year after having their season ended by their neighbors, the Kings dealt the Warriors a bit of payback in emphatic fashion with a victory that might have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Senators upset Bruins 3-1 in regular-season finale
By The Associated Press on April 16th, 2024
BOSTON (AP) – Jiri Smejkal scored his first career goal midway through the second period and Jakob Chychrun scored again for Ottawa less than a minute later as the Senators beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams. Artem Zub added an empty-net goal with 1:48 remaining and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Tuesday, April 16, 2024
By The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
Tuesday’s Games NHL Vancouver 4 Calgary 1 Florida 5 Toronto 2 Winnipeg 4 Seattle 3 Detroit 5 Montreal 4 (SO) Ottawa 3 Boston 1 Washington 2 Philadelphia 1 Columbus 6 Carolina 3 Vegas 3 Chicago 1 — AHL Colorado 6 San Diego 0 — NBA Play-In Tournament Los Angeles Lakers 110 New Orleans 106 Sacramento ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings eliminate Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win
By Josh Dubow, The Associated Press on April 16th, 2024
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Keegan Murray scored 32 points, De’Aaron Fox added 24 and the Sacramento Kings stayed alive in the play-in tournament, eliminating the Golden State Warriors with a 118-94 victory on Tuesday night. Sacramento advanced to play at New Orleans on Friday night with a chance to return to the playoffs as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL roundup: Sidorov nets hat trick as Blades beat Rebels 8-5, lead series 3-0
By The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
RED DEER, Alta. – Egor Sidorov scored three goals, including the winner, as the visiting Saskatoon Blades beat the Red Deer Rebels 8-5 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Tuesday night. With the win, the Blades took a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven quarterfinal series. Brandon Lisowsky, Rowan Calvert, Lukas Hansen, Trevor Wong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks clinch Pacific Division title ahead of playoffs
By The Canadian Press on April 16th, 2024
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks will finish the NHL regular season as the top team in the Pacific Division. The Canucks (50-22-9) clinched the title Tuesday when they defeated the visiting Calgary Flames 4-1. It’s the first time Vancouver has finished atop its division since 2013 when the team went 48-26-15 to finish first in ... Read More »
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