National Sports
Team president Masai Ujiri says Toronto Raptors still working to get better
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
TORONTO — Masai Ujiri believes there are three ways to build a successful NBA team: the draft, via trade or in free agency. The Raptors president said at his season-ending news conference on Wednesday that his front office has done well to turn the team’s fortunes around and Toronto is poised return to the post-season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens host Hurricanes with chance to clinch playoff spot: ‘It’s why you play’
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have played plenty of important games over the last two months. The pressure to perform will hit a new level Wednesday night. The Canadiens host the Carolina Hurricanes with a chance to clinch a playoff spot on the line for a fourth consecutive game. “I don’t miss playing hockey,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spencer Carbery coached the Capitals to 1st in the East. His NHL colleagues rave about how he did it
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spencer Carbery integrated several offseason additions to perfection, helped the Washington Capitals become the first NHL team to qualify for the playoffs this season and navigated Alex Ovechkin’s successful pursuit of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record. All that makes Carbery a prime candidate to win the Jack Adams Award as coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For Thunder and Cavaliers, it’s still a waiting game to see who they’ll face in Round 1 of playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
Oklahoma City and Cleveland are the top seeds in the NBA playoffs, which comes with some perks. They’ll have home-court advantage for at least three rounds and, presumably, an easier path than others to advancing. It also comes with a challenge: They’ll have just one full day to really prepare for Game 1. Some teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Olympic mixed-team golf event adds ‘excitement and new energy’ to competition
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
Canadians Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners have both enjoyed individual success on their respective golf tours over the last decade. But come 2028, there’s a chance their shared good play could result in an Olympic medal. This week, the International Olympic Committee executive board approved the addition of a mixed-team event to the Olympic golf ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke freshman Kon Knueppel to take the 1-and-done route to the NBA draft
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
Duke’s Kon Knueppel is heading to the NBA after one college season. The 6-foot-7, 217-pound wing announced his decision Wednesday after a season that included him being named MVP of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament while helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four. Knueppel averaged 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays starter Scherzer encouraged after throwing this week, to visit hand specialist
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
TORONTO — Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer, who’s on the injured list due to right thumb inflammation, was scheduled to visit a hand specialist on Wednesday in Florida. Toronto manager John Schneider said the veteran right-hander, who threw on Monday and Tuesday, planned to meet with Dr. Veronica Diaz. Based in Jupiter, Fla., she has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican Baseball League’s recent growth in attendance now rivals soccer clubs
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Robinson Canó spent 17 seasons playing Major League Baseball in front of all kinds of baseball fans, but he feels there’s something special about his recent stint with the Diablos Rojos of the Mexican Baseball League. He’s not alone. Mexico’s summer league will open it’s 100th season on Thursday aiming to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Road through the Western Conference to the Stanley Cup Final is a ‘war of attrition’
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
Five of the top eight teams in the NHL this season play in the Western Conference. Two of them have to face off in a first-round showdown between Dallas and Colorado. Presidents’ Trophy-winning Winnipeg has its own demons to slay, from elite goaltender Connor Hellebuyck on out, to get over the playoff hump that has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump kept his promise to order a ban on transgender female athletes. Court fights have arrived
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
Donald Trump, the candidate, pledged to get “transgender insanity the hell out of our schools” and “keep men out of women’s sports.” Donald Trump, the president, wasted little time delivering on his promise to address a topic that seemed to resonate across party lines. Trump issued an executive order on the day his second term ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scottie Scheffler rested and ready to defend title at Hilton Head
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was the star attraction of a parade just two days after the Masters. This one was all about a red plaid jacket from Harbour Town, not a green jacket from Augusta National. The tradition of the RBC Heritage is for the defending champion to lead a half-mile ... Read More »
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