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Lions announce former head coach Larry Donovan has died at age 84
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Larry Donovan, a former head coach of the B.C. Lions, has died. He was 84. The Lions confirmed Donovan’s death Monday. The cause was not divulged. Donovan joined the Lions as special-teams and defensive-line coach in 1986. He succeeded Don Matthews, who was fired Oct. 30, 1987, as interim head coach and promptly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest: Paige Bueckers expected to be the No. 1 overall pick of the WNBA draft
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
The WNBA is set to welcome its new rookie class when the league holds its 2025 draft. UConn standout Paige Bueckers is the odds-on favorite to become the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings. ___ Here’s the latest: WNBA mock draft 3.0: Bueckers goes No. 1 to Dallas; Seattle selects Malonga 2nd There’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves DH Marcell Ozuna out of lineup vs Blue Jays because of sore hip, listed as day-to-day
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is not with the team for its game in Toronto on Monday night after returning to Atlanta a day earlier to have an MRI on his sore hip. Ozuna, who went back to Atlanta after Sunday’s game in Tampa Bay, is day-to-day, Braves manager Brian Snitker said. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild rookie Zeev Buium jumps right in with the NHL playoffs at stake. He’s been on big stages before
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Zeev Buium was conducting his first media interview as a member of the Minnesota Wild on Monday, when a white practice jersey suddenly sailed over the circle of reporters and cameras and landed square in the rookie’s face. The rookie defenseman paused briefly to uncover his face, revealing a wide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vance fumbles Ohio State’s NCAA football championship trophy as Buckeyes visit the White House
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House on Monday by fumbling the team’s national championship trophy. After laudatory speeches by President Donald Trump, Buckeye coach Ryan Day and Vance on the South Lawn, the vice president — an Ohio State graduate — tried to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ivan Demidov set for NHL debut with Montreal Canadiens
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
MONTREAL (AP) — Ivan Demidov is set to make his anticipated — and sooner-than-expected — NHL debut on Monday night. The 19-year-old Russian forward is expected to take the Bell Centre ice when the Montreal Canadiens host the Chicago Blackhawks with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. “He has a unique blend of skill, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former UNC, Duke football players file lawsuit seeking additional eligibility from NCAA
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Former football players from Duke and North Carolina have a hearing next week in lawsuits seeking additional eligibility from the NCAA for playing careers they say were derailed by injuries, ailments and personal difficulties. Former Duke football players Ryan Smith and Tre’Shon Devones are plaintiffs in one of the complaints filed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alvarez scores penalty double as Atletico labors to win over lowly Valladolid
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Julián Alvarez scored two penalties as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat bottom club Valladolid 4-2 on Monday and keep alive its slim chances of winning La Liga. Valladolid lost 10 of its previous 11 games, conceding 32 goals along the way, but it took a shock lead after 20 minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer to visit specialist again as thumb soreness persists
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer is still dealing with soreness in his right thumb and will make a second visit to a specialist in the U.S. later this week, manager John Schneider said Monday. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer received a cortisone injection in his troublesome thumb during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!First-minute goal helps Bournemouth beat Fulham in the Premier League
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — Bournemouth beat Fulham 1-0 at home in the Premier League on Monday and snapped a six-game winless run. Antoine Semenyo got the goal in the first minute. The Ghanaian international took a pass from Alex Scott, surged and curled in a left-foot shot. Semenyo’s first goal in nine games lifted the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McTominay scores twice as Napoli beats Empoli to keep pressure on Serie A leader Inter
By Canadian Press on April 14th, 2025
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — A double from Scott McTominay and one from Romelu Lukaku gave Napoli a 3-0 win over Empoli and cut Inter Milan’s lead of Serie A to three points on Monday. Scotland international McTominay has been one of the stars of the season for Napoli and he put the home side ahead ... Read More »
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