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Barcelona protects its La Liga lead with a narrow win at Leganes
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona eked out a 1-0 win after an own goal from relegation-threatened Leganes on Saturday to protect its lead in the Spanish league. Raphinha, Barcelona’s breakout player of the season and the Champions League’s leading scorer, came through again for Hasni Flick’s team in attack – and defense. Raphina’s dangerous cross ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson DeChambeau is trying to chase down Rory McIlroy again in a major. He has 18 holes to do it
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau finds himself trying to chase down Rory McIlroy in another major championship. This time, he has 18 holes to do it. The two-time and reigning U.S. Open champion made a nearly 50-foot putt from just off the green at the 18th hole Saturday, giving him a 3-under 69 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Masters starting times for the final round
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Starting times Sunday for the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club (all times EDT): 9:40 a.m. — Brian Campbell 9:50 a.m. — Hideki Matsuyama, Akshay Bhatia 10 a.m. — Justin Thomas, Min Woo Lee 10:10 a.m. — Brian Harman, J.J. Spaun 10:20 a.m. — Patrick Cantlay, Wyndham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harris’ 2-run homer in the ninth lifts Braves over Rays 5-4 for their first road win
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Michael Harris II hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 5-4 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday for their first road win of the season. Sean Murphy homered twice — a solo shot in the seventh and then back-to-back with Ozzie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Key hole at the Masters: Rory McIlroy creates some space with the only eagle at No. 15
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A look at the key hole Saturday in the third round of the Masters: HOLE: 15. YARDAGE: 550. PAR: 5. STROKE AVERAGE: 4.77 RANK: 14 KEY FACT: Rory McIlroy hit a 339-yard drive and a stratospheric 6-iron that landed on the upslope of the firm green and settled 6 feet away. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marchessault prepares for emotional return to T-Mobile Arena to face Golden Knights
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nearly a dozen fans stood outside Saturday morning, waiting for Jonathan Marchessault and his teammates to appear so they could get autographs. It was a normal sight outside the Golden Knights practice facility, but this was at T-Mobile Arena as the Nashville Predators had their morning skate in preparation for that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Reed and Ludvig Aberg make Saturday moves at the Masters. Justin Rose drops back
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Patrick Reed says his putter has been “on vacation.” Golf fans who primarily watch major championships and the PGA Tour might have the impression that Reed has been lounging on a beach somewhere, too. But Reed’s putter might be coming home, and it helped him move up the leaderboard at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baldwin’s pinch-hit single in 9th lifts White Sox over Red Sox 3-2
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Brooks Baldwin lined an RBI single off Boston closer Aroldis Chapman with one out in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 win over the Red Sox on Saturday. Baldwin’s hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two hits and 2 RBIs each from Stowers and Conine lead Marlins past Nationals 7-6
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Kyle Stowers and Griffin Conine had two hits and drove in two runs each to lead the Miami Marlins to a 7-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Sandy Alcantara (2-0) allowed four runs and five hits over 5 2/3 innings. The 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner, who walked four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champion Scottie Scheffler fails to make a move, trails by 7 shots in Masters
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The door was open all day for Scottie Scheffler. The defending Masters champion failed to take advantage time and time again, leaving him seven shots behind leader Rory McIlroy with a round left in his bid to join Jack Nicklaus as the only players to win three green jackets in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy has masterful start at Augusta and closes in on career Grand Slam
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy raced out to the best start the Masters has seen in its 91-year history, with six straight 3s on his scorecard that shot him into the lead Saturday and left him 18 holes away from that coveted green jacket and the career Grand Slam. McIlroy chipped in for eagle ... Read More »
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