National Sports
De Bruyne sparks Man City comeback in 5-2 win over Palace in Premier League
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
Kevin De Bruyne sparked Manchester City’s remarkable fightback from two goals down in a 5-2 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday that re-ignited his team’s Champions League qualification hopes. The 33-year-old De Bruyne curled a free kick in off the post to begin the comeback in the 33rd minute and had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Ken Griffey Jr.’s wife, Melissa, asked if he could do some chores around the house this weekend. “No,” he told her, “I have to work the Masters.” They haven’t spoken in a few days, he said kiddingly. But hey, it’s Masters week, and the Hall of Fame baseball player simply couldn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Domantas Sabonis set to win 3rd straight NBA rebound title, eyeing another All-NBA spot
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis is about to join a pretty special group of rebounders. There are six players in NBA history to win at least three consecutive rebound titles: Wilt Chamberlain, Dennis Rodman, Moses Malone, Kevin Garnett and Andre Drummond. Of those, Drummond is still active and — now that Howard is going in — the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The NBA’s playoff chase will end Sunday. Here’s a look at what’s happening
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
With one day left, the NBA playoff picture is still not in complete focus. It’s crystal-clear in the Eastern Conference, where two playoff matchups are known, the top six seeds are set and the four play-in spots are all locked in. In the Western Conference, there’s still much to be decided. The top three seeds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalkeeper Ederson provides another assist for Man City, then comes off injured
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes was forced off with a muscle injury in his right leg during the Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Saturday, minutes after providing an assist for a goal for the fourth time this season. The Brazil international appeared to injure himself making a routine pass ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump administration ordered to unfreeze funding in dispute with Maine over transgender students
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A U.S. District Court judge ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze federal aid to Maine to comply with requirements under a law aimed at prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education. District Court Judge John Woodcock issued a temporary restraining order on Friday in a case brought by the state of Maine against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US star McKennie, Tonali, Fagioli among 13 players being investigated for illegal gambling
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — United States midfielder Weston McKennie is among 13 soccer players being investigated for illegal online betting in Italy, according to widespread media reports. A new investigation by Milan prosecutors stems from evidence given by Sandro Tonali and Nicolò Fagioli in 2023. Both then served lengthy bans, ruling them out for most of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin’s Laila Edwards is quickly establishing herself as future face of women’s hockey
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
Laila Edwards shakes her head knowingly, reflecting back in being the first to admit how unprepared she was at her first U.S. women’s national hockey team camp in the summer of 2022. At 18, Edwards was in awe and awkward. She was surrounded by many of her childhood idols and, at 6-foot-1, 188 pounds, still ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins host the Bruins, look to continue home win streak
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
Boston Bruins (32-39-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (33-35-12, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Boston Bruins. Pittsburgh has a 20-14-5 record in home games and a 33-35-12 record overall. The Penguins have a -45 scoring differential, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild visit the Canucks, try to stop road losing streak
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
Minnesota Wild (43-30-7, in the Central Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (37-29-13, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Canucks -114, Wild -106; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild will try to break their six-game road skid in a matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver is 37-29-13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers host the Cubs on 7-game home win streak
By Canadian Press on April 12th, 2025
Chicago Cubs (9-7, second in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (11-4, third in the NL West) Los Angeles; Saturday, 9:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Ben Brown (1-1, 7.71 ERA, 2.23 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Dodgers: Roki Sasaki (0-0, 4.15 ERA, 2.08 WHIP, nine strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dodgers -185, Cubs +154; over/under is ... Read More »
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