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Wiggins returns to Heat’s lineup against Bulls after missing 6 games because of hamstring injury
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins returned to the lineup against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night after missing six games because of a right hamstring injury. Wiggins had missed 15 of Miami’s 30 games due to a variety of ailments since the Heat acquired him from Golden State in the Jimmy Butler ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Djokovic upset by Tabilo in the 2nd round at Monte Carlo. Alcaraz advances
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
MONACO (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s latest bid to win a 100th career title ended in another upset defeat to a familiar face. Alejandro Tabilo, who handed the 24-time Grand Slam champion a surprising loss at the Italian Open last year, beat Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teoscar Hernández homers and drives in 3 as Dodgers defeat Nationals 6-5 to avoid sweep
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Teoscar Hernández homered and drove in three, including the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep. Los Angeles designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 2 for 4 with singles in the first and seventh and a walk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yastrzemski hits a 2-run homer in the 10th inning and Giants top Reds 8-6
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, Jung Hoo Lee had three hits including a triple and a double, and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a five-run deficit for an 8-6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Wilmer Flores had three hits including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona coach says ‘We’re not through yet’ to CL semifinals despite Dortmund demolition
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski struck again to lead Barcelona to a commanding 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday. Lewandowski scored twice and Raphinha had a goal and two assists, leaving the Catalan club in a strong position to reach the semifinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cameron Smith dons a blue blazer in a practice round at the Masters as he chases the green jacket
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Cameron Smith went for a different look Wednesday in his final tuneup for the Masters. The Australian donned a blue blazer for a practice round ahead of Thursday’s start of the tournament at Augusta National. Smith warmed up on the driving range with the blazer over a polo shirt, then proceeded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners place starting 2B Ryan Bliss on IL with left biceps tear
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners placed second baseman Ryan Bliss on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left biceps tear. The 25-year-old Bliss was injured on a swing during the Mariners’ 12-inning loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday. He had started all 11 games for Seattle and was batting .200 (7 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals call up Drew Waters, put Mark Canha on injured list
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals recalled OF Drew Waters from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday to replace OF Mark Canha, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left abductor strain. Canha was injured in Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins when he crashed into the wall in left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending champ Denver tops Frozen 4 field followed by BU and newcomers Penn State, Western Michigan
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — If big-game experience counts for anything, Denver men’s hockey coach David Carle was encouraged how the defending champion Pioneers dealt with their share of second-half adversity to make it back to the Frozen Four. “We’ve learned and grown up through every challenging experience,” the seventh year coach said of a season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxey re-injures finger and will miss remaining games this season for the 76ers
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey won’t return this season after re-injuring his sprained right finger. Maxey was ramping up for a return to play, but an MRI confirmed he damaged the finger again. The team said Wednesday he is expected to make a full recovery. Maxey posted a career high 26.3 points per game and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carroll homers again, Pfaadt throws 6 scoreless innings to lead the D-backs past the Orioles 9-0
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Carroll homered for the second straight game, Pavin Smith added a two-run shot and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-0 on Wednesday. Brandon Pfaadt (2-1) threw six scoreless innings, giving up four hits and two walks while striking out three. The D-backs won two of three games in the ... Read More »
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