National Sports
Key hole at the Masters: the reachable par-5 15th that gave Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay fits
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A look at the key hole Thursday in the first round of the Masters: HOLE: 15. YARDAGE: 550. PAR: 5. STROKE AVERAGE: 4.916 RANK: 15 KEY FACT: Rory McIlroy was at 4 under when he hit his second over the green at the reachable par 5. His pitch rolled through the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners 2B Ryan Bliss to underdog surgery on torn left bicep and will be out 4-5 months
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners second baseman Ryan Bliss will undergo surgery to repair a left biceps tear and will be out four to five months, the team said Thursday. Bliss, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, was injured on a swing during the Mariners’ 12-inning loss to the Houston Astros on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3-time America’s Cup-winner Peter Burling to leave Team New Zealand
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Helmsman Peter Burling is leaving Team New Zealand after nearly a decade in which he steered New Zealand boats to three consecutive wins in sailing’s America’s Cup. His departure was confirmed Friday in separate statements from Burling and Team New Zealand. The former Olympic sailing gold medalist and nine-time world ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cavaliers sit 4 starters out against Indiana as they begin preparing for playoff run
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are keeping four of their five starters out of their game Thursday night at Indiana, though coach Kenny Atkinson said all could still play in the team’s final two games. Forward Evan Mobley and guards Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Max Strus all sat out with Cleveland having already ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan signs Elliot Cadeau and Morez Johnson, Michigan State adds Kaleb Glenn from transfer portal
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
Michigan and Michigan State have added much-needed players from the transfer portal. The Wolverines signed guard Elliot Cadeau, a two-year starter at North Carolina, and former Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. on Thursday. Cadeau averaged 9.4 points and 6.2 assists as the Tar Heels’ starting point guard last season. Johnson, a 6-foot-9, 255-pound forward, averaged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global Fight League postpones inaugural MMA shows but it still plans to go ahead
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
The Global Fight League has postponed its scheduled first two shows, but says it still plans to go ahead with the team-based mixed martial arts promotion. “Our primary investor did not fulfil his scheduled funding obligation which has caused us to postpone our May events. However, we absolutely will be moving forward,” Canadian Darren Owen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Gardiner, Campbell shine in 5-0 win over Finland in women’s world hockey
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — The first game puck didn’t last long. Jennifer Gardiner’s world championship debut for the Canadian women’s hockey team featured her first goal, her second, and an assist in a 5-0 blanking of Finland on Thursday. The ritual reward of a game puck wrapped in hockey tape inscribed with the date of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brenton Doyle ties career high with 5 RBIs, Rockies beat Brewers 7-2
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Brenton Doyle tied his career high with five RBIs, hitting a leadoff homer in the first inning, a run-scoring single in the seventh and a bases-clearing double in the eighth to lead the Colorado Rockies over the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 on Thursday. Zac Veen doubled for his first career RBI as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manitoba government adopts, fixes torn Canadian flag from football team
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The large Canadian flag that was recently draped on the front of the Manitoba legislature is being repaired for a second time and is being adopted by the Manitoba government. The nine-by-18-metre flag was property of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football team and was brought out onto the field for the national anthem ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Onana at fault twice as Man United draws 2-2 at Lyon, Tottenham held at home, Chelsea stays perfect
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
Andre Onana, described by Nemanja Matic as “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history”, was at fault for both goals as his side drew 2-2 at Lyon in a Europa League quarterfinal first leg on Thursday. Former United midfielder Matic, now a player with Lyon, made the less than flattering comments about Onana ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tomas Hertl expected to return for Golden Knights in game against the Kraken
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Center Tomas Hertl is expected back in the lineup for the Vegas Golden Knights for Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken. Hertl led the Golden Knights in goals and was a key player in Vegas’ high-performing power play before getting injured while being slammed into the boards by Tampa Bay ... Read More »
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