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US to play Haiti, Saudi Arabia, and Trinidad and Tobago in first round of CONCACAF Gold Cup
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
The United States will play Haiti, Saudi Arabia, and Trinidad and Tobago in Group D during the first round of this year’s CONCACAF Gold Cup. Defending Gold Cup champion Mexico will meet Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Suriname in Group A of the biennial championship of North and Central America and Caribbean, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada to face Honduras, El Salvador and Curaçao at CONCACAF Gold Cup this summer
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
Canada has been drawn with Honduras, El Salvador and Curaçao in Group B at this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Canadian men are ranked 30th in the world while Honduras is No. 75, El Salvador No. 81 and Curaçao No. 90. The top two in each of the four groups advance to the knockout round. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venezuelan NWSL star opts out of national team duty fearing possible return issues
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Thorns forward Deyna Castellanos says she did not play for Venezuela’s national team in a pair of recent games because of concerns she might not be able to return to the United States. At issue were the current and anticipated immigration and travel policies imposed by the Trump administration. “The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox take advantage of Toronto miscues, rally to win 4-3 in 10th and avoid 4-game sweep
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Pinch-runner David Hamilton scampered home when the drawn-in Toronto infield couldn’t handle Trevor Story’s nubber to second base, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Blue Jays 4-3 in 10 innings on Thursday to avoid a four-game sweep. Boston rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the eighth and trailed again after George ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Rose steals the Masters show and builds 3-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Justin Rose managed to steal the attention away from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in the Masters by matching his personal best at Augusta National with a 7-under 65 for a three-shot lead Thursday in the first major of the year. Scheffler did his part in his bid to win a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Texas receiver Isaiah Bond surrenders on sexual assault warrant, calls claims ‘false’
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Former Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond, who is projected as a likely second-day pick in this month’s NFL draft, surrendered on a sexual assault warrant Thursday and was released after posting bail, according to published reports. Bond turned himself in Thursday morning on the outstanding warrant, according to the Dallas Morning News, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy turns a promising start into another pedestrian opening round at the Masters
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Two well-struck shots. Two big bounces over the green. That was all it took for Rory McIlroy to turn a superb opening round into another pedestrian start at the Masters. McIlroy was 4-under par, three shots behind leader Justin Rose and looking to take it deeper when he made double bogey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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