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Memorials begin for some killed in Dominican Republic nightclub collapse as death toll reaches 221
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Memorials were taking place Thursday for a merengue star and others killed when a cement roof collapsed at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic, as the number of dead surged to 221 and crews searched for more bodies under the rubble. Mourners clad in black and white streamed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada women to face Ireland in Belfast in final warmup ahead of Rugby World Cup
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
Canada’s women will play Ireland in Belfast on Aug. 9 in their final test match before this summer’s Rugby World Cup in England. Canada, ranked second in the world, defeated No. 5 Ireland 21-8 the last time they met, during the 2024 WXV 1 tournament in Langley, B.C. “This match against Ireland will give us ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sweden shuts out Hungary and Japan defeats Norway at women’s ice hockey worlds
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Sweden fought hard to overcome newcomer Hungary 2-0 for a second win at the women’s ice hockey world championship on Thursday. Linnea Johansson broke the deadlock late in the middle period and had an assist for the second goal netted by Lina Ljungblom in the third period when the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran Dhoni steps in after elbow fracture rules Chennai captain Gaikwad out of IPL
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
CHENNAI, India (AP) — Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is out for the rest of the Indian Premier League with an elbow injury and veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni will now lead the side. “We got an X-ray, which was inconclusive, and we had an MRI, which revealed a fracture in his elbow,” coach Stephen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark DeRosa will manage the United States for a second straight World Baseball Classic
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Former major leaguer Mark DeRosa will manage the United States for the second straight World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball said Thursday. DeRosa led the U.S. to the championship of the 2023 tournament, where it lost to Japan 3-2 as Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout to end the game. Michael Hill, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian champion Jacobs edges Italy’s Retornaz at Grand Slam of Curling event
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
TORONTO — Reigning Canadian champion Brad Jacobs defeated Italy’s Joel Retornaz 5-4 on Thursday morning at the AMJ Players’ Championship. Jacobs, who threw at a game-low 70 per cent, scored a single in the eighth end for the win. The world bronze medallist is playing with a substitute front end this week of Connor Njegovan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grand National horse Celebre d’Allen died after developing respiratory infection
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — A severe respiratory infection is likely to have contributed to the death of Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen, according to the findings of the post-mortem released Thursday. The post-mortem also acknowledged that the 13-year-old horse’s immune system was “severely compromised” after running the gruelling jumps race on Saturday. Celebre d’Allen, a 125-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Number of dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in Dominican Republic rises to 221 as burials start
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Memorials were taking place Thursday for a merengue star and others killed when a cement roof collapsed at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic, as the number of dead surged to 221 and crews searched for more bodies under the rubble. Mourners clad in black and white streamed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox players Korey Lee and Mike Tauchman placed on 10-day injured list
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White have placed catcher Korey Lee and outfielder Mike Tauchman on the 10-day injured list. The team announced the moves prior to its series finale at Cleveland on Thursday. Lee has a sprained left ankle and Tauchman is back on the IL for the second time this season with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leganes players to promote testicular cancer awareness with special logo on crotches
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Spanish soccer club Leganes has joined the fight against testicular cancer by planning to wear attention-grabbing shorts for its upcoming game against Barcelona. Their shorts will bear a special logo right in the crotch of two spheres joined by a cancer awareness bow and encircled by “Testicular Cancer Society.” The public awareness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alcaraz advances to face in-form Fils on tough day for seeds at Monte Carlo Masters
By Canadian Press on April 10th, 2025
MONACO (AP) — Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals after beating qualifier Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday. Alcaraz saved nine of the 10 break points he faced and took five of the seven chances he had. “Honestly it was difficult, Danny is playing great,” the third-ranked Alcaraz said. “The score ... Read More »
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