National Sports
Alcaraz recovers to beat Cerundolo in 2nd round of Monte Carlo Masters
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
MONACO (AP) — Defending French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz started his clay-court season by rallying to a 3-6, 6-0, 6-1 victory over Francisco Cerundolo in the second round of Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday. The second-seeded Alcaraz was coming off a surprising loss to Belgian veteran David Goffin in his first match at the Miami ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It’s never easy watching’: NHLers on the mental toll of injuries
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Max Pacioretty had just torn his right Achilles tendon for the second time in less than a year. The veteran NHL forward was lying in bed — where he had just spent months recovering from the exact same injury — and again had his thoughts all to himself. Self-pity as another surgery and long rehabilitation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian Open organizers can’t wait to welcome back Jannik Sinner from his doping ban
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
ROME (AP) — Jannik Sinner’s return from his three-month doping ban is a month away and Italian Open organizers can’t wait to welcome back the first home No. 1 player in the tournament’s history. “I’m expecting that he’s going to be swamped by the fans’ affection, so we’re going to have to make sure that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricane Helene hit Augusta National last summer. What it left is noticeable, not necessarily bad
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The patrons walking up the first fairway at Augusta National during a sun-splashed practice round for the Masters managed to find a nice viewpoint between a couple of pines, where they watched as Justin Rose hit an approach shot to the green. There are quite a few more places for them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about the roof collapse at the Jet Set club in the Dominican Republic
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed nearly an hour after a merengue concert began, killing at least 113 people and injuring at least 255. Politicians and athletes were among those at Jet Set in Santo Domingo when disaster struck early Tuesday. Officials have said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian men to train in Halifax ahead of four-team Canadian Shield event in June
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Canada will train in Halifax ahead of the Canadian Shield soccer tournament in June in Toronto. Canada Soccer says the 30th-ranked Canadian men will begin the June FIFA international window in Halifax, with their June 1-5 stay marking the first time the team has visited Nova Scotia’s capital. “We’re thrilled to once again take our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pendrith set to make Masters debut as four Canadians play first major of men’s season
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
Despite being one of the best Canadian golfers on the PGA Tour, Taylor Pendrith didn’t really grow up dreaming of playing in the Masters. Instead, his goal was to play in Major League Baseball or the NHL. Pendrith, who was the MVP of his high school baseball team in Richmond Hill, Ont., and also played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matic describes Onana as ‘one of the worst goalkeepers’ in Man United’s history
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
LYON, France (AP) — Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic fanned the flames Wednesday ahead of the Europa League match against Manchester United by describing Andre Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers” in the English club’s history. Onana, who joined from Inter Milan in 2023, has said in the build-up to Thursday’s first leg of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy great Fabio Cannavaro fired by Dinamo Zagreb after barely 3 months in charge
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Italian soccer great Fabio Cannavaro was fired as coach of Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday with the team falling out of contention to win an eighth straight Croatian league title. Cannavaro, who captained Italy to the 2006 World Cup title, was only at the helm for 14 competitive matches after becoming coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sweden defeats Germany to open women’s hockey worlds
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Sweden defeated Germany 5-2 to open the women’s hockey world championship on Wednesday. Hanna Thuvik scored the first goal of the tournament 10:34 into the opening period for Sweden. Mira Hallin doubled the lead midway through the second in a Group B game. Luisa Welcke reduced the German deficit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roof collapse at Dominican club kills at least 113 as officials scramble to identify victims
By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2025
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The legendary Jet Set club in Santo Domingo was packed with musicians, professional athletes and government officials when dust began falling from the ceiling and into people’s drinks. Minutes later, the entire roof collapsed. Concrete slabs killed more than 113 people and trapped dozens of others on a dancefloor ... Read More »
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