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Djokovic faces ‘new reality’ after losing another opening match in Madrid
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — After losing a second straight opening match and three in a row overall, Novak Djokovic said he was facing a “new reality” in his two decades of pro tennis. Djokovic’s public coming to terms with his rare losing streak came after he fell in straight sets to Matteo Arnaldi in his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa Rapid FC players look to make community impact
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
OTTAWA — Emily Amano remembers going to TD Place to watch her soccer heroes and now she and her teammates will be the ones inspiring a whole new generation. Ottawa Rapid FC will play their inaugural match against AFC Toronto on Sunday as part of the second weekend of play for the Northern Super League. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings acquire QB Sam Howell from Seahawks in trade involving 5th-round pick swap
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with Seattle on Saturday during the NFL draft, swapping fifth-round picks with the Seahawks for a young backup for J.J. McCarthy who has starting experience. The Vikings sent the 142nd overall selection to the Seahawks for the 172nd overall selection to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox acquire INF Gage Workman in a trade with the Cubs
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox acquired infielder Gage Workman in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The White Sox sent cash to the Cubs for Workman, who was designated for assignment on Wednesday. Infielder Nick Maton was designated for assignment by the South Siders to make room on their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders’ long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders’ wait finally has ended. The Cleveland Browns selected the Colorado quarterback and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick in the NFL draft on Saturday. That ended a stunning fall for Sanders, the most recognizable player in this draft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NASCAR returns from only break of season with drivers hoping to stop Bell, Hamlin and Larson
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR is back in action following its only weekend off of the 38-race schedule with a Sunday showdown at Talladega Superspeedway, where the drivers will try to halt the early domination shown by Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson. The trio arrived at the Alabama track with seven combined victories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrexham seals third straight promotion and will play in English soccer’s second tier
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham is one step from the Premier League. The Welsh soccer team’s remarkable rise under celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continued when it sealed promotion to English soccer’s second tier on Saturday. A 3-0 win against Charlton ensured Wrexham will go up as the third division runner-up behind champion Birmingham. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!England sweeps another Women’s Six Nations after beating France by one point
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
LONDON (AP) — England won a seventh successive Women’s Six Nations title after surviving a sensational France fightback by 43-42 at Twickenham on Saturday. Both unbeaten teams were playing for a Grand Slam. England trailed only once, very early, and only for two minutes. But there was nothing inevitable about its fourth successive Grand Slam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shedeur Sanders taken in 5th round by Browns, ending his long wait
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders’ wait finally has ended. The Cleveland Browns selected the Colorado quarterback and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick in the NFL draft on Saturday. That ended a stunning fall for Sanders, the most recognizable player in this draft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ja Morant ruled out of Grizzlies’ game against the Thunder in NBA playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis guard Ja Morant will not play in Game 4 of the Grizzlies’ series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday while still dealing with a hip contusion from Game 3. Interim coach Tuomas Iisalo confirmed Morant’s absence during his pregame availability less than two hours before the game. Iisalo did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee Titans draft Canadian receiver Elic Ayomanor
By Canadian Press on April 26th, 2025
Elic Ayomanor is a Tennessee Titan. Tennessee selected the Stanford Cardinal receiver with the 34th pick of the fourth round, No. 136 overall, in the NFL draft Saturday. Ayomanor was the first Canadian taken in this year’s draft, extending the streak of at least one Canuck having been selected since 2011. A record five Canadians ... Read More »
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