National Sports
Gushue says Cole gave young Newfoundlanders belief that they could achieve big things
By Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press on April 26th, 2024
Canadian curling champion Brad Gushue first struck up a friendship with Bob Cole some 20 years ago during the NHL lockout. The legendary broadcaster – an elite curler himself in his younger days – would often watch the up-and-coming skip throw stones at the local club in their hometown of St. John’s, N.L. “At times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on April 25th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Aaron Gordon had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Nikola Jokic added 24 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets moved to the brink of the second round with a 112-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series Thursday night. Jamal Murray of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Thursday, April 25, 2024
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs First Round Florida 5 Tampa Bay 3 (Florida leads best-of-seven series 3-0) Carolina 3 N.Y. Islanders 2 (Carolina leads best-of-seven series 3-0) — AHL Playoffs First Round Charlotte 3 Hartford 1 (Charlotte leads best-of-three series 1-0) Texas 2 Manitoba 0 (Texas wins best-of-three series 2-0) — NBA Playoffs First Round Orlando ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid says he’s suffering from Bell’s palsy
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on April 25th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid has been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a form of facial paralysis he says has affected him since before the play-in tournament. Embiid wore sunglasses to the podium after he scored 50 points in the Sixers’ Game 3 win over the New York Knicks and said he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QMJHL: Drakkar cruise past Eagles 4-0 to take 1-0 semifinal series lead
By The Canadian Press on April 25th, 2024
BAIE-COMEAU, Que. – Charles-Édward Gravel earned a 26-save shutout as the Baie-Comeau Drakkar cruised to a 4-0 win over the Cape Breton Eagles in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playoff action on Thursday. Raoul Boilard, Justin Poirier, Justin Gill and Louis-Charles Plourde scored for Baie-Comeau, which took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven semifinal series. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joel Embiid scores 50 points to lead 76ers past Knicks 125-114 to cut deficit to 2-1
By Dan Gelston, The Associated Press on April 25th, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Joel Embiid scored 50 points, making all four 3-point attempts and scoring 18 in a potential series-shifting third quarter on Thursday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. Embiid boldly stated “we’re going to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead
By Vin A. Cherwoo, The Associated Press on April 25th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Defensemen Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov got Carolina off to a fast start and the Hurricanes held on to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Thursday night for a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. Sebastian Aho also scored for the Hurricanes and Andrei Svechnikov had two assists. Frederik Andersen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grace Kim shoots 7-under 64 at Wilshire Country Club to lead LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship
By The Associated Press on April 25th, 2024
LOS ANGLES (AP) – Grace Kim shot a 7-under 64 at Wilshire Country Club to take the first-round lead Thursday in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship. Playing in the morning session, the 23-year-old Australian capped her bogey-free round with a chip-in birdie on the par-3 18th. “Well, I chunked my tee shot on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
By Mark Didtler, The Associated Press on April 25th, 2024
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series. Brandon Montour, Sam Reinhart and Steven Lorentz also scored for the Panthers, who will seek a sweep Saturday night ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history, win 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1
By Dick Scanlon, The Associated Press on April 25th, 2024
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Orlando Magic handed Cleveland the worst playoff loss in franchise history, winning 121-83 on Thursday night to cut the Cavaliers’ lead to 2-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Franz Wagner finished with 16 points and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry share lead in team event at TPC of Louisiana
By Richard Meek, The Associated Press on April 25th, 2024
AVONDALE, La. (AP) – Rory McIlroy is enjoying his first visit to New Orleans – on and off the course. McIlroy and Shane Lowry shot an 11-under 61 in fourball play Thursday for a share of the first-round lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA Tour’s only team event. The Irish duo ... Read More »
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