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Sampdoria turns to players from its golden era to avoid first ever fall to Serie C
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
ROME (AP) — A Serie A championship. Three European finals including one continental trophy. A run of four Italian Cup titles in nine years. There was a time — 1980s early 1990s — when Sampdoria was at or near the pinnacle of Italian soccer. How times have changed. On the brink of being relegated to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grand National runner Celebre D’Allen dies after collapsing during the race
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
A horse that collapsed on the racecourse after running in the Grand National has died, the British Horseracing Authority confirmed on Tuesday. Celebre D’Allen — a 125-1 outsider in the storied British jumps race on Saturday — was pulled up in the latter stages before collapsing. After receiving treatment on the course, he walked into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pre-game concerts coming to Women’s Champions League finals in Europe from next season
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Pre-game concerts are coming to the biggest stages in European women’s soccer from next season as part of a Pepsi sponsorship announced on Tuesday. UEFA said a five-year renewal with PepsiCo will see kickoff shows at each final in the Women’s Champions League through 2030 and at the 2029 European Championship. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s the last week of the NBA regular season. It’s time to talk awards, and the MVP race
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
Denver’s Nikola Jokic might end the season averaging a 30-point triple-double. His numbers, going into the final week: 30 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game. That is a combination of stats never previously seen in NBA history. And he probably isn’t going to be MVP. It is time for the annual debate and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United heading to Asia for postseason tour to help raise ‘significant’ revenue
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s players will travel to Asia after their final Premier League match for the club’s first ever postseason tour, with officials citing the need for “significant additional revenue” as one reason. Following the home game against Aston Villa on May 25, United will fly to play games in Kuala Lumpur ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Numbers: How this might be the weakest bottom three in Premier League history
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
It seems like it’s never been harder for promoted teams to stay in the Premier League. It looks fairly certain that the three promoted teams will be relegated to the Championship after just one season for the second straight year. That’s never previously happened in the Premier League era (since 1992). Last season, it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two courts: NCAA’s present (Gators!) and future play out 1700 miles apart on the same day
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The final buzzer in San Antonio closed a drama that ended with confetti and Gator chomps — a thrill-a-minute NCAA title for the Florida Gators that reminded us all of what’s so good about the games these college athletes play. In another court — a few hours earlier and 1,700 miles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton and St. Louis meet in Western Conference play
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
St. Louis Blues (43-29-7, in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (44-28-5, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers and the St. Louis Blues square off in Western Conference action. Edmonton has a 23-12-3 record in home games and a 44-28-5 record overall. The Oilers are 10th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle brings 3-game win streak into matchup against Utah
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
Seattle Kraken (34-38-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (35-30-12, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Utah Hockey Club -242, Kraken +198; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken are looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Utah ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild host the Sharks after overtime win
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
San Jose Sharks (20-47-10, in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (42-29-7, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks visit the Minnesota Wild after the Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in overtime. Minnesota is 42-29-7 overall and 20-17-2 in home games. The Wild have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philadelphia looks to break road losing streak, visits New York
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers (31-37-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Rangers (36-34-7, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers will attempt to break a six-game road skid when they take on the New York Rangers. New York has an 11-11-1 record in Metropolitan Division games and a ... Read More »
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