National Sports
Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez to get second opinion on sore shoulder following MRI
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will get a second opinion on his sore right shoulder after undergoing an MRI. “We’re going to get some other opinions on it,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Friday. “So there’s really nothing to report at this time. We’re gathering information, some second opinions from other doctors. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays promote speedy prospect Chandler Simpson before game versus Yankees
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays promoted speedy prospect Chandler Simpson on Friday before their game against the New York Yankees. The 24-year-old Simpson is the No. 7 prospect in the Rays’ organization, according to MLB Pipeline. He stole 104 bases and led all minor league players with a .355 batting average in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High school football recruit in Alabama declines $750,000 NIL deal to stay in state, trainer says
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Cameron Pritchett, one of the top high school football recruits in Alabama, has declined a $750,000 name, image and likeness deal that would have required the sophomore to move out of state, his trainer said Friday. The 6-foot-3 edge rusher will stay at Thompson High School in Alabaster, where he has established himself as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another win and clean sheet for Espanyol eases La Liga relegation fears
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Espanyol beat Getafe 1-0 in La Liga to record a third straight victory and ease its relegation fears on Friday. On-loan center half Marash Kumbulla got the only goal near halftime. Any hopes of a Getafe comeback were scorched on the hour mark when Nigerian defender Christantus Uche was sent off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After early end to season, Canucks enter off-season with looming questions
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
VANCOUVER — One year after reaching Game 7 of the second round of the playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks begin their summer a month earlier. After a season filled with injuries, drama, turmoil and a 19-point drop in the Western Conference standings, questions loom as the team heads into the off-season. Most pressing: Can forward Elias ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Burnley and Leeds record narrow wins to move one step closer to Premier League return
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Leeds and Burnley remain favourites to secure promotion to the Premier League after both teams won again on Friday to remain tied on points at the top of the Championship table. Burnley won at nine-man Watford 2-1 and Leeds, which leads the league on goal difference, beat Oxford United 1-0. With three rounds remaining, both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays RHP Scherzer receives 2nd cortisone shot in sore right thumb
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer received a second cortisone shot in his troublesome right thumb this week and will try playing catch again when he rejoins the team in Houston next week, manager John Schneider said Friday. A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer had a cortisone injection on March 31, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rest was the priority for Panthers down the stretch, and now the Cup champs seek a playoff payoff
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Paul Maurice didn’t care about which team the Panthers drew for Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Didn’t care about whether that series would start on home ice or not. Didn’t care about finishing first, second or third in the Atlantic Division, either. The Panthers have much ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rennes survive double-touch penalty scare to beat 10-man Nantes 2-1
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
RENNES, France (AP) — Rennes had a first-half penalty chalked off for a rare double touch but bounced back to beat Nantes 2-1 in an action-packed Ligue 1 match on Friday. Arnaud Kalimuendo scored the penalty after 14 minutes but like Julian Alvarez for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid in their recent Champions League tie, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nichushkin’s personal life is in a ‘good spot’ ahead of Avalanche-Stars playoff series, coach says
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin took strides to take his hard-checking, goal-scoring game to another level this season. Same with his life away from the rink, his Colorado Avalanche teammates, coach and GM maintain. It was nearly a year ago against the Dallas Stars when Nichushkin was suspended for six months and placed in Stage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston Marathon and city insist all are welcome. But some runners say politics will keep them home
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon and Mayor Michelle Wu insisted on Friday that international runners and other foreign visitors remain welcome in the city and said there is no evidence that travel for this year’s race has fallen off in the face of increased border scrutiny. “Regardless of what’s happening at other levels, and ... Read More »
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