National Sports
Austin’s Brandon Vázquez, Brad Stuver help keep defending-champion Galaxy winless with 1-0 victory
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Brandon Vázquez scored off a deflection in the 81st minute and Brad Stuver finished off his league-high fifth clean sheet as Austin FC blanked Los Angeles 1-0 on Saturday, keeping the defending champions winless through the season’s first nine weeks. Vázquez scored for the first time in his first season with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics have tunnel vision on Magic as they begin their attempt to repeat as NBA champions
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — It’s been six months since Celtics star Jayson Tatum stood at center court in Boston’s TD Garden and addressed fans minutes after receiving his 2024 championship ring and watching the franchise’s 18th banner raised into the rafters. Tatum welled with emotion as he thanked fans for their support during the title run. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Records for Poulin, Desbiens as Canada downs Finland 8-1 in world hockey semifinal
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin and goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens rewrote some women’s world hockey championship history in Saturday’s 8-1 semifinal win over Finland. Poulin’s first-period goal for her 87th career point in the tournament passed Hayley Wickenheiser for the most by a Canadian. The 34-year-old from Beauceville, Que., later added an assist for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Torkelson hits 3-run homer, Tigers win 3-1 and send Royals to 6th straight loss
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the fifth inning off Seth Lugo, and the Detroit Tigers extended the Kansas City Royals’ losing streak to six with a 3-1 win Saturday. Detroit won the first three games of the four-game series and is 8-1 at Comerica Park, its best home start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers sign defenceman Ty Emberson to two-year contract extension
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Ty Emberson to a two-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Saturday. The contract carries an average annual value of US$1.3 million. Emberson dressed in 76 games during his first season in Edmonton, scoring two goals and dishing out 11 assists while averaging 15:07 time on ice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates recall 2-time All-Star reliever David Bednar following minor league stint
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Bednar is back in the big leagues. The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled their two-time All-Star closer on Saturday ahead of their game against Cleveland. Pittsburgh sent Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis earlier this month after he struggled in three appearances to start the season. Bednar was 0-2 with a 27.00 ERA and one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Union Berlin and Stuttgart set Bundesliga record with 8 goals before halftime
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
BERLIN (AP) — Union Berlin’s German league match against Stuttgart on Saturday became the first Bundesliga game with eight goals before halftime. The score was 4-4. Both sides are in the bottom half of the standings. Andre Ilic scored twice for Berlin, while Suttgart had four different scorers. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celta Vigo denounces racist slurs against player at Barcelona
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba was targeted by racist insults from Barcelona fans after their La Liga game on Saturday, his coach said. Celta coach Claudio Giráldez said the 22-year-old Moriba, who is from Guinea, was subjected to racist slurs when he was substituted late in the game won by Barcelona ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raphinha leads Barcelona’s thrilling 4-3 comeback over Celta in La Liga
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Hansi Flick ran onto the field on the final whistle and lifted Raphinha off his feet in a bear hug. The Brazil forward deserved being singled out for extra praise from Barcelona’s coach. He had just led a thrilling 4-3 fightback over Celta Vigo by scoring two late goals including a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buttler powers Gujarat to top of the IPL while Lucknow stuns Rajasthan by 2 runs
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Jos Buttler scored 97 not out off 54 balls as Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by seven wickets and moved atop the Indian Premier League on Saturday. Elsewhere, pacer Avesh Khan bowled a tremendous final over for Lucknow Super Giants to stun hosts Rajasthan Royals by a slender two runs in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood displays growing pains and flashes of promise in spring game
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood showed glimpses of the growing pains he will experience as a freshman and flashes of the promise that made him the nation’s top-rated high school football recruit in the Wolverines’ spring game on Saturday. Underwood was 12 of 25 for 187 yards with a scrimmage-ending, 88-yard ... Read More »
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