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Stars and Avs in playoff-opening series of Cup favorites that has Mikko Rantanen on a different side
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Mikko Rantanen was at ease Friday when talking about the excitement of starting the playoffs, which the standout forward experienced with the Colorado Avalanche each of the past seven seasons that included a Stanley Cup title. Except this time Rantanen will be on the other side with Dallas, in a first-round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins call up prospect Luke Keaschall for major league debut at DH vs. Braves
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Minnesota Twins promoted prized prospect Luke Keaschall for his major league debut and put him in the lineup as the designated hitter for their game at Atlanta on Friday. Keaschall, who was ranked as the third-best prospect in the Twins organization and 57th overall in baseball by MLB.com for 2025, was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Paul announces he will fight Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. on June 28 in Anaheim
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jake Paul will take on former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. in the influencer-boxer’s next bout on June 28 at Anaheim’s Honda Center. Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) and Chávez (54-6-1, 34 KOs) will have a 10-round fight at a 200-pound catchweight limit, promoter Golden Boy announced Friday. Paul has mostly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snow forces Rockies to postpone Friday’s game vs. Nationals, move it to Sunday
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have postponed Friday’s game against the Washington Nationals because of rain and snow in the Denver area. The game will be made up on Sunday as part of a split doubleheader, with the first game at 1:10 p.m. MT and the second at 6:10 p.m. The Rockies also said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. suspended 1 game following ejection, violation of social media policy
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was suspended for one game and fined by Major League Baseball on Friday following his ejection during a game at the Tampa Bay Rays and violation of MLB’s social media policy. MLB senior vice president of on-field operations Michael Hill announced the decision. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka and LeBron must quickly find winning formula when Lakers face tested Timberwolves in 1st round
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Less than three months after the trade that shook the basketball world, the Los Angeles Lakers are headed into their first postseason with LeBron James and Luka Doncic atop their roster. The trouble is that this stellar duo has only played 21 games together. James realizes that might not be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelly homers twice, Tucker hits go ahead shot as Cubs outslug Diamondbacks 13-11
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Carson Kelly homered twice, Kyle Tucker hit a go-ahead two-run homer in a six-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-11 on Friday. Ian Happ hit a grand slam. Seiya Suzuki went deep and the Cubs pulled out a wild win after Arizona scored 10 runs in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolves aim to go big with Gobert vs. Lakers after veteran center’s strong regular season finish
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Even with confidence and patience in the potential of their team adjusting after a surprise trade right before the beginning of training camp, the Minnesota Timberwolves were in rough shape at the All-Star break. Rudy Gobert was at the top of the list, with a lower back injury that had just popped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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