National Sports
Chicago Blackhawks bring up defenseman Ethan Del Mastro from the minors
By The Associated Press on April 11th, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks are taking a closer look at one of their top prospects for at least a couple of days. Defenseman Ethan Del Mastro was recalled from Rockford of the American Hockey League on Thursday. The 21-year-old Del Mastro was selected by Chicago in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg to retire at season’s end after 12-year NHL career
By The Associated Press on April 11th, 2024
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Anaheim Ducks forward Jakob Silfverberg says he will retire at the end of the regular season. The 33-year-old Silfverberg announced the decision on social media Thursday. After starting his NHL career in Ottawa, he has been with the Ducks since 2013, serving as an alternate captain for the past five years. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M from baseball star in sports betting case
By Stephanie Dazio, The Associated Press on April 11th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is being charged with federal bank fraud for crimes involving gambling debts and theft of more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation, federal authorities said Thursday. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges Thursday. Ippei Mizuhara served as Ohtani’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL staging Women in Football program for third straight year
By The Canadian Press on April 11th, 2024
TORONTO – Emilie Pfeiffer-Badoux will get a first-hand look at how Jason Maas begins preparing the Montreal Alouettes to defend their 2023 Grey Cup crown. Pfeiffer-Badoux, of Montreal, will be among those participating in the CFL’s Women in Football program. The initiative is being held for a third straight year. The nine women will join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada learns draw at this summer’s CONCACAF Under-20 Championship in Mexico
By Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press on April 11th, 2024
Canada has been drawn with Honduras, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic at this summer’s CONCACAF U-20 Championship. The draw for the 12-country tournament, which runs July 18 to Aug. 4 in Celaya and Irapuato, Mexico, was held Thursday at CONCACAF headquarters in Miami. “We’re looking forward to heading into Mexico for the 2024 U-20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finland advances to women’s world hockey semifinals with 3-1 win over Switzerland
By The Canadian Press on April 11th, 2024
UTICA, N.Y. – Susanna Tapani scored the winning goal and added an assist as Finland advanced to the semifinals of the world women’s hockey championship with a 3-1 win over Switzerland on Thursday. Tapani’s deciding goal came at 16:34 of the second period when she tipped a shot from Petra Nieminen past Swiss goaltender Andrea ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reaction to the death of O.J. Simpson
By The Associated Press on April 11th, 2024
Reaction to the death of O.J. Simpson after battling prostate cancer. He was 76. Simpson’s family announced the news on his X account. Relatives said he died Wednesday. ___ “O.J. Simpson was the first player to reach a rushing mark many thought could not be attained in a 14-game season when he topped 2,000 yards. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Blue Bombers post 2023 operating profit of $5.7 million
By The Canadian Press on April 11th, 2024
WINNIPEG – It was another strong season off the field for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The CFL club announced it posted a net operating profit of $5.7 million in 2023, a season that saw Winnipeg (14-4) finish atop the West Division for a third straight year. The community-owned franchise also made a fourth straight Grey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Homan stays perfect at Players’ Championship with 7-4 win over Wrana
By The Canadian Press on April 11th, 2024
TORONTO – Rachel Homan remained perfect at the Grand Slam of Curling’s season-ending Players’ Championship with a 7-4 win over Sweden’s Isabella Wrana in Thursday’s early draw. Homan’s Ottawa rink had back-to-back one-point steals in the sixth and seventh ends to come out on top in what had been a back-and-forth affair up to that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76
By Ken Ritter, The Associated Press on April 11th, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) – O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76. Simpson’s attorney confirmed to TMZ he died Wednesday night in Las Vegas. A message posted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Masters begins after weather delay, though high winds are still expected at Augusta National
By Dave Skretta, The Associated Press on April 11th, 2024
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – The Augusta National that Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and the rest of golf’s greats played during their practice rounds for the Masters was a bit different than what greeted them Thursday after they drove down Magnolia Lane. A storm system that raked the southeast with heavy rain, and had been dreaded ... Read More »
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