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Jets kick off 1st NFL draft for Mougey and Glenn with plenty of needs to address on revamped roster
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
The New York Jets’ offseason overhaul will take its next major steps with the first NFL draft picks of general manager Darren Mougey’s tenure. And there are plenty of needs to address all over new coach Aaron Glenn’s revamped roster. Right tackle, tight end, wide receiver, edge rusher and interior defensive line could all be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brian Schottenheimer’s first NFL draft as Cowboys coach could fall several ways for Dallas
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Brian Schottenheimer’s first NFL draft as coach of the Dallas Cowboys comes after a run through free agency in which the club put the emphasis on defensive reinforcements. That’s a bit of a twist for a former offensive coordinator getting ready to debut as a head coach while also calling plays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen says he’s ‘relaxed’ despite speculation about his Formula 1 future
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen said he feels “very relaxed” amid speculation about his future with Red Bull, though he acknowledged on Thursday there is frustration within the team. Red Bull motorsport adviser Helmut Marko had raised concerns after last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix that Verstappen could reconsider his future ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kings and GM Monte McNair agree to part ways. Scott Perry is hired as replacement, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair have agreed to part ways, two years after McNair helped end the longest playoff drought in NBA history. The two sides reached the decision shortly after the Kings’ season ended Wednesday night with a 120-106 loss to Dallas in the play-in tournament and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meet Jobu, the good luck charm behind the St. Louis Blues’ late-season run to the playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The force behind the St. Louis Blues’ late-season playoff push cannot be found in the box score. He has not scored a single goal. His addition can’t be found on the NHL’s transaction wire. It’s Jobu. Yes, the same Jobu from 1989 baseball comedy “Major League.” The team has given center ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A year after Jayden Daniels, the NFL draft is more about supplementing talent for the Commanders
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
A year ago, the NFL draft gave the Washington Commanders a chance to find their quarterback of the future with the No. 2 overall pick. They took Jayden Daniels and he helped them turn into an immediate playoff team with a surprise trip to the NFC championship game, earning AP Offensive Rookie of the Year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nats pitcher Jorge López suspended 3 games for throwing at Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen’s head
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López has been suspended three games and fined for throwing at Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen, Major League Baseball announced Thursday. López was ejected from Wednesday night’s game against the Pirates after a high pitch near McCutchen’s head led to the benches briefly clearing in the seventh inning. López hit the previous batter, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants pick No. 3 in NFL draft and it could come down to an edge rusher, versatile playmaker or QB
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
Joe Schoen knows what many are thinking about the New York Giants heading into the NFL draft. With the No. 3 overall pick, they have a chance to select a franchise-changing player — and it might even be a quarterback. Sure, the Giants signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston as free agents this offseason to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento Kings and GM Monte McNair agree to part ways
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair have agreed to part ways, two years after McNair helped end the longest playoff drought in NBA history. The two sides reached the decision shortly after the Kings’ season ended Wednesday night with a 120-106 loss to Dallas in the play-in tournament and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
A month before NHL’s playoff openers this weekend, Commissioner Gary Bettman was more than happy to defend the decision to not expand the bracket like other professional leagues around North America have done in recent years. “If you look at the races that we’re having for the regular season, playoffs have started already,” Bettman said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer legend Marinette Pichon ready for next challenge with NSL’s Montreal Roses
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
MONTREAL — Marinette Pichon has never shied away from a challenge. Widely regarded as the first French female soccer star, Pichon also made a difference off the field by championing women’s and LGBTQ rights throughout her playing career in the 1990s and 2000s. Now she’s helping make history in Canada as sporting director for the ... Read More »
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