National Sports
Courtois questions Real Madrid’s ‘individual’ attack after lopsided loss to Arsenal
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Thibaut Courtois watched from the other end of the pitch as Real Madrid’s forwards took turns crashing against the Arsenal defense. Courtois had done his part by stopping a penalty. But Kylian Mbappé’s best shot sailed high and wide. Rodrygo’s dribbles got him nowhere, and Vinícius needed a defensive blunder to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Led by Lautaro, Inter has eyes on the treble after epic victory over Bayern Munich
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan’s quest for the treble is very much on. Simone Inzaghi’s men had a match for the ages midweek in a wet and wild San Siro where a gutsy performance — and some heroic defending — saw it draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich to advance to the Champions League semifinals 4-3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finland beats Sweden to reach semifinals at women’s ice hockey worlds
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Finland became the first team to reach the semifinals at the women’s ice hockey world championship by beating Sweden 3-2 on Thursday. Jenniina Nylund and Ronja Savolainen put Finland, last year’s bronze medalist, 2-0 ahead in the opening period of their quarterfinal. Sweden answered through goals from Ebba Hedqvist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rafael Nadal to be honored with a tribute at the French Open
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Retired 14-time champion Rafael Nadal will receive a tribute at the French Open on Court Philippe-Chatrier on May 25, the tournament’s opening day. “Rafa has left his mark on the history of the French Open in so many ways, that’s why a tribute ceremony will be held in his honor,” French Open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Van Dijk joins Salah in signing two-year contract extension at Liverpool
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Virgil van Dijk has joined Mohamed Salah in signing a new contract with Liverpool. Van Dijk’s deal was to expire at the end of the season but the Netherlands center back has penned a new, two-year contract. “I’m very happy, very proud,” Van Dijk told Liverpool’s official website on Thursday. “There ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amid another lost season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, the fire that drives Sidney Crosby still burns
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It is the penultimate practice in a largely frustrating season, one filled with baffling losses on the ice and crushing ones off it. And yet there is Sidney Crosby, in the waning days of a season that marks the end of two full decades in the NHL, sprinting up and down the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues beat the Waratahs 36-5 to win the first Women’s Super Rugby Champions final
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Breakout star Braxton Sorenson-McGee scored two tries as the Auckland-based Blues overcame a tropical cyclone to beat the New South Wales Waratahs 36-5 in the first-ever Women’s Super Rugby Champions final on Thursday. The final brought together the champions of Australia’s Super W competition and New Zealand’s Super Rugby Aupiki. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!English coach Rosenior driving Strasbourg’s Champions League bid in France
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Strasbourg’s push for a Champions League place is peaking at the right time under English coach Liam Rosenior. The Alsace-based club is unbeaten in nine Ligue 1 games ahead of Saturday’s trip to Monaco. A victory for sixth-placed Strasbourg would move it level on points with second-placed Monaco. The top three teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets open 4-game series with the Cardinals
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals (9-9, fourth in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (11-7, first in the NL East) New York; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (2-0, 2.20 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 13 strikeouts); Mets: Griffin Canning (1-1, 4.20 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 13 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mets -140, Cardinals +117; over/under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants bring 2-1 series lead over Phillies into game 4
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
San Francisco Giants (13-5, second in the NL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (10-8, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Thursday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Jordan Hicks (1-1, 5.87 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 14 strikeouts); Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (1-0, 3.12 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 19 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -176, Giants +147; over/under is 8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds take on the Mariners with series tied 1-1
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
Seattle Mariners (9-9, third in the AL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (9-9, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Thursday, 12:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Emerson Hancock (0-0); Reds: Brady Singer (3-0, 3.18 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -117, Reds -102; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds and ... Read More »
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