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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 »
Be the first to comment!Unheralded O’Reilly stars again for Man City as Villa thrashes Newcastle in Premier League
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
As Manchester City’s players and coaches celebrated a crucial win in front of their travelling fans, Nico O’Reilly was happy to loiter in the background at Goodison Park. Before long, the shy youngster was being pushed to the front as City’s supporters chanted his name. O’Reilly is proving to be an unlikely trump card in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson wins NBCA coach of the year award after leading Cavs to 64-win season
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
Cleveland’s Kenny Atkinson was announced Saturday as the winner of the National Basketball Coaches Association’s coach of the year award, after leading the Cavaliers to a 64-win season and the No. 1 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs. The NBA will also give out a coach of the year award in the coming weeks. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen takes pole in Saudi Arabian qualifying after Lando Norris crashes
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen took pole position in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after standings leader Lando Norris crashed on Saturday. Red Bull’s Verstappen beat McLaren driver Oscar Piastri’s time by .01 of a second on his final run to take pole for Sunday’s race. George Russell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McTominay meets Conte’s demand and lifts Napoli level with Serie A leader Inter
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
ROME (AP) — A few weeks ago when Napoli was struggling for goals and its title hopes were fading, coach Antonio Conte told Scott McTominay the team needed more from the midfielder. The Scotland international got the message. McTominay’s late header secured a 1-0 win at last-placed Monza on Saturday to pull Napoli level with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lando Norris crashes in F1 qualifying in Saudi Arabia and causes a red flag
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Formula 1 leader Lando Norris crashed in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday, bringing out the red flag. Norris had not set a time in the third part of qualifying when he lost control over a curb and ran wide into the wall on the exit of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks shuffle bullpen, call up Drey Jameson, J.P. Feyereisen and Juan Morillo from Triple-A
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks shuffled their bullpen on Saturday. They recalled right-handed pitcher Drey Jameson and selected righties J.P. Feyereisen and Juan Morillo from Triple-A Reno. The three were available against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Diamondbacks also placed lefty A.J. Puk on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation retroactive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest ever IPL cricketer
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
JAIPUR, India (AP) — The youngest cricketer to debut in Indian Premier League history at age 14 also made a splash on Saturday. Opening batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi appeared as an impact substitute for Rajasthan Royals and boldly scored 34 runs off 20 balls, including a first-ball six over extra cover. He hit three sixes and ... Read More »
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