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Braves RHP Strider allows two runs and five hits against Blue Jays in return from elbow surgery
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider allowed two runs and five hits in five-plus innings in his return to the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon. Making his first big league appearance in 376 days because of surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, Strider struck ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw tosses 3 scoreless innings in first rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw threw three scoreless innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City in his first rehab start Wednesday as the 37-year-old left-hander tries to work his way back from offseason surgeries on his toe and knee. Kershaw allowed two hits without a walk and struck out two in the game against Tacoma. The three-time Cy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rob Gronkowski taking on entertainment role in ‘Snake Pit’ during first Indianapolis 500 next month
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rob Gronkowski will have an entertainment role for his first Indianapolis 500 next month, serving as the grand marshal for the “Snake Pit,” the infield party that takes place during “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Gronkowski played 11 seasons in the NFL before retiring after the 2021 season. He now serves as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders star Maxx Crosby takes on side gig as assistant GM at alma mater Eastern Michigan
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
Pro Bowl pass rusher Maxx Crosby has become the latest professional athlete to take a side gig as a front-office executive with a college athletic program, becoming the assistant general manager for the Eastern Michigan football team. The school announced this week that Crosby, who signed a record-breaking three-year extension worth $106.5 million with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSU brings joy and confidence to its quest to repeat at the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
LSU’s decades-long chase for its first national title in women’s gymnastics finally ended last year, when the Tigers partied under the confetti inside Dickies Arena following a finals performance that was both emphatic and cathartic. No wonder they’re so intent on trying to do it again. The Tigers lead a talented field of eight teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC hopes to get some injured players back for visit to Salt Lake
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
TORONTO — Toronto FC could get some reinforcements this weekend with several injured players close to a return. Coach Robin Fraser said defenders Nicksoen Gomis and Henry Wingo and forward Ola Brynhildsen are “potentials” to rejoin the squad for Saturday’s game at Real Salt Lake. “They’re still not training. But with a couple of days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team president Masai Ujiri says Toronto Raptors still working to get better
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
TORONTO — Masai Ujiri believes there are three ways to build a successful NBA team: the draft, via trade or in free agency. The Raptors president said at his season-ending news conference on Wednesday that his front office has done well to turn the team’s fortunes around and Toronto is poised return to the post-season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens host Hurricanes with chance to clinch playoff spot: ‘It’s why you play’
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have played plenty of important games over the last two months. The pressure to perform will hit a new level Wednesday night. The Canadiens host the Carolina Hurricanes with a chance to clinch a playoff spot on the line for a fourth consecutive game. “I don’t miss playing hockey,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spencer Carbery coached the Capitals to 1st in the East. His NHL colleagues rave about how he did it
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Spencer Carbery integrated several offseason additions to perfection, helped the Washington Capitals become the first NHL team to qualify for the playoffs this season and navigated Alex Ovechkin’s successful pursuit of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record. All that makes Carbery a prime candidate to win the Jack Adams Award as coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!For Thunder and Cavaliers, it’s still a waiting game to see who they’ll face in Round 1 of playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
Oklahoma City and Cleveland are the top seeds in the NBA playoffs, which comes with some perks. They’ll have home-court advantage for at least three rounds and, presumably, an easier path than others to advancing. It also comes with a challenge: They’ll have just one full day to really prepare for Game 1. Some teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Olympic mixed-team golf event adds ‘excitement and new energy’ to competition
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
Canadians Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners have both enjoyed individual success on their respective golf tours over the last decade. But come 2028, there’s a chance their shared good play could result in an Olympic medal. This week, the International Olympic Committee executive board approved the addition of a mixed-team event to the Olympic golf ... Read More »
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