National Sports
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff reach quarterfinals in Stuttgart
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Third-ranked Jessica Pegula cruised into the quarterfinals of the Porsche Grand Prix with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Magdalena Frech on Thursday. Pegula, who won the Charleston Open title this month, needed just 59 minutes to oust her Polish opponent at the indoor clay-court tournament. The third-seeded American will next face ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arozarena, Mariners rally past Reds for 11-7 win in 10 innings
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — Randy Arozarena hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning then added a two-run double during a four-run 10th and the Seattle Mariners rallied past the Cincinnati Reds 11-7 on Thursday. In the 10th, designated runner Dylan Moore advanced to third on a fielding error by pitcher Graham Ashcraft then scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders could still draft a QB even with Geno Smith on the roster
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Raiders solved their immediate quarterback problem by trading for Geno Smith, but their long-term plans remain unknown. Las Vegas could still draft a quarterback and let him sit a year or two behind Smith, similar to what Kansas City did with Patrick Mahomes and Green Bay did with Jordan Love. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auburn’s Chad Baker-Mazara, Memphis star PJ Haggerty are entering the transfer portal
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
Auburn guard Chad Baker-Mazara and Memphis star PJ Haggerty have entered the transfer portal, instantly making them two of the most productive players available before the college basketball portal closes next week. Baker-Mazara, who turned 25 in January, started 34 games and was the Tigers’ second-leading scorer last season, averaging a career-high 12.3 points during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nebraska canceled spring game but will hold live scrimmage for lower-unit players at fan event
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Matt Rhule called an audible on his plan to entirely eliminate full-pad scrimmaging on the day of what normally would be the Cornhuskers’ spring game. Rhule said Thursday the April 26 event replacing the spring game would include an undetermined amount of live scrimmaging for mostly third- and fourth-string ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers in need of help at wide receiver and tight end in the NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — In their first season together, Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Ortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh rebuilt the team enough to get into the playoffs. Now they’re looking to take the next step. The Chargers won 11 regular-season games — six more than in 2023 — before losing to Houston ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transportation minister calls on Edmonton to cancel bike lane project, irking critics
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
EDMONTON — Alberta’s transportation minister is asking the city of Edmonton to cancel an ongoing bike lane project, saying the city should be working to increase vehicle capacity rather than reduce it. Devin Dreeshen says the city’s multi-year plan to build 30 blocks of bike lanes on the city’s north side will have a negative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls executive Karnisovas asks for patience as he tries to lift team out of mediocrity
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Arturas Karnisovas insisted he has a plan to lift the Chicago Bulls after years of mediocrity. The team’s top basketball executive also had a request. “I’m asking for fans’ patience,” he said Thursday, a day after a season-ending loss to Miami. “Because we’re in the first year of that transition. I thought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons expected to take advantage of NFL draft’s deep pool of edge rushers to boost poor pass rush
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are expected to take advantage of the NFL draft’s deep pool of edge rushers even after addressing the need in free agency. The only question may be if the Falcons will look for pass rush help with the No. 15 overall pick or wait until later in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nearing the end of multiyear rebuild, Cards on the hunt for more help in NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The end of a multiyear rebuild is in sight for the Arizona Cardinals, who feel they’re in good position to make the playoffs this upcoming season for the first time since 2021. Now they’re looking for a few rookies who can add some depth to a roster that’s looking much better ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pavin Smith, Josh Naylor homer and Diamondbacks beat Marlins 6-4 for fifth straight win
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Pavin Smith and Josh Naylor hit solo homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Thursday for their fifth straight win. Smith drove in two runs as did Geraldo Perdomo. Naylor hit three of Arizona’s nine homers in the three-game sweep. The Diamondbacks stole five bases, three by Corbin ... Read More »
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