National Sports
Rest was the priority for Panthers down the stretch, and now the Cup champs seek a playoff payoff
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Paul Maurice didn’t care about which team the Panthers drew for Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Didn’t care about whether that series would start on home ice or not. Didn’t care about finishing first, second or third in the Atlantic Division, either. The Panthers have much ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rennes survive double-touch penalty scare to beat 10-man Nantes 2-1
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
RENNES, France (AP) — Rennes had a first-half penalty chalked off for a rare double touch but bounced back to beat Nantes 2-1 in an action-packed Ligue 1 match on Friday. Arnaud Kalimuendo scored the penalty after 14 minutes but like Julian Alvarez for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid in their recent Champions League tie, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nichushkin’s personal life is in a ‘good spot’ ahead of Avalanche-Stars playoff series, coach says
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Valeri Nichushkin took strides to take his hard-checking, goal-scoring game to another level this season. Same with his life away from the rink, his Colorado Avalanche teammates, coach and GM maintain. It was nearly a year ago against the Dallas Stars when Nichushkin was suspended for six months and placed in Stage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston Marathon and city insist all are welcome. But some runners say politics will keep them home
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon and Mayor Michelle Wu insisted on Friday that international runners and other foreign visitors remain welcome in the city and said there is no evidence that travel for this year’s race has fallen off in the face of increased border scrutiny. “Regardless of what’s happening at other levels, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gregg Popovich has medical incident in restaurant, is resting at home, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich is doing well at home after needing medical attention earlier this week following an incident at a restaurant, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Friday. The 76-year-old Popovich, who missed most of this season while recovering from what the Spurs called a mild stroke, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!GM Rob Pelinka extends contract with Lakers, gets additional title as president of basketball ops
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — General manager Rob Pelinka has received a contract extension from the Los Angeles Lakers less than three months after he acquired Luka Doncic. Owner Jeanie Buss also announced Friday that Pelinka received a promotion in his second title, moving from vice president of basketball operations to president of basketball operations. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nuggets bring perfect mark under interim coach David Adelman into NBA playoffs against Clippers
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — Many in the NBA world wrote off Denver as a championship contender after Nuggets boss Josh Kroenke fired his head coach and general manager with just three games remaining in the regular season. No team ever had such little time to adjust to a new voice heading into the playoffs, Yet, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Lived and died in those series’: Battle of Ontario vets on 2000s Leafs-Sens rivalry
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Darcy Tucker gets stopped on the street from time to time. Fans are usually looking for a picture or an autograph. If the conversation continues, it often shifts to what the 50-year-old is most remembered for during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs. As a key figure in the Battle of Ontario. Tucker was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo announces he will leave club, return to Germany after 2025 season
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC coach Steve Cherundolo is leaving the club after the 2025 season, he announced Friday. Cherundolo will stay with LAFC through the conclusion of his fourth season in charge. He intends to move back to Germany, where the San Diego native spent his entire professional playing career. Cherundolo has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Sharks look to a brighter future after 2nd straight season with the NHL’s worst record
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The end result wasn’t much different for the San Jose Sharks with a second straight season finishing at the bottom of the NHL standings. The way they got there with promising play from a young core led by talented rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith and far more competitive play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Embracing the pressure’: Jets look to make good on playoff expectations versus Blues
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Judgement Day has arrived for the Winnipeg Jets. Despite the NHL team’s long list of regular-season accomplishments, many hockey fans will only view this campaign as a success if the Jets go deep in the playoffs. The quest begins Saturday when Winnipeg takes on the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of its ... Read More »
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