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Pacers take on new mission in NBA playoffs, aim to prove last season’s deep run was no fluke
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton senses this year’s NBA playoffs will be different. It’s not because the Indiana Pacers won 50 games for the first time since 2013-14 or will host Game 1 of a playoff series for the first time since that season, or even that he’s making consecutive postseason appearances for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC’s search for its first win of MLS season continues at Real Salt Lake
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
The hunt for Toronto FC’s first win of the season continues Saturday at Real Salt Lake with coach Robin Fraser hoping his team finally gets rewarded for its recent improved play. “When the season starts — I think I feel this way every season I’ve ever coached — you can’t wait to get the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks’ Damian Lillard feeling grateful as he gets closer to joining his teammates in playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard isn’t sure exactly when he will be playing again. He’s just grateful that moment will come sooner than anyone could have reasonably expected. Lillard was cleared for full-scale basketball activities and taken off blood-thinning medication this week after missing the last month with deep vein thrombosis in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays reinstate outfielder Nathan Lukes from paternity list
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder Nathan Lukes from the paternity list. Lukes will also be active for Friday’s series opener at home against the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old last played in Toronto’s 8-4 loss to Atlanta on Monday. Lukes is batting .167 with three RBIs in 12 games this season for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zverev pulls off comeback win to reach Munich semifinals with Shelton and Cerundolo
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Top-seeded Alexander Zverev has a 7-2 record against Tallon Griekspoor that doesn’t reflect the nature of their rivalry. It’s always a scrap between them. “It’s always entertaining, we always go the distance,” Zverev said after winning their latest matchup in the BMW Open quarterfinals on Friday. Zverev fought back from the brink ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFC Toronto looks to turns nerves into excitement for opening NSL game at BMO Field
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
TORONTO — After 10 weeks of training, AFC Toronto should be well-drilled for its opening game in the Northern Super League. But coach Marko Milanovic knows some things cannot be recreated. Like playing in front of 14,500-plus at BMO Field. “I think it’s impossible to prepare the players for the nerves that they’ll be feeling. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nationals-Rockies game postponed by weather, to be made up in Sunday doubleheader
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The game between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals scheduled for Friday night was postponed because of inclement weather. The teams will play a split doubleheader on Sunday with the first game starting in the afternoon and the second in the evening. Colorado fired hitting coach Hensley Meulens and replaced him with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!F1 title fight is increasingly focused on McLaren but Verstappen still hopeful
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Ahead of Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, this Formula 1 season is looking like McLaren vs. McLaren. Still, defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull says he hasn’t lost hope. McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the only ones to consistently have the pace through the first four rounds of the championship. Norris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dallas Stars going into playoffs without injured top goal scorer Jason Robertson
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars will begin the playoffs without top goal scorer Jason Robertson, who suffered a lower-body injury in their last regular-season game, coach Pete DeBoer said Friday. Robertson is week-to-week, which rules him out for at least the first few games of the opening-round series against Colorado. DeBoer didn’t provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Messi meets the Dawg Pound: Soccer superstar leads Inter Miami into Cleveland against Columbus
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lionel Messi has played in his share of unique environments as one of the top soccer players in the world. He adds another on Saturday when the Argentine superstar visits the Dawg Pound. Instead of Cleveland Browns fans barking at opponents from the bleachers in the East end zone, Crew supporters will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs recall left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A, option reliever Luke Little to the minors
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs recalled left-hander Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa on Friday and optioned Luke Little to the minor league club on the heels of a shaky relief outing. The Cubs announced the moves prior to their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old Wicks is 6-5 with a 5.02 ERA in ... Read More »
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