National Sports
South Alabama QB Gio Lopez announces plan to transfer to North Carolina
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — South Alabama quarterback Gio Lopez is transferring to North Carolina. Lopez announced his decision on social media Thursday night to join Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels, who wrapped up spring practices last weekend. Lopez proved to be a dual-threat option in his first full season as the starter, throwing for 2,559 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ben Shelton beats Luciano Darderi to reach Munich semifinals
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Ben Shelton advanced to his second clay-court semifinals by beating Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-3 at the BMW Open on Friday. The 22-year-old American, who won the Houston title on clay a year ago, hit 29 winners to Darderi’s 12 in chilly temperatures in Bavaria. Shelton, the No. 2 seed, next faces Argentina’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL’s smallest market prepares to host league’s top offseason spectacle as draft comes to Green Bay
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Corey Behnke was a 7-year-old attending a Green Bay Packers preseason game with his grandfather when he pointed to the homes across the street from Lambeau Field and vowed to live there eventually. Now he has one of the best spots to watch as the NFL’s greatest offseason spectacle takes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Man United prospect Joe Thompson dies at 36 after third cancer diagnosis
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Joe Thompson, a former Manchester United academy player who made more than 200 appearances for local club Rochdale, has died. He was 36. Fifth-tier English club Rochdale announced that Thompson, who had been fighting cancer for a third time, died Thursday at home with family by his side. “We first knew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyon needs Renard and Hegerberg to shine against Arsenal in women’s CL semis, Barca faces Chelsea
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — When Wendie Renard scored in front of 14,000 fans in the women’s Champions League final 14 years ago, she helped Lyon win the trophy for the first time. Seven more titles and much bigger crowds have followed since for Renard and Lyon, along with a truck-load of domestic trophies. The 34-year-old Frenchwoman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adekugbe eager for return as Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue hot start
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
VANCOUVER — Sam Adekugbe has spent the last six weeks rooting for the Vancouver Whitecaps as the club surges up the Major League Soccer standings. What the left back really wants, though, is to get back on the field. “(Ryan Gauld) and I were talking the other day — we feel like cheerleaders. And we’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slot avoids talk of Premier League title, Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Arne Slot says he’s not thinking about Liverpool clinching the Premier League title on Sunday. The Dutchman would join a small group of coaches to win the title in their first year in charge at a new club. “The honest answer is no, but I’m not sure if you believe me,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kawhi Leonard is fresh in mind and body as the streaking Los Angeles Clippers open the playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is fresh in mind and body this year, no longer relegated to watching from the sideline when the Los Angeles Clippers begin the postseason. After appearing in just two playoff games over the last two years, the 33-year-old two-time Finals MVP is healthy and looking like his old self ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CAF fines its president’s club $100,000 after African Champions League fan disorder
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
CAIRO (AP) — CAF fined its president’s club $100,000 after violent fan clashes at an African Champions League game between two teams that are going to the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Mamelodi Sundowns, owned by Patrice Motsepe — a South African mining billionaire and FIFA vice president – breached safety and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars and Avalanche square off to begin the NHL Playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Colorado Avalanche (49-29-4, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Avalanche -124, Stars +104; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Stars host series opener BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche to begin the Western Conference first round. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals aim to stop road skid, face the Tigers
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Kansas City Royals (8-12, third in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (11-8, first in the AL Central) Detroit; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Cole Ragans (1-0, 2.28 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Tigers: Jackson Jobe (1-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, nine strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -140, Tigers +118; over/under is 7 ... Read More »
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