National Sports
Cristopher Sánchez strikes out career-high 12 for Phillies in 6-4 win over Giants
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 12 over seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored five runs in the first as they beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Thursday for a four-game split. Sánchez (2-0) allowed three runs — two earned — four hits and one walk. His previous strikeout high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joel Dahmen sets course record with 62 and leads in Dominican Republic
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Joel Dahmen was eight shots behind before he even teed off Thursday, and then set the course record with a 10-under 62 to take a two-shot lead in the Corales Puntacana Championship. Dahmen, whose lone PGA Tour victory was four years ago at this opposite-field tournament in the Dominican ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Hellebuyck, Blues’ Binnington set for sequel of goalie duel in playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
WINNIPEG — If hockey fans enjoyed the duel between the pipes in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, a sequel of sorts is just around the corner. Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and St. Louis Blues veteran Jordan Binnington are feature performers when the teams’ first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs begins Saturday. Binnington ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US to play Czechs at women’s ice hockey worlds. Canada vs. Finland in other semifinal game
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Jennifer Gardiner and Sarah Fillier both struck twice and Canada grabbed a spot in the semifinals at the women’s ice hockey world championship by routing Japan 9-1 on Thursday. Canada will play Finland for a spot in the final, and the United States will meet host Czech Republic in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees are visitors for the first time in their spring training home
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees are visitors in their spring training home for the first time. New York was back at Steinbrenner Field for a four-game series against the displaced Tampa Bay Rays, who are using their AL East rival’s ballpark for their home games this season. “I bumped into (Rays manager) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A shaken Magic coach Jamahl Mosley reacts to Florida State shooting: ‘Lives are more important’
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
Jamahl Mosley had things to say after the Orlando Magic finished practice on Thursday. They were not about basketball. Upon hearing the news of Thursday’s shooting at Florida State University, with investigators saying two people were killed and six others injured, Mosley’s mind immediately shifted away from playoff preparations. To him, thoughts of the upcoming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels sign reliever Héctor Neris to minor league contract
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels signed reliever Héctor Neris to a minor league contract and assigned him Thursday to their team in the Arizona Complex League. The 35-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment by Atlanta after he allowed five runs in two appearances during the Braves’ opening series at San Diego. Neris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic eager to start playing big games for Lakers, starting in playoff date with Timberwolves
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2 1/2 months now, and he’s feeling fairly comfortable in his new home. He is building chemistry with his new teammates, who are getting used to his brilliant passes, prolific scoring outbursts and fiery competitiveness. But the playoffs begin this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates win 1-0 on leadoff homer for 2nd time since 1900 as Oneil Cruz sparks victory over Nationals
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0 on Thursday. Cruz hit a grand slam in Wednesday’s 6-1 win and has four home runs this season. Pittsburgh won 1-0 on a leadoff homer for only the second time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks encouraged by the play of the team’s top prospects at the end of another losing season
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Frank Nazar and Sam Rinzel were part of a wave of young players who helped the Chicago Blackhawks put together a strong finish to another dismal season. The arrival and success of those prospects delighted general manager Kyle Davidson. It just didn’t change his approach to this summer. When it comes to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan State’s Nick Marsh turned down more money from other schools to stay
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh had a chance to cash in on his record-breaking freshman season by entering the transfer portal to play for another program next fall. Marsh, though, chose to stay for less money and made his mother proud. “There were offers and he could’ve made more if he left,” Yolanda “Mama ... Read More »
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