National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!NBA East playoff preview capsules: Celtics-Magic, Knicks-Pistons, Pacers-Bucks
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
Capsules on the Eastern Conference first-round series: No. 2 Boston Celtics (61-21) vs. No. 7 Orlando Magic (41-41) Season series: Magic, 2-1. Story line: For starters, there’s the obvious clash of styles. The Celtics made more 3-pointers and attempted more 3-pointers this season than any team in NBA history. The Magic led the league in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA West playoff preview capsules: Rockets-Warriors, Lakers-Wolves, Nuggets-Clippers
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
Capsules on the Western Conference first-round series: No. 2 Houston Rockets (52-30) vs. No. 7 Golden State Warriors (48-34) Season series: Warriors, 3-2 (includes one NBA Cup game). Story line: Experience vs. inexperience. Let’s put this into perspective. The entirety of the Rockets’ roster, combined, has 2,380 playoff points and 110 playoff starts. Golden State’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soderstrom hits major league-leading 9th homer as A’s beat White Sox 8-0
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Soderstrom hit his major league-leading ninth home run, helping the Athletics to an 8-0 win Thursday and a three-game sweep of the struggling Chicago White Sox. Lawrence Butler, JJ Bleday and Brent Rooker also homered for the A’s, who have won four of five and improved to 9-10. Soderstrom hit a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United blew a two-goal lead and then came back from 4-2 down in extra time to secure a place in the Europa League semifinals on Thursday. In a remarkable match at Old Trafford, United won 5-4 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate. United had led 2-0 at halftime, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli entering transfer portal, making race to start a 2-man battle
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Senior quarterback Steve Angeli plans to enter the transfer portal now that Notre Dame has played its spring game, according to a published report. The Athletic reported Angeli’s plans on Thursday. Angeli is best known for relieving an injured Riley Leonard late in the first half of January’s national semifinal, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CONCACAF Disciplinary Committee hands Canada coach Jesse Marsch a two-game ban
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CONCACAF has handed Canada coach Jesse Marsch a two-game ban resulting from his ejection during the third-place game against the U.S. last month at the CONCACAF Nations League. In addition to the automatic one-game ban for the red card, Marsch was given another game by the CONCACAF Disciplinary Committee “for unacceptable conduct towards the match ... Read More »
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