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Rockets complete rebuild in return to playoffs and series against defending champion Celtics
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — When Fred VanVleet joined the Houston Rockets in 2023, they were one of the worst teams in the NBA having won just 42 games combined in the previous two seasons. Now they’re back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, finishing a rebuild completed under the guidance of coach Ime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soderstrom hit 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!Lions in unfamiliar territory, picking late in NFL draft and trying to keep talented roster intact
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory. Detroit has the No. 28 pick overall in the NFL draft, its latest slot in a decade. The Lions also have a lot of talent for a change and that’s not cheap to keep. That’s a credit to general manager Brad Holmes, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham reaches Europa League semifinals while Man United goes to extra time with Lyon
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Tottenham put its domestic problems to one side by sealing a place in the semifinals of the Europa League on Thursday. Dominic Solanke’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt and a 2-1 aggregate victory. The win keeps alive Spurs’ hopes of salvaging a desperate campaign that has left ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikey Sullivan savouring life as a pro soccer player since being drafted by TFC
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
TORONTO — A lot has happened to Mikey Sullivan since being taken out of the University of Pittsburgh by Toronto FC in the second round (39th overall) of the MLS SuperDraft in December. “A player we’re really excited about,” Toronto technical director Sean Rubio said at the time. Sullivan turned heads at training camp with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears sign linebacker T.J. Edwards to 2-year contract extension through 2027 season
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed linebacker T.J. Edwards to a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season on Thursday. The 28-year-old Edwards signed with Chicago in 2023 and has had 284 total tackles, 14 quarterback hits and 6 1/2 sacks in that span. He set career highs with four sacks and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After embarrassing high-priced failure, Suns owner Mat Ishbia begins process of franchise reset
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia was sitting in his usual spot courtside back in January when he came to a startling yet unmistakable conclusion. He had a strong dislike for the high-priced basketball product his leadership had put on the court. Sure, there were some talented players on the team like Kevin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada downs Japan 9-1 in quarterfinal in women’s world hockey championship
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Jennifer Gardiner and Sarah Fillier each scored twice for Canada in a 9-1 quarterfinal win over Japan at the women’s world hockey championship Thursday. Claire Thompson had a goal and two assists. Julia Gosling, Emily Clark, Ella Shelton and Sophie Jaques also scored and Renata Fast had three assists for the defending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Struggling Rockies fire hitting coach Hensley Meulens, replace him with former manager Clint HUrdle
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies fired hitting coach Hensley Meulens and replaced him with former manager Clint Hurdle on Thursday. The Rockies, who had the day off before starting a series against the Nationals, are 3-15. They are hitting .220, tied for 27th with 12 homers and last with 52 runs. The 57-year-old Meulens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champions
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics are days away from beginning their quest to repeat as NBA champions. But guard Jrue Holiday is celebrating a much smaller victory. It was just over a month ago that Holiday missed four games after being diagnosed with a condition called mallet finger, a unique tendon injury that caused ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff reach quarterfinals in Stuttgart
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Third-ranked Jessica Pegula cruised into the quarterfinals of the Porsche Grand Prix with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Magdalena Frech on Thursday. Pegula, who won the Charleston Open title this month, needed just 59 minutes to oust her Polish opponent at the indoor clay-court tournament. The third-seeded American will next face ... Read More »
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