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Pavin Smith, Josh Naylor homer and Diamondbacks beat Marlins 6-4 for fifth straight win
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
MIAMI (AP) — Pavin Smith and Josh Naylor hit solo homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Thursday for their fifth straight win. Smith drove in two runs as did Geraldo Perdomo. Naylor hit three of Arizona’s nine homers in the three-game sweep. The Diamondbacks stole five bases, three by Corbin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Thomas makes 11 birdies for a 61 to take the lead at Harbour Town
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Justin Thomas had a round to match the immaculate weather Thursday at Harbour Town with 11 birdies that allowed him to tie the course record with a 10-under 61 to lead the RBC Heritage. The best shot he hit all day was an 8-iron that dropped near the pin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pakistan seals spot in Women’s Cricket World Cup after recording four straight wins
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan secured a place in the Women’s Cricket World Cup by beating Thailand on Thursday for its fourth straight victory in the qualifying tournament. After defeating Ireland, Scotland and the West Indies, Pakistan thumped Thailand by 87 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore to seal one of the two vacant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After upgrading defense in free agency, Panthers left with more options entering NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers entered the offseason in dire need of upgrading the NFL’s worst defense. General manager Dan Morgan aggressively attacked those shortcomings in the first few days of free agency, spending nearly a quarter-billion dollars of owner David Tepper’s money by signing defensive tackles Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IndyCar will allow replacement drivers during Indy 500 as Kyle Larson again chases ‘The Double’
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar announced Wednesday the parameters for the use of a replacement driver for next month’s Indianapolis 500, where NASCAR star Kyle Larson will once again attempt to complete the “Double” by running the entire IndyCar race and the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte on the same day. Larson wound up starting fifth last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos can focus on building around their QB in the NFL draft instead of finding him
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — For the first time in a decade the Denver Broncos didn’t have to spend their NFL draft preparation poring over quarterback prospects. Bo Nix’s successful rookie season in 2024 allowed coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton to focus their energies elsewhere this offseason. “It’s nice, but there are always different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs want help along the line in the NFL draft. The question is, offensive or defensive?
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The prevailing and not entirely inaccurate sentiment after the Kansas City Chiefs failed in their attempt at an historic Super Bowl three-peat was that they couldn’t protect Patrick Mahomes from the relentless Philadelphia pass rush. Often overlooked was the fact that their own pass rush barely laid a finger on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings eye defensive backs in NFL draft, with potential to find successor for Harrison Smith
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Offseason roster arrangement for the Minnesota Vikings over the past few years has included a running theme: Will Harrison Smith retire or return? The six-time Pro Bowl safety has re-upped for a 14th season, stabilizing an unsettled secondary yet again. Smith has continued to capably perform as a solid NFL starter, effectively ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deion Sanders, Buffs face scrutiny over retiring jersey numbers of Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders offered a way to soothe any hard feelings over the recent announcement that Colorado’s dynamic tandem Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders skipped the line to have their jersey numbers retired this weekend. Hugs and handshakes for all. “Can we start off with me just shaking everyone’s hand that played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans in desperate need of offensive line upgrade as NFL draft approaches
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
HOUSTON (AP) — After the beating C.J. Stroud took in Houston’s divisional playoff loss to Kansas City it was clear the team’s top offseason priority should be upgrading its offensive line. Instead, the Texans traded five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil and 2022 first-round pick left guard Kenyon Green and released right guard Shaq ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bears hope to land a few more playmakers in the NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Already one of the league’s big winners this offseason, the Chicago Bears hope to land a few more playmakers in the NFL draft. They own seven picks, starting with the No. 10 overall selection, and still have needs on both sides of the ball. The Bears landed the big name on the ... Read More »
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