National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks have 10 picks in the NFL draft and needs on the offensive line
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
Despite an extreme offseason makeover, the Seattle Seahawks are still lacking on the offensive line. With the No. 18 pick in the opening round of the NFL draft, along with a pair of second-round selections, the Seahawks should have some solid options to fill their needs. They have five total picks in the top 92 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons pull off unprecedented turnaround, becoming 1st NBA team to triple wins from previous season
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons hit rock bottom not long ago, suffering from the embarrassment of the longest single-season losing streak in league history and slumping to the NBA’s worst record for a second straight year. Tom Gores had seen enough. The team owner responded with a series of moves less than a year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts hope to add supporting cast in NFL draft for whichever player wins starting QB competition
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Colts signed free agent quarterback Daniel Jones to challenge Anthony Richardson for Indy’s starting job. Now general manager Chris Ballard is turning his attention to finding help for the winner of the competition. Ballard spent January’s season-ending news conference laying out an offseason vision to revive a team that has missed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saints’ Kellen Moore enters his first NFL draft as a head coach seeking good fits for new schemes
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have been languishing outside the playoff picture for four years and now are hoping rookie coach Kellen Moore can improve their prospects for a return to contention. How long the road back to relevance winds up being could hinge on how well the club uses its nine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers don’t have a QB of the future. Finding one in the 2025 NFL draft is far from a sure thing
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t have a quarterback of the future. And in the weeks leading up to the NFL draft, it became fair to wonder if they even have a quarterback of the present as Aaron Rodgers weighed whether or not he has a 21st season in him. Maybe it’s fitting for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brazilian club Flamengo backs Bruno Henrique after claim he deliberately sought yellow card
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian club Flamengo has shielded winger Bruno Henrique after he was reportedly accused by federal police of intentionally getting a yellow card in a match. Local media reported earlier this week that Bruno Henrique was formally accused of getting booked in a Brazilian league match in 2023 so members of his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko sues WTA and its chairman for causing ’emotional distress’
By Canadian Press on April 17th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko has filed an amended lawsuit that accuses the WTA Tour and its chairman, Steve Simon, of a breach of contract, negligence and the “negligent infliction of emotional distress” because of the way it has handled Russian and Belarusian players amid the war in Ukraine. Tsurenko, who ... Read More »
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