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49ers practice squad offensive lineman Isaac Alarcon is suspended for 6 games
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers practice squad offensive lineman Isaac Alarcon was suspended for the first six games of the upcoming season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. The league announced the suspension on Wednesday. Alarcon will be able to participate in the offseason program, training camp and exhibitions before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Giddey available for Bulls’ Play-In game against Miami after being sidelined by wrist injury
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Bulls guard Josh Giddey was available for Chicago’s Play-In Tournament matchup against the Miami Heat after missing the final two regular-season games because of an injured right wrist. Giddey averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists this season — his first in Chicago following a trade from Oklahoma City. He was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees RHP Luis Gil has start of throwing program delayed because of slow-healing lat strain
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil is delaying the beginning of his throwing program because his strained right lat is healing slowly. Gil was slated to start his throwing program on Wednesday or Thursday, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone said an MRI showed the right-hander needs more time before progressing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No comeback for Real Madrid as Arsenal is back in Champions League semifinals
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Arsenal defeated defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009 in a match where VAR played a key role in two penalty decisions. Arsenal advanced 5-1 on aggregate after a 3-0 first-leg win at home in London last week, keeping alive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins to place Wallner on injured list with hamstring strain, believe Correa’s sore wrist is minor
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will place right fielder Matt Wallner on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring, after avoiding a long-term absence for shortstop Carlos Correa with his sore left wrist. Wallner was held out of the 4-3 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday, after he felt tightness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Starter Chris Bassitt strikes out 10 over five innings as Blue Jays top Braves 3-1
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
TORONTO — Starter Chris Bassitt set the tone for the Blue Jays on Wednesday by striking out 10 batters over five shutout innings. The Toronto bullpen took care of the rest and set a franchise record along the way. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first homer of the season and had two RBIs as Toronto ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff-bound Stars activate Seguin for regular finale after 58 games out following hip surgery
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Dallas Stars activated Tyler Seguin from long-term injured reserve Wednesday after he had missed 58 games since hip surgery in early December. Seguin was activated before the playoff-bound Stars played their regular-season finale at Nashville. The six-time All-Star was considered a game-time decision. Coach Pete DeBoer said after the morning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt goes to hospital after foul ball in Mets-Twins game hits him in head
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Veteran umpire Hunter Wendelstedt went to a hospital for further examination on Wednesday after he was struck in the face behind first base by a line drive foul ball in Minnesota. Crew chief Todd Tichenor, who called home plate during the 4-3 victory by the Twins over the New York Mets, told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mbappé limps off with ankle injury in Real Madrid’s loss in Champions League
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid forward Mbappé injured his right ankle in Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Wednesday and was jeered by part of the crowd after a lackluster performance at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Mbappé, who is still looking for a first Champions League title, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox designate RHP Mike Clevinger for assignment
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox designated right-hander Mike Clevinger for assignment on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Clevinger allowed three runs in the ninth inning of Tuesday’s 12-3 loss to the Athletics. He is 0-2 with a 7.94 ERA in five appearances this year — all in relief after spending most of his career as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyron Smith calls Dallas home as he retires with the Cowboys following a season with the Jets
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tyron Smith signed the one-day contract allowing the standout left tackle to retire with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, and prompting beaming owner Jerry Jones to declare, “Officially a Cowboy.” Jones wasn’t smiling a year ago when the Cowboys made the business decision to move on from the longtime anchor of ... Read More »
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