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Five things as Canada reaches playoffs in women’s world hockey championship
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE — Canada went 3-1 to finish second in Pool A behind the United States at the women’s world hockey championship. The defending champions outscored the opposition 17-3 over four games, but dropped a 2-1 decision to archrival U.S. in the preliminary round. Five things to watch for as Canada heads into Thursday’s quarterfinal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boom, baby! The Pacers’ G League team rebrands, pays tribute to Slick Leonard
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Boom, baby! The Indiana Pacers’ G League team has rebranded. The Pacers announced Wednesday that their G League team will be called the Noblesville Boom — the nickname being a nod to longtime Pacers coach and broadcaster Slick Leonard’s infamous catch phrase of “boom, baby!” The Boom will begin play next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens host Hurricanes with chance to clinch final playoff spot
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up for their biggest game of the season Wednesday. The Canadiens host the Carolina Hurricanes in their regular-season finale with a chance to clinch a playoff spot on the line. Montreal needs at least one point to secure the second wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference. If the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paige Bueckers talks about her investment stake in Unrivaled league on ‘Good Morning America’
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — Paige Bueckers is ready to start not just her WNBA career with the Dallas Wings but her career as a businesswoman as well. The longtime UConn star, who was picked first overall by the Wings on Monday night, confirmed during an appearance on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday that she is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United forward Joshua Zirkzee to miss rest of the season with hamstring injury
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, manager Ruben Amorim confirmed Wednesday. The 23-year-old Netherlands international was injured in Sunday’s 4-1 Premier League loss at Newcastle. “Joshua is out for the season,” Amorim said. “Let’s prepare him for the next one.” Zirkzee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gabon soccer federation says striker Aaron Boupendza has died after falling from a building in China
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — The Gabonese soccer federation announced Wednesday that Aaron Boupendza, a striker for its men’s national team, has died after falling from the 11th floor of a building in China. A federation statement, posted on social network X, didn’t say when the alleged incident took place or give any more details. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates pledge new permanent display for commemorative bricks following public outcry
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are ready to give their fans another brick in the wall. Almost literally. Pirates president Travis Williams announced Wednesday that the team is working on a new permanent display for the commemorative bricks originally purchased by fans when PNC Park opened in 2001. The bricks have been replaced multiple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHLers on the challenges of winding down post-game: ‘Adrenalin shoots through you’
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
Morgan Rielly is often still replaying the game in his mind. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman has also developed a routine across 12 seasons grinding against NHL opponents that helps him relax after stepping off the ice and out of the action. Hydration and a meal are key. Maybe a glass of wine at home, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Andreescu loses in third-set tiebreaker in return to WTA Tour
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
ROUEN — Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu fell just short in her return to WTA Tour action after falling 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (2) to Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands on Wednesday in first-round action at the Open de Rouen. The 24-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., made her return at the WTA 250 clay-court event after an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets sign forward Alex Iafallo to three-year contract extension
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Alex Iafallo to a three-year contract extension, the NHL club announced Thursday. The extension will kick in next season and carries an average annual value of US$3.67 million. The 31-year-old from Eden, N.Y., has 15 goals and 16 assists in 81 games for the Jets this season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves activate RHP Spencer Strider off IL to start at Toronto on Wednesday afternoon
By Canadian Press on April 16th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will return to the mound against the Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, his first big league start since an April 2024 surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The Braves activated Strider off the injured list Wednesday morning and optioned right-handed reliever Zach ... Read More »
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