National Sports
A sweet 16 for Dude Perfect, from college trick shots to trusted sports and entertainment brand
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The five buddies who now comprise Dude Perfect had no intention of creating a brand or even a business 16 years ago when they started making a video of basketball trick shots while they were attending Texas A&M. “My dad would say we were procrastinating studying for finals at that time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Darko Rajakovic continuing to grow as Raptors head coach after two seasons in Toronto
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
TORONTO — Darko Rajakovic is all about getting better. Whether that’s developing players on the Toronto Raptors, supporting his staff, or pushing himself to be a better head coach, he wants to improve. Rajakovic formally ended his second season as Toronto’s head coach with a 30-minute news conference at OVO Athletic Centre on Tuesday. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran CFL receiver Ellingson calling it a career and retiring as an Ottawa Redblack
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
OTTAWA — Greg Ellingson is calling it a career and retiring as an Ottawa Redblack. Ellingson, 36, played 10 CFL seasons with Hamilton (2013-14), Ottawa (2015-18), Edmonton, (2019, 2021), Winnipeg (2022) and Montreal (2023). He registered 588 catches for 8,560 yards and 45 touchdowns in 126 regular-season games. The six-foot-three, 197-pound receiver from Tampa, Fla., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kent State coach Kenni Burns fired after multiple violations of his contract
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
Kenni Burns was fired as Kent State’s football head coach for multiple violations of his contract, including how he used a personal credit card. Kent State did not provide details on why Burns was fired last Friday, but a copy of Burns’ dismissal letter was obtained by The Associated Press through a public records request. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hilary Knight gets assist record US shuts out Switzerland at the women’s hockey worlds
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Hilary Knight set an assist record as the United States wrapped up the group stage at the women’s ice hockey world championship by beating Switzerland 5-0 on Tuesday. The U.S. topped Group A with a perfect record of four wins from four and will face Germany, the third-place team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who will win the Stanley Cup? The season, odds, math and probability collide on picking a favorite
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
Everybody’s got a hunch this time of year, a thought about the so-called Presidents’ Trophy “curse” or maybe a dark horse Stanley Cup pick. Only one team of the 16 in the NHL playoffs gets to be champion, and even before the first round begins Saturday, there is rampant disagreement on who the favorite actually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds activate Diaz, McLain and Hays off injured list ahead of series opener against Mariners
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
CINCINNATI (AP) — The surging Cincinnati Reds will have all their key players for the first time this season after making a series of roster moves before Tuesday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners. The Reds activated right-hander Alexis Diaz, infielder Matt McLain and outfielder Austin Hays. Cincinnati goes into the three-game series with Seattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Europa League anthem played by mistake before Villa-PSG in Champions League
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Call it being inexperienced in the Champions League. There was confusion before kickoff in the second leg of the quarterfinal between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday when the anthem for the second-tier Europa League competition appeared to be played by mistake as players from both teams lined up. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day around Major League Baseball
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Robinson’s legacy is being celebrated around the major leagues on Tuesday, with the day named for the first Black baseball player of the modern era and marking the 78th anniversary of his debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson’s historic achievement preceded President Harry S. Truman’s desegregation of the military in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!17-year-old Dedura-Palomero becomes the first player born in 2008 to win on the ATP Tour
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
MUNICH (AP) — Diego Dedura-Palomero made his mark on tennis in more than one way Tuesday. The 17-year-old German became the first player born in 2008 to win a match on the ATP Tour and celebrated the feat with a unique celebration. After his opponent Denis Shapovalov retired when trailimg 7-6 (2), 3-0 at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyron Smith set to retire with Cowboys after final season with Jets, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
Tyron Smith is set to retire with the Dallas Cowboys after the perennial Pro Bowl left tackle spent his final season with the New York Jets, a person with knowledge of Smith’s plans said Tuesday. The Cowboys set a Wednesday announcement from Smith without providing any details. A person who spoke with The Associated Press ... Read More »
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