National Sports
The NBA playoffs will, once again, be an international showcase of stars
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
They’ll be watching in Canada, not just because of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, though the NBA’s scoring champion and MVP favorite who plays for Oklahoma City surely helps lure in fans who are north of the border. They’ll be watching from Serbia and Greece, the homelands of Denver star Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Alperen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFC Toronto gets new majority owner just days ahead of debut in Northern Super League
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
TORONTO — AFC Toronto has a new majority owner, just days ahead of its debut in the Northern Super League. The new owner is Canadian-American entrepreneur Mark Mitchell of Mitchell Family Office (MFO), which has invested in more than 20 companies since its inception in 2015. The club said the Mitchell’s investment “lays the foundation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manny Mota, two-time World Series champion with the Dodgers, hospitalized after having a stroke
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Manny Mota, who won a World Series title as player with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1981 and another as a coach with the team in 1988, has been hospitalized after having a stroke. The team said Tuesday that the 87-year-old former pinch-hitting specialist was responding to commands and resting comfortably ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wisconsin loses its projected starting left tackle as Kevin Heywood has ACL injury
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin offensive tackle Kevin Heywood is expected to miss all of the upcoming season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in spring practice. Heywood, the Badgers’ projected starter at left tackle, hurt his knee in practice Thursday. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell revealed the severity of the injury on Tuesday. “That was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, general manager Chris Grier confirmed on Tuesday. Ramsey did not ask for a trade, and he didn’t ask for more money, Grier clarified, but after weeks of conversations with Ramsey’s representation, both sides agreed it would be best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov lost their matches at BMW Open event
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
MUNICH — Canadians Félix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov both dropped their first-round matches Tuesday at the BMW men’s tennis tournament. German teenager Diego Dedura-Palomero advanced to the second round when Shapovalov retired from the match due to injury. Auger-Aliassime, the third seed from Montreal, dropped a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3) decision to Argentina’s Mariano Navone. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets forward Ehlers out week-to-week, will miss start of playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
WINNIPEG — Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers will miss the start of the playoffs with a right foot injury. Jets coach Scott Arniel said Tuesday that Ehlers was out week-to-week after re-aggravating an existing injury. Ehlers collided with an official in a game against Chicago on Saturday and had to be helped off the ice. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks say Lillard has made ‘significant improvement’ but aren’t indicating when he might play again
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks said Damian Lillard has made “significant improvement” in his recovery from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf but they haven’t indicated when the seven-time all-NBA guard might start playing again. The update comes as the Bucks get ready to begin their postseason. Milwaukee, the fifth seed in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yanks’ Jasson Domínguez, with catch of Salvador Perez’s drive, shows learning curve in left field
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The Martian is tracking down fly balls on Mother Earth. Maligned for dubious defense when the New York Yankees first moved him to left field last year, Jasson Domínguez made their best catch of the early season when he robbed Salvador Perez of an extra-base hit in Monday night’s 4-1 win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodger Stadium to host baseball, with surfing and cricket outside Los Angeles at 2028 Olympics
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will feature baseball at Dodger Stadium in its return to the program with surfing and cricket held outside the city as part of an updated venue plan released Tuesday by the organizing committee. Surfing will be at Trestles Beach, a renowned collection of surfing spots between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Reed has a good Masters that brings US Open into view
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Patrick Reed was so consumed with a putter that went cold during the Masters that he might not have contemplated where his third-place finish could lead. He moved up to No. 49 in the world ranking, which at the very least assures a spot in the PGA Championship next month if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
