National Sports
Pro scouts make adjustments as they navigate the evolving college football world ahead of NFL draft
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch interviews a draft prospect, he often feels as though he’s entered a strange new scouting universe. Today’s players talk openly about agents and endorsement deals, and they’re not shy about describing journeys to three or four schools or playing for an equal number of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fashion, heritage and talent: Players turn the WNBA draft into a cultural showcase
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA draft has increasingly become a platform for more than just athleticism — it is a celebration of identity, heritage, culture, and self-expression. Paige Bueckers may have been the No. 1 pick, but it was Kiki Iriafen who arguably stole the show when it came to fashion. Even Bueckers herself ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer great Zvonimir Boban returns as CEO to Croatian club where he was a pre-war hero
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia soccer great Zvonimir Boban is returning to the club where he became a hero for his actions on the field before the breakup of Yugoslavia. Boban will start his new job as CEO at Dinamo Zagreb on June 1, the club said at a news conference late Monday. The 56-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: PSG and Barcelona protect leads heading into 2nd legs of quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — After shedding its “galácticos,” Paris Saint-Germain looks in better shape than ever to win the Champions League and can reach the semifinals on Tuesday by completing the job against Aston Villa. PSG takes a 3-1 lead to Villa Park, where Villa hasn’t lost since October and has already beaten Bayern Munich ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rome derby clashes likened to ‘urban warfare’ with 24 police officers injured
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
ROME (AP) — The toll from clashes between violent fans and police at the weekend’s Rome derby includes 24 law enforcement officers injured, one arrest and at least 40,000 euros ($45,000) in damaged garbage dumpsters. Officials in the capital were still trying to sum up the damages after fans on Sunday attacked police in riot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Howe recovering from pneumonia and will miss Newcastle’s upcoming games
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is recovering in the hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia and will miss at least the team’s next two games, the club has said. In a statement released by Newcastle late Monday, the 47-year-old Howe thanked everyone at the club and “the wider football community for your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens host the Hurricanes on losing streak
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
Carolina Hurricanes (47-28-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (39-31-11, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens will try to stop their three-game slide when they take on the Carolina Hurricanes. Montreal is 39-31-11 overall and 22-12-6 in home games. The Canadiens have committed 321 total ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers visit the Lightning after Reinhart’s 2-goal game
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
Florida Panthers (47-30-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (46-26-8, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -179, Panthers +149; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning after Sam Reinhart scored two goals in the Panthers’ 5-3 loss to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Utah Hockey Club
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
Utah Hockey Club (38-30-13, in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (43-30-8, in the Central Division) St. Louis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blues -164, Utah Hockey Club +137; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Blues look to stop their three-game skid when they play the Utah Hockey Club. St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle in action against Los Angeles after shootout victory
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
Los Angeles Kings (47-24-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (35-40-6, in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kings -111, Kraken -109; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Kraken host the Los Angeles Kings after the Kraken knocked off the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in a shootout. Seattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars come into matchup against the Predators on losing streak
By Canadian Press on April 15th, 2025
Dallas Stars (50-25-6, in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (29-44-8, in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars look to break a six-game skid with a win against the Nashville Predators. Nashville has an 11-12-2 record in Central Division play and a 29-44-8 record overall. The Predators ... Read More »
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