Day: April 25, 2024
The man who fatally shot retired Saints star Will Smith after a 2016 car crash has received a 25-year prison sentence following his conviction on a manslaughter charge.
Daily Kentucky Derby and Oaks NotesDaily Kentucky Derby and Oaks Notes
Daily notes for all the contenders on Wednesday April 24. There was one timed work for Derby runner Honor Marie and three timed works for Oaks fillies.
Where does every team stand one month into the season?Where does every team stand one month into the season?
One red-hot team is inching closer to a top-five debut this week, while an AL power continues to slip down our list.
Bruins coach thinks Swayman in Leafs’ headsBruins coach thinks Swayman in Leafs’ heads
Bruins coach Jim Montgomery thinks goaltender Jeremy Swayman’s dominance against the Maple Leafs — before and during their current first-round Stanley Cup playoff series — has started to rattle some players.
Justify, jockey Rosario to enter horse racing HOFJustify, jockey Rosario to enter horse racing HOF
Triple Crown winner Justify, Gun Runner and jockey Joel Rosario were elected to horse racing’s Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility.
Ovechkin won’t press to get self, Caps on trackOvechkin won’t press to get self, Caps on track
The Capitals need production out of Alex Ovechkin to get back in their series against the Rangers, but the Washington captain says the best plan is to “just settle down a little bit.”
Cole, longtime voice of hockey in Canada, diesCole, longtime voice of hockey in Canada, dies
Bob Cole, the voice of hockey in Canada for a half-century, died at the age of 90 on Wednesday night.
Doc Rivers: Giannis Antetokounmpo Getting Close, But I Don’t Know What That Even MeansDoc Rivers: Giannis Antetokounmpo Getting Close, But I Don’t Know What That Even Means
The Milwaukee Bucks held practice on Thursday before flying to play at the Indiana Pacers in Game 3. The Bucks and Pacers are tied at 1-1 in the series.
Giannis Antetokounmpo remained out of full participation as he continues to deal with a calf injury.
Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo “did a lot of floor stuff today, probably the most I’ve seen.”
Antetokounmpo did no live practicing, but advanced beyond just walking through drills by “shooting and moving.”
“He’s getting close,” Rivers said. “But, I don’t know what that even means. I’m being honest. I saw him moving around and in my mind I said he’s getting close. Does that mean a day, four days? I’m not sure.”
Blackhawks, Vlasic agree on six-year dealBlackhawks, Vlasic agree on six-year deal
The Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, rewarding one of their best young players with a long-term deal.
‘It all started with Elly’: How the Reds plan to win big around MLB’s most exciting player‘It all started with Elly’: How the Reds plan to win big around MLB’s most exciting player
Elly De La Cruz, the 6-foot-5 shortstop, and his team are looking to turn style into a little more substance.