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Inside Bryce Pickford's unconventional path to becoming a breakout Canadiens prospect
Near Alberta’s border with Saskatchewan sits a shrinking railroad village of about 300 people called Chauvin.Its claim to rural fame is Susie the Softball, a roadside attraction between prairie towns described as “the world’s largest softball.” There’s not a lot else in Chauvin; a tiny restaurant, a tinier coffee shop, an old Presbyterian church, a small hardware store and Dr. Folkins Community School, with its 100 students from kindergarten to Grade 12.Advertisement
McDermott: Gap to Australia bridgeable, World Cup winnable
Brian McDermott believes he can devise the code to finally crack England's quest for a maiden Rugby League World Cup title and end Australia's long-standing dominance.McDermott has been tasked with delivering England's first World Cup triumph after he was confirmed on Thursday as the successor to Shaun Wane, who stepped down in January following a 3-0 Ashes whitewash to Australia.
NFL Draft Prospect Fernando Mendoza Expected To Sign Top Rookie Contract Ever
BusinessEditors' PickNFL Draft Prospect Fernando Mendoza Expected To Sign Top Rookie Contract EverIndiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, is projected to be taken by the Las Vegas Raiders with the first overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesByHank Tucker,Forbes Staff. Hank Tucker is a Forbes staff writer covering finance and investing.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 06:30am EDTA strict wage scale...
From blank sheet to double promotion - the best pals reviving Nuneaton
Nuneaton Town, formed in 2024, won their second consecutive promotion in 2025-26 under lifelong friends Darren Acton and Russell Dodd, who spoke to BBC Sport about the friendship behind their success.
You're on the clock, plus another NHL OT thriller
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Intro. The NFL Draft, at its core, is a night of hope. No one has lost a game yet this season. Every fan base can glean meaning and value from whatever their team does tonight (theoretically). This particular draft, however, is suffering from a PR problem. There is no drama surrounding the No. 1 pick, which will see Fernando Mendoza relocate from Indiana to...
'You can't do both' - O'Neill on managerial future
'You can't do both' - O'Neill on managerial futureImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Michael O'Neill has guided Blackburn Rovers to safety in the English Championship ByOdhran CrumleyBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished11 minutes agoMichael O'Neill says he "maybe underestimated" the demands of juggling head coach duties at Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers after steering the club to safety in the Championship. O'Neill took interim charge on a de...
World Cup 2026: Bosnia and Herzegovina - the team Italy presumed they would beat
Ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first appearance at the World Cup since 2014, we caught up with Ervin Krantic of the BH Fanaticos to find out more about a nation who overcame Italy and so much more to qualify.
Blackburn legend Parkes dies aged 76
Blackburn legend Parkes dies aged 76Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tony Parkes had six spells as caretaker boss of his old club BlackburnPublished15 minutes ago5 CommentsFormer Blackburn Rovers player and coach Tony Parkes has died, aged 76.Parkes was synonymous with Rovers after playing and working for them for 34 years.He made over 400 appearances as a midfielder before going on to work under 16 different managers, including Kenny Dalglish during the Premier League title-winning seas...
McGhie starts as Scots make five changes for Italy
McGhie starts as Scots make five changes for ItalyPublished24 minutes agoWomen's Six Nations: Italy v Scotland (16:30 BST)Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma25/04/26Watch on iPlayerWatch live on the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app; listen on BBC Sounds and follow onlineScotland have made five changes to the side who were overwhelmed by England for their Women's Six Nations trip to face Italy on Saturday.Prop Demi Swan will make her first start, having appeared from the benc...
When NHL coaches give victory speeches, teams hope for viral social media content
Rich Tocchet flashed a grin as he prepared to speak. The Flyers had just won Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, 3-2, defeating the Penguins on Saturday night. Now, back in the visiting dressing room at PPG Paints Arena, it was time for the Philadelphia coach to stand and deliver a victory speech.“Hey, hell of an effort guys,” Tocchet told his players. “Great win, that’s number one.”Advertisement
RCB's Nuwan Thushara withdraws case against Sri Lanka Cricket over IPL 2026 NOC
RCBs Nuwan Thushara withdraws case against Sri Lanka Cricket over IPL NOC
'In his shirt!?' - Pitcher takes 108mph catch with his jersey
'In his shirt!?' - Pitcher takes 108mph catch with his jerseyTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be played'In his shirt!?' - Pitcher takes 108mph catch with his jerseyClose00Seattle Mariners' pitcher Logan Gilbert "wore one" as he stops a sizzling line drive with his shirt. The spectacular effort was ruled a hit rather than a catch, however, as the rules state that 'a batted or thrown ball going inside a play...
Philadelphia Phillies' losing streak hits 8 as offense falters again: 'We've got to find a way'
CHICAGO — With the Philadelphia Phillies entering Wednesday as the losers of seven straight, manager Rob Thomson decided to change some things. Kyle Schwarber, who has not consistently batted leadoff since 2024, would do so against the Chicago Cubs.“Just to mix it up,” Thomson said. “Split those guys up a little bit. You got all those left-handers. Just trying to figure out a way to score some runs. I know we’re going to at some point, but trying to help the process a little bit.”Advertisement
How to watch Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano in the U.S.: TV channel and streaming options for April 23
Thursday in La Liga features Rayo Vallecano against Espanyol, getting underway at Estadio de Vallecas at 2 p.m. ET. With 35 points, Rayo Vallecano is currently 16th in the league. Espanyol has 38 points, residing in 12th place.How to watch Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano in the U.S. Venue: Estadio de Vallecas Time: 2 p.m. ET Streaming: ESPN+ (Sign in on ESPN with your Fubo account) TV: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo TV Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano odds Favorite Moneyline: Rayo Vallecano +108 Underdog Mon...
Coventry owner not worried by Lampard links with Chelsea
Coventry owner not worried by Lampard links with ChelseaImage source, ShutterstockImage caption, Doug King brought Frank Lampard to Coventry in November 2024, replacing Mark RobinsByAlex HoadBBC Sport JournalistPublished9 minutes agoCoventry chairman Doug King says Sky Blues fans shouldn't worry about "what may or may not happen" after head coach Frank Lampard was linked with a return to former club Chelsea.Lampard steered the Sky Blues to a top-flight return in August for the fir...
Stay in India Bethell, Cook knows nothing of IPL: Pietersen fires at ex-teammate
Stay in India Bethell Cook knows nothing of IPL Pietersen fires at exteammate
Red Sox bats remain lifeless against Yankees: 'We're putting pressure on ourselves'
BOSTON — Whatever low expectations there were for the Boston Red Sox offense, through 24 games they’ve been decidedly worse.On Wednesday, the Red Sox were nearly shut out at Fenway Park for the second straight night, escaping that ignominious fate by scratching out a run in the ninth inning of a 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees.Advertisement
Joe Mazzulla looks beyond Celtics' shooting discrepancy to clean slate for Game 3
BOSTON — In a similar situation one year ago, Joe Mazzulla used sarcasm to express his point of view.At the time, the Boston Celtics were coming off a stunning Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks. In that second-round game, the Celtics missed a pile of open shots while the Knicks made enough clutch offensive plays to pull off a big comeback victory at TD Garden.Advertisement
How Cam Schlittler became a unicorn MLB starter with help from Gerrit Cole
The 2023 American League Cy Young Award winner, navigating his own reinvention while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, reshaped the trajectory of a rising ace — one talented enough to claim that same pinnacle of pitching excellence one day.It was late September last year, and Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler were playing catch in the outfield at Yankee Stadium when Cole had a suggestion for Schlittler: He should throw his cutter harder and focus on keeping it at the top of the strike zone.Adverti...
NFL draft: Biggest questions of the first round, including if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be picked
NFLNFL Draft: Biggest questions of the first round, including if Alabama QB Ty Simpson will be pickedPlus, which edge rusher could go No. 2 to the New York Jets? Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide on Jan. 1, at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.Brian Rothmuller / Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 23, 2026, 6:04 AM EDTBy Ben KamisarThe No. 1 pick of the NFL Draft is written in stone — but it could be a r...