• The Canadian Press

    NBA Playoffs 2024: A 1st for the Timberwolves, while Mavs and Pacers move closer to Round 2

    Minnesota hasn't made the second round of the NBA playoffs since 2004. Indiana hasn't gotten there since 2014. Dallas has gotten there once in the last 13 years. All took big steps toward changing that on Friday. The Timberwolves have a 3-0 lead on Phoenix after winning 126-109 behind 36 points from Anthony Edwards. Indiana survived a 42-point, flair-for-the-dramatic outbreak from Khris Middleton to beat Milwaukee 121-118 in overtime for a 2-1 series lead. And Dallas clamped down on defense to b

  • The Canadian Press

    Klopp and Salah involved in touchline spat during Liverpool's draw at West Ham in Premier League

    LONDON (AP) — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and star forward Mohamed Salah were involved in a touchline confrontation during the team’s 2-2 draw with West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday. Salah was a substitute for the game and was preparing to come on in the 82nd minute when Klopp went over to speak to the Egypt winger. Salah answered back with his arms outstretched then started to point at Klopp, who was nodding while looking out onto the field. Darwin Nunez, who was also about to enter

  • The Canadian Press

    Bayern stars Musiala and Sané racing to be fit for Champions League semifinal vs. Real Madrid

    MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel says Jamal Musiala is unable to play against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday and that the Germany forward faces a race against time to be fit for the Champions League game against Real Madrid. Bayern hosts Madrid for the first leg of their semifinal on Tuesday. Asked why Musiala was again left out of the squad for Frankfurt’s visit, Tuchel replied, “He can’t. He had two days without pain and he felt it again yesterday. It’s a stra

  • The Canadian Press

    Liverpool's 2-2 draw at West Ham further damages Premier League title hopes

    LONDON (AP) — Liverpool conceded Michail Antonio's late equalizer in a 2-2 draw with West Ham on Saturday that further dented the Premier League title hopes of Jurgen Klopp's team. Liverpool is limping to the finish line in Klopp’s final season in charge, recording just one win in its past five league games. Antonio’s header in the 77th minute at London Stadium tied the game after Andy Robertson's goal made it 1-1 early in the second half and Tomas Soucek's own-goal put Liverpool ahead. The draw