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The Canadian Press
'We need to win': Maple Leafs brass hints at change after yet another playoff failure
TORONTO — Keith Pelley was reminded of the first time he watched Liverpool play up close. The Premier League giant with an illustrious soccer history in both England and Europe are followed by a rabid supporters craving success. The club's "You'll Never Walk Alone" anthem rings around its storied Anfield home at every match. Pelley saw similar passion from Toronto Maple Leafs fans this spring during a brief foray into the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Leafs' short playoff journey once again ended in
Country Living
'Jeopardy! Masters' Fans Have Thoughts on James Holzhauer "Dominating" Season 2
'Jeopardy! Masters' season 2 competitor James Holzhauer shocked viewers by making history for this tournament in the quiz show franchise.
USA TODAY Sports
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe fired after another early playoff exit
The Toronto Maple Leafs put together strong games while facing elimination, but the bottom line is they lost, and Sheldon Keefe paid the price.
The Canadian Press
A look at potential candidates to replace Sheldon Keefe as Maple Leafs head coach
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs fired head coach Sheldon Keefe on Thursday following another disappointing playoff exit. The Canadian Press takes a look at some of the potential candidates to take over the Original Six franchise that hasn't won the Stanley Cup since 1967. CRAIG BERUBE The 58-year-old from Calahoo, Alta., hoisted the Cup as coach of the St. Louis Blues in 2019, but was fired by the organization in December after missing the playoffs last spring. The no-nonsense Berube, who owns
FTW Outdoors
Watch: Alligator nabs angler’s catch with astonishing speed
Footage shows the large reptile chasing the hooked fish onto shore and reappearing into frame with the catch between its jaws.
People
Meghan Markle Has Sweet 'Auntie' Moment with Young Fan on Day Two in Nigeria
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began the morning at an organization affiliated with the Invictus Games
People
Olivia Dunne Celebrates After Boyfriend Paul Skenes Is Called Up to Pitch in First MLB Game
The former LSU pitcher will make his debut on the mound May 11 against the Chicago Cubs
Myrtle Beach Sun News
Watch for golf course’s gator! Golfers dodge reptiles, critters at Myrtle Beach Classic
Here’s how alligators and other unique fauna made their presence known around the Myrtle Beach Classic, the first PGA Tour golf tournament in Myrtle Beach.
USA TODAY Sports
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami face CF Montreal with record-setting MLS ticket sales
Ticket prices for the Inter Miami-CF Montreal on Saturday have skyrocketed thanks to Lionel Messi's presence.
Associated Press
Djokovic says he's 'fine' after being hit on the head by a water bottle
Novak Djokovic said he was “fine” after accidentally getting knocked on the head by a water bottle after a win at the Italian Open on Friday. A man was leaning over the railing to hand Djokovic a notebook for a signature and an aluminum-type water bottle fell out of his backpack and hit the top-ranked player on the top of his head. After getting hit, Djokovic placed both of his hands on his head and then curled up on the ground as a security guard shielded him.
Yahoo Sports
The best RBs for 2024 fantasy football, according to our experts
The Yahoo Fantasy football analysts reveal their first running back rankings for the 2024 NFL season.
The Canadian Press
Edmonton Oilers star Draisaitl misses practice, listed as 'day-to-day'
VANCOUVER — Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl is "day-to-day" with an undisclosed injury, says head coach Kris Knoblauch. Knoblauch says the Oilers coaching staff will decide Friday morning whether the 28-year-old German forward plays that evening in Game 2 of Edmonton's series with the Vancouver Canucks. Draisaitl missed practice Thursday and appeared to be labouring late in Edmonton's loss to Vancouver in Game 1 of their second-round series Wednesday. He had two assists in the game but was l
The Canadian Press
Bouchard lifts Edmonton Oilers to 4-3 overtime win over Canucks in Game 2
VANCOUVER — Kris Knoblauch said some silent prayers as he watched his Edmonton Oilers warm up on the ice Friday night. The head coach's team was less than an hour from facing the Vancouver Canucks in Game 2 of their second round playoff series and Knoblauch wasn't sure whether star forward Leon Draisaitl would be able to play. Turns out he had nothing to worry about. Draisaitl not only played, but scored and contributed three assists as the Oilers topped the Canucks 4-3 in overtime. The result l
Yahoo Sports
Tom Brady roast: Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft 'awkward' backstage meeting could've 'cut f***ing glass'
The former Patriots head coach and the team's longtime owner met backstage before the show.
Miami Herald
One’s the captain. One’s fighting to stay in the lineup. Both are sparking the Panthers
Two players with nearly polar opposite roles are both finding ways to make key impacts for the Florida Panthers in the playoffs.
PA Media: Sport
Rory McIlroy denies Tiger Woods rift despite differing views on golf’s direction
It has been reported that Woods, Patrick Cantlay and Jordan Spieth vetoed the possibility of McIlroy rejoining the PGA Tour policy board.
People
David Beckham Texted Tom Brady to Make Sure He Was OK After Netflix Roast: ‘It Was Hard to Watch’
Brady took jabs for "unretiring" for one last unsuccessful season and his divorce from Gisele Bündchen during the roast
Yahoo Sports
Golf’s moment of truth is here, and the sport is badly flailing
Nonexistent negotiations and missed opportunities for reconciliation between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have the sport stuck in place.
People
Who Is Coco Gauff Dating? What We Know About Her Private Boyfriend (No, He's Not a Tennis Player!)
Coco Gauff has been dating her boyfriend for over a year but has kept his identity private
USA TODAY Sports
Is Brock Purdy really the second-best quarterback? Ranking NFL QBs by 2025 MVP odds
A recent power ranking sees Brock Purdy as the NFL's second-best quarterback. Here's where he and other starting QBs rank by 2025 MVP odds.

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