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Free agency has been underwhelming for the Toronto Raptors so far and after Kyle Lowry's departure, fans are wondering what direction the team is heading in for the foreseeable future.
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Associated PressShohei Ohtani has 3 doubles, Landon Knack get 1st victory as Dodgers rout Nationals 11-2
Shohei Ohtani had three doubles to improve his major league-leading batting average to .371, rookie Landon Knack got his first victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Washington Nationals 11-2 on Wednesday night. The Dodgers had a season-high 20 hits en route to their third straight victory, with Mookie Betts and Will Smith each having four hits and Andy Pages homering. Nick Senzel homered for Washington.
- Associated Press
Contreras has 3 hits as Brewers take advantage of sloppy inning by Pirates in 3-2 victory
William Contreras had three hits and the Milwaukee Brewers used one big inning to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night. The Brewers took advantage of a sloppy second inning by the Pirates to turn an error, two walks and two hit batters and an RBI single by Contreras into three runs. Sal Frelick had two hits for Milwaukee, which snapped a two-game skid.
- The Canadian Press
Toronto FC puts semi-pro Simcoe County to the sword in Canadian Championship play
Toronto FC put semi-pro Simcoe County Rovers FC to the sword Wednesday, thumping the League1 Ontario champions 5-0 in Canadian Championship preliminary-round play. Prince Owusu, Cassius Mailula, Kevin Long, Jonathan Osorio and Tyrese Spicer scored for Toronto, which led 4-0 at the break with three of the goals coming in nine minutes. Owusu could have had a hat trick or more in the first half. Toronto coach John Herdman emptied his bench in the second half. Simcoe County showed flashes of its ski
- KGTV - San Diego Scripps
Agrarian Institute helping feed families
A farm in Bonsall is fighting food insecurity by growing food and teaching other families to do the same.
- MMA Junkie
Matheus Nicolau done with Manel Kape bookings, focused on title shot after UFC on ESPN 55 headliner
After back-to-back bookings against Manel Kape fell through, Matheus Nicolau is focusing on "the top of the mountain" after UFC on ESPN 55.
- Reuters
Thousands mark Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand
Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Thursday at Anzac Day services to commemorate those who fought and died in major conflicts in the nations' history. Anzac Day originally commemorated a battle on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey during World War One. At dawn on April 25, 1915, thousands of troops from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) were among a larger Allied force that landed on the narrow beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula, an ill-fated campaign that would claim more than 130,000 lives.
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Lummi Island resident sues county and executive over ferry rate hike taking effect June 1
The resident, who is a semi-retired lawyer, has asked the court for a temporary and permanent injunction stopping the rate increases.
- Deadline
Bruce Willis Fondly Recalled By Jerry Bruckheimer For His ‘Armageddon’ Kindness
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer remembers Bruce Willis for his kindnesses towards the little guys. In their 1998 hit Armageddon, Bruckheimer noted how Willis acted toward the crew when the cameras weren’t rolling. “Bruce is such a good guy,” says Bruckheimer. “He was so generous to the crew.” Bruckheimer says that at the end of each week, …
- Raleigh News and Observer
NC’s Mark Meadows, Trump’s chief of staff, indicted in Arizona election interference case
This is the second time Meadows has been indicted for allegations that he tried to overturn the 2020 election.
- KNXV - Phoenix Scripps
First look: inside Arizona’s first Randy’s Donuts, plans for more locations in the Valley
The first Arizona Randy’s Donuts will open its doors to the public on Thursday, April 25! Here’s a sneak peek of the location and what the future expansion for this company will be in the Valley. The Phoenix storefront is located near 7th Street and Bethany Home Road. “So, I love the Central Corridor. I think this is a perfect location for Randy's. I think that the product is so amazing. And I'm just very, very excited to share it with the community,” said Padilla.
- The Canadian Press
Heat set franchise playoff record with 21 3-pointers in Game 2 against Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat have broken their franchise record for 3-pointers in a playoff game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. connected on Miami’s 21st 3 of the game with 5:37 left in the fourth quarter of its Game 2 playoff matchup at Boston on Wednesday night. It breaks Miami’s previous mark of 20, set May 22, 2021, at Milwaukee. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA The Associated Press
- Investor's Business Daily
Dow Jones Futures Fall As Meta Dives On Guidance; Chipotle Eyes Buy Point
The rally attempt paused Wednesday as Nvidia reversed lower. Meta, Chipotle and ServiceNow led key earnings late.
- The Canadian Press
Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims
NEW YORK (AP) — The former Instagram influencer known as “ Jay Mazini ” who swindled millions of dollars from online followers and a network of Muslims during the pandemic was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday, prosecutors said. Jebara Igbara, 28, of New Jersey, had pleaded guilty to fraud charges, admitting that he created a Ponzi scheme that involved cryptocurrency frauds netting around $8 million. Prosecutors say the money funded a decadent lifestyle that included luxury cars an
- KNXV - Phoenix Scripps
13-year-old boy dies after being hit by car in Glendale
Glendale police have announced a 13-year-old boy hit by a car while on his bicycle has died. The crash happened near 47th and Northern avenues on the evening of April 11. The boy, identified as Elias "Eli" Bizzle, was taken to a hospital and later died on April 23, police announced.
- KGTV - San Diego Scripps
Preventing wildfires following rainy seasons
Firefighters in Alpine were working overtime to clear overgrown trees and brush to prevent wildfires following the rainy season.
- Variety
Korea Box Office: Don Lee’s ‘The Roundup: Punishment’ Takes Punchy $5 Million on Opening Day
Korean comedy action film “The Roundup: Punishment” destroyed all competition in local theaters on its Wednesday opening day. The film earned $4.92 million from 821,000 ticket sales, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). That represented a crushing 97% share of the day’s theatrical market. Including a …
- The Canadian Press
Royals' Alec Marsh hit on throwing arm by line drive, leaves in 5th against Blue Jays
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Royals right-hander Alec Marsh was hit on his throwing arm by a line drive, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning against Toronto on Wednesday night. After Marsh (3-0) pitched four scoreless innings, Addison Barger hit a 91-mph fastball back up the middle leading off the fifth. After being struck, Marsh picked up the ball and threw to first to retire Barger. The Royals said Marsh had a forearm contusion. Angel Zerpa took over for Marsh on the mound. ___ AP
- Simply Wall St.
While institutions own 42% of The Lottery Corporation Limited (ASX:TLC), retail investors are its largest shareholders with 56% ownership
Key Insights The considerable ownership by retail investors in Lottery indicates that they collectively have a greater...
- BBC
Newspaper headlines: Labour's 'vow to nationalise rail' and school stabbing
Labour's election promise on the train network and a "horrific" Wales stabbing feature in the papers.
- USA TODAY
Brendan Paul, Diddy's alleged 'mule,' pleads not guilty to cocaine charge in airport arrest
Brendan Paul, an ex Syracuse basketball player who was called Sean "Diddy" Combs' "mule" in a producer's civil lawsuit, faces a felony drug charge.