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Real Madrid loses to Mallorca in La Liga and risks dropping further behind Barcelona
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid could drop further behind La Liga leader Barcelona after a 2-1 loss at Mallorca on Saturday. Madrid conceded in stoppage time and stayed four points behind ahead of the Catalan club’s match at fourth-placed Atletico Madrid later Saturday. Mallorca has risen out of the relegation zone after its second win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt says long-term contract should take some pressure off him
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt believes the security that comes from signing a long-term contract while in the minor leagues should take pressure off him as he works his way to the majors. Pratt and his agent, Scott Boras, spoke to reporters via Zoom on Saturday, one day after the Brewers announced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Lewin-LaFrance sisters claim sailing gold in Grand Slam regatta
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
PALMA — Canadian sailors Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance won the gold medal in the 49erFX class in the Princess Sofia Trophy on Saturday. The sisters from Chester, N.S., started the day in second and a point behind reigning world champions Paula Barcelo and Maria Cantero of Spain. The Lewin-LaFrance siblings took over the lead in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sameer Rizvi’s personal-best 90 leads Delhi to second IPL win
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
NEW DELHI (AP) — Sameer Rizvi blew away Mumbai Indians with 90 runs off 51 balls to help set up Delhi Capitals’ second win from two matches in the Indian Premier League on Saturday. The impact player followed his unbeaten 70 against Lucknow SuperGiants on Wednesday with seven sixes and seven boundaries in his highest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern youngsters deliver rousing comeback win to stay on course for Bundesliga title
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
Lennart Karl scored in the ninth minute of added time to complete a dramatic comeback 3-2 win for Bayern Munich over Freiburg and keep his team on track for the Bundesliga title on Saturday. Freiburg was heading for an upset win at 2-0 up in the 81st minute before Bayern’s young midfielders changed the game, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sameer Rizvi’s 90 leads Delhi to second IPL win
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
NEW DELHI (AP) — Sameer Rizvi blew away Mumbai Indians with 90 runs off 51 balls to help set up Delhi Capitals’ second win from two matches in the Indian Premier League on Saturday. The impact player followed his unbeaten 70 against Lucknow SuperGiants on Wednesday with seven sixes and seven boundaries in his highest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays place catcher Alejandro Kirk on injured list with fractured thumb
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list. Kirk fractured his left thumb in the 10th inning of Friday’s 5-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Chicago’s Austin Hays fouled a pitch off the Toronto catcher’s hand. Kirk immediately left the game and was replaced by Tyler ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slot under more pressure at Liverpool after ‘unbelievable disappointment’ of FA Cup humbling by City
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
A meek FA Cup exit. His heaviest defeat as Liverpool manager. A senior player saying there was no “fighting spirit.” Arne Slot came under renewed pressure Saturday after a 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City featuring a 20-minute collapse that he could barely explain. “An unbelievable disappointment,” the Dutchman said after Liverpool’s elimination in the FA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia announces a mutual decision to part ways with Lady Bulldogs coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia announced Saturday it has mutually agreed to part ways with women’s basketball coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson. The decision came after Georgia finished 22-10 this season, with an 82-73 overtime loss to Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Abrahamson-Henderson compiled a 69-59 record in four seasons, with only one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A brief and perhaps slightly irreverent history of Easter traditions
By Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2026
For many, Easter begins not with chocolate or cartoon rabbits, but in quiet reverence. Church doors open early—sometimes very early—for sunrise services, a symbolic nod to the empty tomb discovered at dawn. Others gather later for Easter Sunday mass, dressed in their spring best, marking one of the most significant days in the Christian calendar: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Lethbridge to Europe: local percussionist lands global tour
By Lethbridge Herald on April 4th, 2026
By Dave Mabel He’s played percussion with the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra, and taken part in a bizarre “concert” in Las Vegas. Now University of Lethbridge graduate Layton Hiebert is preparing for a high-profile concert tour of Europe. He’s one of just 17 young percussionists from around the world selected to join a unique ship and ... Read More »
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