April 8th, 2026
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Logan Thompson backstops Capitals to 4-0 shutout victory over Maple Leafs

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

TORONTO — Logan Thompson made 21 saves to register his third shutout of the season as the Washington Capitals breathed life into their fading playoff hopes with a 4-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday. Dylan Strome and Martin Fehérváry, with a goal and an assist each, Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson, into ... Read More »

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Sobeys recalls some products containing cheese over listeria risk

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

Grocery store giant Sobeys is recalling a number of products containing cheese because of possible listeria contamination. A notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products are sold in every province except Quebec at Sobeys and its banner stores, including Co-Op, Foodland, IGA, Safeway and Thrifty Foods. Among the products are several types ... Read More »

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Rooker’s 9th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Yankees 3-2

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Brent Rooker hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly off David Bednar in the ninth inning, and the Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night. Nick Kurtz singled leading off the ninth against Bednar (0-1), and Shea Langeliers doubled. Rooker lofted a flyball to center field and Kurtz ... Read More »

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Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin has successful Tommy John surgery

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin has undergone season-ending Tommy John surgery after leaving a start last month. The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas, the Orioles said on Wednesday. Eflin has been out since leaving with elbow discomfort in the fourth inning of a start against the Texas ... Read More »

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Conine and Norby homer to lead the Marlins to a 7-4 win over the Reds

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Griffin Conine and Connor Norby homered to lead the Miami Marlins past the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Wednesday night. Xavier Edwards and Jakob Marsee each had two hits and an RBI for the Marlins, who snapped Cincinnati’s five-game winning streak. Miami starter Eury Pérez (1-1) allowed four runs — two earned — ... Read More »

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Torrent top Charge 5-3 to earn first regulation road win of season

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

OTTAWA — It took until the 26th game of the season but thanks to a Natalie Snodgrass power-play goal, the Seattle Torrent picked up their first regulation road win Wednesday night beating the Ottawa Charge 5-3. Snodgrass scored from the top circle with 1:21 remaining in regulation, and Cayla Barnes added an empty-netter to seal ... Read More »

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Jason Zucker’s third-period goal lifts the Sabres past the Rangers 5-3

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Zucker scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 17 saves, and the Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night. Zucker slid his 24th goal past Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin at 7:14 after teammate Alex Tuch had tied the contest ... Read More »

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Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley help Cavaliers hold off Hawks 122-116

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points, Evan Mobley had 22 points and tied a career high with 19 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 122-116 on Wednesday night. James Harden added 21 points for the Cavaliers, who have won four straight and seven of eight. Cleveland (51-29) can finish no ... Read More »

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Nico Hoerner powers the Cubs to a 6-2 victory over the error-prone Rays at Tropicana Field

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Nico Hoerner hit a leadoff homer and then delivered an RBI double during a five-run fifth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field. Michael Conforto had a two-run double for the Cubs, who took advantage of three Tampa Bay ... Read More »

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Cade Cunningham has double-double in return from injury as Pistons rout Bucks 137-111

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 13 points and 10 assists in his return from injury as the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 137-111 in their home finale on Wednesday night. Cunningham hadn’t played since sustaining a collapsed lung in a win against the Washington Wizards on March 17, but appeared comfortable while playing ... Read More »

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Magic beat Timberwolves 132-120 as Paolo Banchero scores 20 and Orlando wins 4th straight

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had 20 points and eight rebounds, Desmond Bane added 18 points and six assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 on Wednesday night. Franz Wagner scored 17 points and Goga Bitadze came off the bench with 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Magic, who have ... Read More »

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