April 6th, 2026
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New Jersey Devils part ways with longtime general manager Tom Fitzgerald after

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

Tom Fitzgerald is out as general manager of the New Jersey Devils, the latest NHL team to make an abrupt late-season change in the front office or behind the bench. Co-owner David Blitzer announced Monday that a decision had been made for Fitzgerald to leave the organization. Fitzgerald had been GM since January 2020 and ... Read More »

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North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with Michael Malone to become its basketball coach, AP source says

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with Michael Malone to become its basketball coach, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »

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New Jersey Devils part ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald after 5-plus seasons

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

The New Jersey Devils are parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald in an abrupt late-season change of direction for a team that is set to miss the playoffs. Co-owner David Blitzer announced Monday that a decision had been made for Fitzgerald to leave the organization. Fitzgerald had been in charge of hockey operations since ... Read More »

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The New Jersey Devils are parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils are parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald. The Associated Press... Read More »

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T-wolves are ‘a million miles away’ from the team they think they are, with the playoffs coming fast

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Earlier this season, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch found a precise if unusual way to describe why his deep, experienced and well-rounded team had slipped into another funk: moodiness. The bad vibes are back, and with the NBA playoffs fast approaching, the timing is not good. “It feels like we’re a million ... Read More »

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Washington Mystics fire general manager Jamila Wideman, citing strategic differences

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Mystics fired general manager Jamila Wideman, citing strategic differences. The WNBA franchise made the move Monday on the first day of free agency. “We are looking forward to this historic new season for the WNBA and remain focused on building sustainable success in Washington,” said Michael Winger, president of Monumental ... Read More »

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Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs 6-4 in return to Tropicana Field

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Cedric Mullins, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Monday in their first game at Tropicana Field in 561 days. The Rays were back in their domed stadium after playing the 2025 season across the bay in Tampa at Steinbrenner ... Read More »

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Colombia star James Rodríguez returns to MLS club in Minnesota after hospitalization for dehydration

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Colombian star James Rodríguez, who was hospitalized last week for severe dehydration, returned to his MLS club Minnesota United on Monday to continue his ramp-up to game readiness. The team announced that Rodríguez reported to the practice facility for a supervised return-to-activity session. His reintegration into full team training will ... Read More »

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Cooper Pratt deal with Brewers can escalate by $10 million if he finishes high in MVP vote

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

Shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt’s $50.75 million, eight-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers includes escalators that could raise the value by $10 million if he repeatedly finishes high in MVP voting and the team exercises its two options. Pratt, who has yet to play in the major leagues, gets a $3 million signing bonus as part ... Read More »

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Oklahoma hires Lucas McKay as general manager for men’s basketball

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has hired Lucas McKay as its first men’s basketball general manager. McKay, whose appointment was announced Monday, leaves Clemson, where he had the same role. He has more than 20 years of experience in college basketball, including 14 years at Clemson under coach Brad Brownell. He joins an Oklahoma program ... Read More »

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No difference between suspending and amending DRIPA, says First Nations leader

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

VICTORIA — A First Nations leader in B.C. says Premier David Eby’s plan to suspend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act will create less certainty, especially because the NDP may not be in government three years from now. Judith Sayers, president of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, says the climate for reconciliation during ... Read More »

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