April 3rd, 2026
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Nteka strikes late to give Rayo Vallecano win over 10-man Elche

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

MADRID (AP) — Rayo Vallecano left it late to beat 10-man Elche 1-0 and record its first La Liga win for almost a month on Friday. The Madrid-based club had not picked up three points since beating bottom side Oviedo on March 4 but returned to winning ways thanks to a second-half goal from Randy ... Read More »

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Cubs’ pitcher Cade Horton exits against Guardians due to right forearm discomfort

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton was taken out of Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians due to right forearm discomfort. The right-hander looked toward the Cubs’ dugout after throwing a 93.8 mph fastball to Bo Naylor low in the strike zone for a called strike. Manager Craig Counsell and a trainer came ... Read More »

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Edge rusher Travon Walker and the Jaguars agree on a 4-year, $110M contract extension

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

Edge rusher Travon Walker and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed Friday on a four-year, $110 million contract extension, his representatives said. Elite Loyalty Sports said the deal includes $50 million fully guaranteed at signing and up to $77 million in potential guarantees. Walker, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, is entering the ... Read More »

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Toronto FC’s Sargent looking for first goal as team welcomes Rapids to BMO Field

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

TORONTO — Toronto FC head coach Robin Fraser was a skilful defender during his playing days and he’s proving to be a skilful defender as a manager, at least in terms of defending his players. That was apparent on Friday when Fraser was asked about the club’s first-year forward Josh Sargent, who arrived in Toronto ... Read More »

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Dembélé grabs brace as PSG warm up for Liverpool with comfortable win over Toulouse

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Ousmane Dembélé scored twice in the first half as Paris Saint-Germain beat Toulouse 3-1 and increased its lead of Ligue 1 to four points on Friday. The game was brought forward to give PSG more recovery time ahead of next Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal with Liverpool at the Parc des Princes. PSG ... Read More »

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Marcelo Mayer, Willson Contreras homer, Red Sox snap 5-game losing streak with 5-2 win over Padres

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Marcelo Mayer and Willson Contreras both hit home runs as part of a three-run sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a five-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in their home opener over the San Diego Padres on Friday. Caleb Durbin added an RBI single in the fourth inning to ... Read More »

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White Sox announce they will retire Ozzie Guillen’s number in August

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Ozzie Guillen got quite a surprise when the Chicago White Sox informed him on Friday that they will retire his No. 13 this season. The team caught the former All-Star shortstop and World Series-winning manager off guard by announcing he will be honored prior to the game against Cleveland on Aug. 8. ... Read More »

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Aaron Judge’s 2-run homer in 1st inning leads Yankees over Marlins 8-2 in home opener for 6-1 start

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the first inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons. Trent Grisham reached leading off with the first of 11 walks by Marlins pitchers and Judge drove ... Read More »

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Royals call on top prospect Luinder Avila to make 1st big league start with Michael Wacha out sick

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals have recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha to make his first major league start in Friday night’s series opener against the Brewers, while Michael Wacha has been scratched from the game because of an illness. Kansas City created space for Avila by putting left-hander Bailey Falter on ... Read More »

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Ohtani and Tucker hit 2 of the Dodgers’ 5 homers in a 13-6 rout of the Nationals

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the third inning, and Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman went deep as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Washington Nationals 13-6 on Friday. Andy Pages also homered for the Dodgers, but it was the top of their order — which had ... Read More »

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Framber Valdez, Dillon Dingler help Tigers snap four-game losing streak with 4-0 win over Cardinals

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener on Friday. Detroit has a .667 regular-season winning percentage (34-17) against the Cardinals — their highest mark against any team — ... Read More »

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