April 7th, 2026
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Back in Ann Arbor, Dusty May tells jubilant Michigan fans: ‘This trophy is yours’

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Top-ranked Michigan returned to campus as national champions on Tuesday, and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that “this trophy is yours.” “You brought it all year, every home game,” he said, resting his hand on top of the trophy. “You guys were ... Read More »

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Fernando Mendoza to watch the NFL draft from Miami with family and friends, AP source says

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

Fernando Mendoza, expected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, will watch the NFL draft with family and friends in Miami, someone with knowledge of the quarterback’s plans said Tuesday. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Mendoza hasn’t made his plans public. The draft will take place ... Read More »

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Gunnar Henderson homers again as the Orioles beat the White Sox 4-2

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in Baltimore’s three-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Tuesday for their eighth straight victory over the South Siders. Henderson, Tyler O’Neill and Blaze Alexander each had two hits for Baltimore, which left 14 runners on base. Yennier Cano ... Read More »

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Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf says he wants coach Billy Donovan to remain in his job

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — A day after the Chicago Bulls fired their top two basketball executives, president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf made it clear: He wants coach Billy Donovan to remain in his job. Reinsdorf said Tuesday that candidates can forget about bringing in their own coach, assuming Donovan chooses to return after this season. “If ... Read More »

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Third-party NIL deals for athletes worth up to $2,500 can now avoid scrutiny

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

The value of name, image and likeness deals that can avoid review by the College Sports Commission has risen from $600 to $2,500, providing an athlete doesn’t make more than $15,000 total, according to guidance the commission issued Tuesday. The CSC, formed to oversee NIL payments to athletes in college sports, sent out a four-page ... Read More »

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Rangers await results of MRI on deGrom’s right knee, 2-time Cy Young winner indicates he’s OK

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers were awaiting results Tuesday of an MRI on Jacob deGrom’s right knee, though the two-time Cy Young Award winner said after his last start that everything checked out OK. DeGrom experienced some mild knee discomfort before he pitched Monday night against Seattle, and was limited to 78 pitches ... Read More »

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Cubs ace Cade Horton headed for elbow surgery, will miss the rest of the 2026 season

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton will miss the rest of the 2026 season after an MRI revealed UCL damage in his right elbow, Chicago manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday. “Cade is gonna have surgery,” Counsell said before the Cubs game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. “He’s gonna ... Read More »

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Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. undergoes arthroscopic surgery on his right knee

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and will miss the rest of the season. The Bucks announced that Porter had undergone the procedure Tuesday in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Tom Hackett at The Steadman Clinic performed the surgery. The 25-year-old Porter last played on March ... Read More »

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‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul can’t have unsupervised visits with toddler son, court rules

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” can’t spend unsupervised time with her 2-year-old son due to concerns about volatile behavior she displayed during confrontations between her and the boy’s father, a Utah court commissioner ruled Tuesday. Third District Court Commissioner Russell Minas said “I ... Read More »

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Eight years after Humboldt Broncos crash, Green Shirt Day encourages organ donation

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

Eight years after the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, the legacy of one junior hockey player continues with an annual reminder for Canadians to register as organ donors. Green Shirt Day is a national campaign rooted in the memory of 21-year-old Logan Boulet, one of 16 people who died when a truck driver went through ... Read More »

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Blue Jays RHP Ponce likely out for season because of knee surgery; Kirk to miss at least 6 weeks

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce needs surgery for his injured right knee and is expected to miss at least six months, likely ending his season after one abbreviated outing. On March 30, Ponce left his first big league appearance since 2021 in the third inning after injuring his knee while pursuing ... Read More »

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