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De Gea’s huge saves lift Fiorentina to a tense win over Verona
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea starred with several huge saves to preserve a 1-0 win against Hellas Verona and pull further away from the Serie A relegation zone on Saturday. The former Manchester United shot-stopper kept his side in the match before teammate Nicolò Fagioli scored the winner eight minutes from time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Unsettling:’ Minister says one patient attacked another at Edmonton emergency room
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
EDMONTON — Alberta’s hospitals minister says a patient seeking care at a major Edmonton emergency room was taken into custody after attacking another patient on Friday. Matt Jones says in a social media post that Edmonton police and other hospital personnel quickly de-escalated the evening attack at the Royal Alexandra Hospital ER, north of Edmonton’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haaland hat trick propels Man City to thrashing of Liverpool in FA Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
Erling Haaland’s 18-minute hat trick powered Manchester City to a 4-0 win over Liverpool and into the FA Cup semifinals for a record eighth straight season on Saturday. Mohamed Salah’s failure from the penalty spot added to the woes of Liverpool, whose meltdown at Etihad Stadium will put more heat on under-pressure manager Arne Slot. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers place Justin Verlander on 15-day injured list with hip injury
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander’s long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers was put on hold Saturday. Verlander, the major league’s oldest active player at 43, was placed on the 15-day injured list with left hip inflammation. On Sunday night, Verlander was scheduled to make his first start in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Toronto’s Little Italy, fans line up to swap jerseys and embrace Team Canada
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
TORONTO — Fans lined a chilly street in Toronto’s Little Italy outside Café Diplomatico for Canada Soccer’s “Our Game Now” World Cup jersey swap. The Canada jerseys ran out in under 30 minutes, with scarves, hats and posters also disappearing fast. Canada Soccer announced the event after the Italian team lost a chance to quality ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers inherit ‘rally tortoise’ after manager Pat Murphy is told no pocket pancakes in TV interview
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — First, the Milwaukee Brewers had “pocket pancakes.” Now, they have pocket turtles. Ahem, tortoise. This all probably needs an explanation. During a game last August, Brewers manager Pat Murphy was caught taking a pancake from the pocket of his hoodie for a midgame bite, right in the middle of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays place Alejandro Kirk on IL, recall Brandon Valenzuela, assign Patrick Corbin to Single-A
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays placed two-time All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a dislocated and fractured left thumb and recalled catcher Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A Buffalo. Kirk was injured in the 10th inning of a 5-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Friday when Austin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strasbourg beats Nice in Ligue 1 and extends its unbeaten run to 10 matches
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Without its top striker, Strasbourg extended its unbeaten run in all competitions to 10 matches with a 3-1 win over Nice in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Joaquín Panichelli tore his right ACL while training with Argentina last week and underwent surgery on Thursday. He will miss the World Cup and maybe the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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