April 2nd, 2026
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Hubbard’s bold finish gives him a 1-shot lead in Texas Open

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Mark Hubbard was bold all the way to the end, taking on a creek at the par-5 18th and converting his sixth birdie over his final eight holes Thursday to post a 7-under 65 at dark for one-shot lead in the storm-delayed opening round at the Valero Texas. Hubbard broke out ... Read More »

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Suns guard Collin Gillespie sets franchise record for 3-pointers in a season

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Phoenix guard Collin Gillespie set the Suns’ franchise record for 3-pointers in a season on Thursday night. Gillespie set the mark in the second quarter of the Suns’ game against the Charlotte Hornets. He hit his 227th 3-pointer the wing, surpassing the record of 226 3s, set by Quentin Richardson in ... Read More »

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Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel sets Hornets’ franchise record for 3-pointers in a season

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets’ franchise record for 3-pointers in a season. Knueppel needed four 3s entering Thursday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns. After missing two wide open looks in the fourth quarter Knueppel finally hit his 261st 3-pointer off an assist from Grant Williams as the home ... Read More »

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New Blazers owner says team is shifting away from development mindset of recent years

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — While the Portland Trail Blazers have emphasized developing young talent in recent years, new owner Tom Dundon says that mindset is shifting toward loftier goals. “We’ve tried to get this message through the last couple of days that that was fun, and probably necessary, but it’s more fun to win,” Dundon ... Read More »

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Rookie catcher Carter Jensen gets scratched from Royals’ starting lineup after oversleeping

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals’ starting lineup for Thursday game with the Minnesota Twins after he overslept. “I didn’t wake up to my alarm. Slept through it,” Jensen told The Kansas City Star and other outlets. “Don’t really have an excuse — nor should I. ... Read More »

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Anthony Edwards ineligible for NBA postseason awards after Timberwolves rule him out against Pistons

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he can’t reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, listing his right knee injury and an illness. He has played in 59 games, but just 58 count toward the league’s record ... Read More »

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Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announces his retirement

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

Two-time All-Pro cornerback and 2019 NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore, who last played in 2024, has announced his retirement. Gilmore issued an Instagram post Thursday that showed video highlights of his career and closed with the message, “The game ends here, but the journey continues.” “To my first love, Football — ... Read More »

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Timberwolves rule out Anthony Edwards against Pistons to manage right knee pain

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out Anthony Edwards to help manage pain in his right knee against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, one game after he scored 17 points in 23 minutes in a win over Dallas. Edwards returned against the Mavericks after missing six games with an injured right knee. He ... Read More »

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Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out but robust case remains

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in New York tossed out actor Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims Thursday against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us,” but he left intact three claims, including retaliation, that will let a jury hear many of the allegations anyway. The written ruling ... Read More »

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Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly ready to return as Toronto Argonauts starter

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

Chad Kelly feels like he’s ready to resume being the Toronto Argonauts’ starting quarterback. Kelly missed all of last season recovering from a leg injury suffered in the 2024 East Division final. Toronto will open training camp next month and the 32-year-old Buffalo, N.Y., native said he feels good physically. “I feel like I can ... Read More »

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Attorneys say Oklahoma basketball player who died after game wasn’t given proper medical care

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lawyers for the family of an Oklahoma junior college basketball player who died after suffering a head injury during a game said Thursday the student had been struck by another player’s elbow and accused the team of not providing proper medical care before putting him back on the court. Ethan Dietz, ... Read More »

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