March 28th, 2026
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Will Smith’s birthday blast stuns D-backs and Diaz earns 2nd save as the Dodgers complete sweep

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning Saturday on his 31st birthday, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks and a season-opening three-game sweep. Smith began his bobblehead night going 0-for-3. After Mookie Betts walked, Smith sent a ... Read More »

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Mammoth pummel Kings 6-2 to create more separation in Western Conference wild-card race

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alexander Kerfoot and Logan Cooley scored two goals each, Mikhail Sergachev tied a franchise single-game record with four assists, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-2 on Saturday night. Nick Schmaltz and Jack McBain also scored, Karel Vejmelka made 29 saves, as the Mammoth avoided a second losing ... Read More »

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Ben McCollum’s winning legacy continues with Iowa’s March Madness run

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Though the stage keeps getting bigger, coach Ben McCollum continues to prove he’s a winner. McCollum and Iowa’s underdog March Madness run ended with a loss to Illinois on Saturday, but his success in his first season with the Hawkeyes proved he can win at any level. McCollum won four Division II ... Read More »

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Fundora retains WBC super welterweight title with 6th-round KO of Thurman

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sebastian Fundora easily retained his WBC super welterweight championship, knocking out Keith Thurman at 1:17 of the sixth round on Saturday night. Referee Thomas Taylor stopped the fight after Fundora battered Thurman repeatedly, the former unified welterweight champion’s bloody face showing the damage. The 6-foot-5 Fundora (24-1-1, 16 knockouts) used his ... Read More »

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Mexico, Portugal draw 0-0 as Azteca Stadium reopens after World Cup renovations

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and Portugal played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night in a warm-up match that marked the reopening of the Azteca Stadium after nearly two years of renovations for the 2026 World Cup. Goncalo Ramos had the best scoring chance in the match when he rattled the goalpost in the ... Read More »

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Vásquez, Tatis lead the Padres to a 3-0 win over the Tigers to avoid sweep

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined for a two-hitter, and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit an RBI single and his stolen base led to another run as the San Diego Padres beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 Saturday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Vásquez (1-0) struck out eight and allowed two hits ... Read More »

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Owen Tippett’s hat trick powers the Flyers to a 5-3 win over the Red Wings

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Tippett’s third career hat trick gives him seven goals in his last nine games. The Flyers have won seven of those nine and are now ... Read More »

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Murakami’s Home Run Isn’t Enough, Brewers beat White Sox 6-1

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell hit two singles, drove in two runs and stole two bases on Saturday night to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 despite another home run by Munetaka Murakami. Christian Yelich had three hits and his RBI single opened the scoring in Milwaukee’s three-run first inning. Brice ... Read More »

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Pistons beat the Timberwolves 109-87 to strengthen hold on East’s top seed

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points on Saturday as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves. Jalen Duren had 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Pistons, who have won nine of ... Read More »

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Cedic Coward scores 24 points, including key late free throws, as Grizzlies defeat Bulls 125-124

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Cedric Coward scored 24 points, including a pair of free throws with 6.5 seconds left, and had nine rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies outlasted the Chicago Bulls 125-124 on Saturday night. After Coward’s free throws, Josh Giddey made two foul shots with 4 seconds left to pull Chicago within one point. ... Read More »

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Kit confusion: US and Belgian players can’t tell which team’s jersey is which from distance

By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — Christian Pulisic couldn’t figure out teammates from opposing Belgians in a friendly with kit confusion. “That can’t happen. It was a bit strange,” the U.S. star said after Saturday’s 5-2 loss to Belgium. The U.S. wore its new Nike jerseys with red and white horizontal stripes that resemble a waving flag, an ... Read More »

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