April 9th, 2026
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Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks returns after missing 3 games for child’s birth

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Pete Fairbanks is back with the Miami Marlins after the reliever was away from the team for a few days for the birth of his child. The veteran right-hander missed the first three games of Miami’s home series against the Cincinnati Reds but was available for Thursday’s finale. Fairbanks, who has recorded ... Read More »

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Olympic hero Jack Hughes has new chiclets as NHL dentists get a moment in the spotlight

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

Jason Schepis was at home with his kids in New Jersey watching the gold medal men’s hockey game at the Olympics when he saw some of his handiwork get scattered all over the ice late in the third period of a thriller. Jack Hughes, the 24-year-old forward for Team USA, had just taken a stick ... Read More »

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Montreal-area port expansion first ‘nation-building’ project to begin construction

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

CONTRECOEUR — Construction has officially started on a port expansion near Montreal — the first so-called nation-building project that was fast-tracked for approval by the federal government. Prime Minister Mark Carney was on hand today at the terminal in Contrecœur, Que., about 45 kilometres northeast of Montreal, to announce the start of work. It’s the ... Read More »

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East Lansing’s K.J. Torbert named Division I Player of the Year by Michigan Sports Writers

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

The 2026 Michigan Sports Writers Division 1 All-State boys basketball team selected by a panel of 13 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR K.J. Torbert, East Lansing ___ COACH OF THE YEAR Kyle Clough, Rockford ___ FIRST TEAM K.J. Torbert, East Lansing Cam Ryans, Grand Rapids Northview James Martin, Muskegon Jake Bascom, Rockford Isaiah ... Read More »

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Gary Player says Tiger Woods’ pain medication is understandable but he shouldn’t be driving

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Gary Player does not begrudge Tiger Woods for using medications to manage the pain from numerous surgeries over the years, but his fellow Masters champion does believe that the 15-time major winner should not be behind the wheel of a car. Woods was arrested March 27 on suspicion of driving under ... Read More »

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Max Verstappen’s race engineer GianPiero Lambiase to leave Red Bull for F1 rival McLaren

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Max Verstappen’s race engineer and close ally GianPiero Lambiase is set to leave the Red Bull team in 2028 and will join Formula 1 rival McLaren as its chief racing officer. Red Bull said Lambiase, who is also Red Bull’s head of racing, will leave when his current contract expires. ... Read More »

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England to play World Cup warm-up games in Florida against New Zealand and Costa Rica

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — England will play World Cup warm-up games in Tampa and Orlando in June, the national federation said Thursday. Thomas Tuchel’s team will play New Zealand at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on June 6 and Costa Rica at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on June 10. England is basing itself in south Florida ... Read More »

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Fourth floor-crossing weakens Poilievre’s leadership, former Harper staffer says

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

OTTAWA — A former top aide to Stephen Harper says Marilyn Gladu’s decision to leave the Conservative party for the Liberals weakens Pierre Poilievre’s leadership. Dimitri Soudas, who was Stephen Harper’s director of communications, says Gladu was a “true blue conservative” and her decision to leave caught people off guard. Gladu, who was elected as ... Read More »

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Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Journalist Kara Swisher begins her new, six-part CNN series about longevity and health in an interesting location — a cemetery. It’s the final resting place of her father, who died in 1968 at just 34. Swisher was only 5, and his sudden death had a deep effect on her career and ... Read More »

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Colton Herta’s Indianapolis 500 hopes blocked by Formula 2 calendar change

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Colton Herta’s hopes of returning to the Indianapolis 500 in the middle of his bid to reach Formula 1 took a hit with a calendar clash Thursday after Formula 2 races were rescheduled. The 25-year-old IndyCar star — who became the series’ youngest race winner at the age of 18 in 2019 ... Read More »

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Jack Nicklaus says Rory McIlroy has ‘very, very good chance to repeat’ as Masters champion

By Canadian Press on April 9th, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Only three players have won the Masters in back-to-back years. Jack Nicklaus believes Rory McIlroy has a good shot to become the fourth this week at Augusta National. “Rory’s got the monkey off his back, and I think he has a very, very good chance to repeat,” Nicklaus said Thursday after ... Read More »

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