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Matvei Michkov has a goal, 2 assists as the Flyers beat the Islanders 4-1
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Travis Sanheim and Alex Bump had a goal and an assist each and Owen Tippett ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michkov leads the Flyers past the Islanders 3-1, tightening the Metro playoff race
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Travis Sanheim and Alex Bump had a goal and an assist each and Owen Tippett ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raynaud scores 28 points to help the Kings beat the Pelicans
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Rookie Maxime Raynaud scored 28 points and the Sacramento Kings overcame a 17-point, first-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 117-113 on Friday night. Raynaud was 11 of 14 from the field and made 6 of 7 free throws. He also had eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Nique ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Holloway’s two goals help Blues keep slim playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Ducks
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Dylan Holloway scored a pair of power-play goals, Robert Thomas had a goal and two assists, and the St. Louis Blues kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 6-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Pius Suter and Colton Parayko each had a goal and an assist for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg scores 51 points to become first teen to reach 50 in an NBA game
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg didn’t get a call, and his coach and a teammate got kicked out of the game trying to stick up for the rookie No. 1 pick of the Dallas Mavericks. Less than a quarter later, Flagg was the first teenager to score 51 points in an NBA game in Dallas’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawrence Butler hits 3-run homer in the Athletics’ 11-4 win over the Astros in home opener
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lawrence Butler hit a three-run homer and an RBI single, Max Muncy followed Butler’s fourth-inning drive with a solo shot after his earlier two-run double, and the Athletics pounded the Houston Astros 11-4 on Friday night for a victorious home opener. The A’s added a run in their decisive six-run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pride score late goal to hand Angel City a first loss of the season
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
Haley McCutcheon scored two late goals and the Orlando Pride handed Angel City its first loss of the season, 2-1 on Friday night. In other National Women’s Soccer League action, the San Diego Wave defeated the Boston Legacy 1-0; the Houston Dash won 4-3 over Racing Louisville; and the Utah Royals beat the Chicago Stars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets slugger Juan Soto leaves game against Giants in first inning with right calf tightness
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — New York Mets slugger Juan Soto left Friday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning with right calf tightness. Soto singled off Tyler Mahle in the top of the first and appeared to slow up while going first to third on Bo Bichette’s run-scoring single. Soto was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCLA beats Texas 51-44 and advances to face South Carolina in the women’s NCAA Tournament championship game
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — UCLA beats Texas 51-44 and advances to face South Carolina in the women’s NCAA Tournament championship game. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Konnor Griffin shines in his debut as the Pirates hold off the Orioles 5-4
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin debuted in style. The 19-year-old Pirates shortstop delivered an RBI double in his first big league at-bat as Pittsburgh held off the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Friday. Griffin, called up on Thursday and the consensus top prospect in baseball, looked every bit the part during an electric afternoon at PNC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The 76ers beat the Timberwolves 115-103 as Joel Embiid returns to the lineup
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-103 on Friday night. Joel Embiid had 19 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in his return to the lineup to help the 76ers remain sixth in the Eastern Conference ... Read More »
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