National Sports
Iowa State star Audi Crooks entering the transfer portal, the latest to leave team in mass exodus
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Iowa State star Audi Crooks announced Thursday she is entering the transfer portal, making her the fourth starter and 10th Cyclones player overall to say they will move on after a disappointing second half of the season following a start that matched the best in program history. Crooks, one of the most popular players in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kirk Cousins and Raiders agree to a deal as veteran is expected to help Fernando Mendoza transition
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Kirk Cousins agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent Mike McCartney announced Thursday morning, giving them a veteran quarterback to help ease the expected selection of Fernando Mendoza with the top draft pick. Cousins’ most recent team, Atlanta, will pay $8.7 million this season and Las Vegas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!War on Iran forces postponement of global sports conference in neighboring Azerbaijan
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The war on Iran by the United States and Israel has forced the postponement of a global conference of Olympic and international sports officials in neighboring Azerbaijan. The SportAccord conference was scheduled for May 24–28 in Baku which is about 560 kilometers (350 miles) from Tehran. “Azerbaijan has proven itself to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edoardo Molinari to return as Luke Donald’s 1st vice captain for Europe at 2027 Ryder Cup
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Team Europe captain Luke Donald said Edoardo Molinari will return as his first vice captain for next year’s Ryder Cup. Molinari worked under Donald in the past two Ryder Cups — the European victories in Rome in 2023 and at Bethpage Black in New York last year. The biennial contest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Topps will release NFL trading cards for the first time since 2016
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Topps will issue NFL trading cards for the first time since 2016 after Fanatics Collectibles reached a multi-year deal with the league and NFL Players Association. The first set will be 2025 Topps Chrome Football, which will be released on April 15. It will include one-of-one Rookie PREM1ERE Patch Autograph Cards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vic Rauter, the voice of TSN’s curling coverage, to retire after 53-year career
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
TORONTO — Vic Rauter, the voice of TSN’s curling coverage for more than 40 years, is retiring after the men’s world championship. TSN announced Rauter’s retirement Thursday in a release paying tribute to the popular broadcaster, known for his curling knowledge and his famous “Make the final…” call. Rauter, who will turn 72 in May, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big South to sponsor women’s flag football as its 19th sport starting in 2027-28
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Big South Conference will be the first league in Division I sponsoring women’s flag football as its 19th sport starting with the 2027-28 year. Big South Commissioner Sherika A. Montgomery announced Thursday that the sport had been approved by the league’s council of chief executive officers. The NCAA added flag ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Liverpool and Belgium goalie Simon Mignolet retiring at season’s end
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
BRUGGE, Belgium (AP) — Former Liverpool and Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will retire at the end of the season. Mignolet’s current team, Club Brugge, said his final game will be on May 24 at home against KAA Gent on the final day of the Belgian league playoffs. “The end result is not completely in my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders sign Kirk Cousins to give expected top pick Fernando Mendoza a veteran presence
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Kirk Cousins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent announced Thursday morning, giving them a veteran quarterback to help ease the expected selection of Fernando Mendoza with the top draft pick. Agent Mike McCartney announced the signing on social media, but didn’t provide contractual terms. He didn’t immediately respond to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Pirates are calling up teenager Konnor Griffin ahead of Friday’s home opener, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Konnor Griffin Era will begin on Friday in Pittsburgh. A person familiar with the decision has told The Associated Press that the Pirates are calling up the 19-year-old shortstop, the consensus choice as the top prospect in baseball, before Friday’s home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. The person spoke on condition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Romania coach Lucescu steps down at 80 after World Cup exit and health issue
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania coach Mircea Lucescu is leaving the national team, the soccer federation said on Thursday, also offering the storied 80-year-old an administrative role. Lucescu was hospitalized on Sunday after falling ill at training with a heart problem, three days after his team lost a World Cup qualifying playoff against Turkey. The ... Read More »
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