National Sports
Justin Gainey wants his hiring to unite NC State’s fanbase
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Justin Gainey vowed Wednesday to bring toughness and stability back to N.C. State after his alma mater suddenly had a coaching vacancy for the second year in a row. The former Wolfpack guard said he can be a bridge to different eras of the program as he becomes a head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correa’s 3-run blast powers the Astros past the Red Sox 6-4 for a sweep
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer and Christian Vázquez added a solo shot to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. It’s the fifth consecutive win for the Astros and gives Boston five straight losses since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boyd helps the Cubs beat the Angels 6-2 in rubber game of series
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Wednesday. Nico Hoerner had three hits for Chicago on a chilly and windy afternoon at Wrigley Field. Matt Shaw had two hits and two RBIs, and Alex Bregman reached three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storm’s Mühl to miss second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury sustained overseas
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Storm point guard Nika Mühl will miss her second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury, this time after tearing her right ACL during a March 11 game for Croatia in EuroBasket qualifying. The team said Wednesday that the 24-year-old Mühl had surgery Tuesday. Mühl missed the 2025 WNBA season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain’s job as he steps away to get healthy
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Tiger Woods has turned down the chance to be U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup matches in 2027 as he steps away from golf-related activities to seek treatment and focus on his health. The decision announced Wednesday by the PGA of America was expected considering recent developments involving Woods. He was arrested Friday on suspicion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez cruises into third round at Charleston with win over Kudermetova
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
HILTON HEAD — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruised into the third round of the Charleston Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Uzbekistan’s Polina Kudermetova on Wednesday. Fernandez, seeded ninth at the WTA 500 hardcourt event, converted four of her nine break chances while defending all three break points she faced to wrap up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philpot twins, Rourke among CFL players chasing Olympic flag football dream
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
HAMILTON — The L.A. Summer Games offer twins Tyson and Jalen Philpot a chance to return to their football roots. Flag football will make its Olympic debut in 2028, with Canada chasing a spot in the inaugural event. The receivers from Delta, B.C., are entering their fifth CFL seasons — Tyson with the Montreal Alouettes, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods has told Ryder Cup officials he will not be captain for 2027 matches in Ireland
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tiger Woods has told Ryder Cup officials he will not be captain for 2027 matches in Ireland. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa lead Phillies past Nationals in 10 innings
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rookie Justin Crawford had an RBI single in the 10th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Nationals led 5-1 in the seventh. J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper hit solo home runs to get the Phillies within 5-3. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu stay loyal to Liberty amid record-breaking WNBA free agency
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu plan on being with the New York Liberty for a long time. Stewart announced Wednesday on her podcast, “Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles,” that she’s steadfast on staying with New York instead of exploring free agency. “I’m going to just set the record straight here,” she said. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tavita Pritchard opens his first spring as Stanford’s football coach
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Tavita Pritchard’s first few months after being hired to coach Stanford’s football team have been spent recruiting a roster, hiring a staff and helping raising money in hopes of turning the Cardinal back into a winning program. Pritchard finally got to spend time on Wednesday doing what he really loves, coaching ... Read More »
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