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Duke freshman Cameron Boozer is named The Associated Press Player of the Year in men’s college basketball

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Duke freshman Cameron Boozer is named The Associated Press Player of the Year in men’s college basketball. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson to miss Champions League games against PSG

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool won’t have first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker back anytime soon. The Brazil international’s unspecified injury will keep him out of Saturday’s FA Cup quarterfinal at Manchester City as well as the two-leg Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain, coach Arne Slot said Friday. “He will not be part of the Paris ... Read More »

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Luka Doncic’s injury could mean he’s out of the NBA award race. How does that process work?

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

Luka Doncic is almost certainly going to win the NBA scoring title this season. And it’s now very possible that he doesn’t make the All-NBA team. That’s rare, but it might be this season’s reality. The roster of award-caliber players who won’t be winning awards this season continues to grow, with Doncic — the Los ... Read More »

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Fundora family leads in sister-brother boxing titles but here comes Caroline Dubois

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

LONDON (AP) — British boxers Caroline and Daniel Dubois have some catching up to do on Gabriela and Sebastian Fundora. The Fundora siblings hold a total of five world titles — Gabriela with four of them as the undisputed flyweight champion. The Dubois’ have one — Caroline’s WBC lightweight belt. Caroline Dubois can double her ... Read More »

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MASTERS ’26: Capsules of notable players at Augusta National

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A capsule look at notable players in the Masters, which starts Thursday at Augusta National (listed in predicted order of finish): Scottie Scheffler Age: 29. Country: United States. World ranking: 1. Worldwide wins: 23. Majors: Masters (2022, 2024), PGA Championship (2025), British Open (2025). Masters appearances: 6. Best finish: Won in ... Read More »

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MASTERS ’26: Exclusive locker room, shared company

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy returned to Augusta National for the first time as the Masters champion without his golf clubs and with high anticipation. The night after he finally won the green jacket last April, McIlroy climbed the 13 spiral stairs to the second floor of the clubhouse and walked through a door ... Read More »

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Gennaro Gattuso is out as Italy’s coach after team failed to qualify for World Cup

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

MILAN (AP) — Gennaro Gattuso is out as Italy’s coach after team failed to qualify for World Cup. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Chelsea drops Enzo Fernandez after ‘a line was crossed’ with Madrid comments

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been dropped for the team’s next two matches following comments he made during the international break. The 25-year-old said on a podcast this week that he would like to live in Madrid, amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Fernandez had already said last ... Read More »

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Sticker Shock: Canada’s World Cup opener against Bosnia to cost a pretty penny

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

Sticker shock is still a thing for soccer fans wondering about the impact on ticket prices now that Canada finally knows its opponent for its FIFA World Cup opener on June 12 at Toronto. Had Italy won a UEFA qualifier earlier this week, prices would have likely rocketed into a different stratosphere. But fans will ... Read More »

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Battle-tested Oilers ‘buying in’ as Stanley Cup playoffs approach

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

EDMONTON — With trips to the last two Stanley Cup finals to their credit, the Edmonton Oilers seem to know when to ramp up their game. Matthew Savoie scored the winner as the Oilers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 for their season-high fifth victory in a row Thursday. Edmonton tied Anaheim for top spot in ... Read More »

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‘It’s crazy’: Senators move into playoff spot — but lose another defenceman

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators had good reason to celebrate, and just as much to worry. Ottawa (39-26-10) moved back into the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, but lost yet another defenceman. Tyler Kleven joined a growing list after taking a shot up ... Read More »

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