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Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle hits tiebreaking, 2-run single in 5-2 win against Padres
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rookie Kevin McGonigle hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning to continue his dazzling start and lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-2 win against the San Diego Padres on Friday night. Kenley Jansen struck out the side in the ninth on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raley homers, Mariners snatch 1st win of the season in 5-1 victory against Guardians
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Luke Raley hit his second home run in as many games as the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Friday night for their first win of the season. Raley, who hit only four home runs last season in an injury-plagued year, walloped a belt-high cutter from Guardians reliever Colin Holderman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ashlon Jackson’s buzzer-beating 3 sends Duke past LSU 87-85 in the Sweet 16 of March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Ashlon Jackson’s 3-pointer at the buzzer lifted third-seeded Duke to an 87-85 win over No. 2 seed LSU in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday night. Jackson’s shot from the wing right in front of Duke’s bench rolled around the rim before dropping in, setting off a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros shortstop Peña returns after broken finger kept him from opening day
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña made his season debut Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels after missing Houston’s opening day loss due to an injury. He had two hits, a stolen base and scored a run in the Astros’ 6-2 loss to the Angels. Peña broke his right index finger while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron passes to Bronny for a 3-pointer and the NBA’s first father-son assist, league says
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James literally passed it on to the next generation Friday night. The NBA says James recorded the league’s first father-son assist when he passed to Bronny James for a 3-pointer in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game against Brooklyn. The Lakers’ father-and-son duo played meaningful minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiernan scores the game-winner in 2-1 Angel City victory over the Houston Dash
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Riley Tiernan scored the go-ahead goal and Angel City defeated the Houston Dash 2-1 on Friday night in the National Women’s Soccer League. Sveindís Jónsdóttir also scored for Angel City, which has won each of its first three matches for the best start in team history. Maggie Graham scored for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies’ GG Jackson complains that officials favor veterans such as Rockets’ Kevin Durant
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — GG Jackson doesn’t think the Memphis Grizzlies are getting a fair shake from officials compared to other teams’ stars such as the Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant. After the Grizzlies lost to the Rockets 119-109 on Friday night, Jackson was critical of calls going in favor of Durant. “KD can jab step ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jokic’s triple-double, Murray and Johnson hit late 3s to rally Nuggets by Jazz, 135-129
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 33 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists, Cam Johnson and Jamal Murray combined for four 3-pointers in the final 2:20, and the Denver Nuggets rallied from 13 down in the fourth quarter to beat the Utah Jazz 135-129 on Friday night. Murray finished with 31 points two nights after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was released on bail Friday, hours after his Land Rover clipped a truck, rolled onto its side and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to officials. Woods, who was not injured in the crash, was released on bail, according to Christine Weiss, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: Jays open the season with walkoff win over A’s
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
Kazuma Okamoto scored the winning run in his Blue Jays debut and Kevin Gausman had 11 strikeouts as Toronto opened its 50th anniversary season with a 3-2 walkoff victory over the Athletics on Friday night. Okamoto hit a two-out single in the ninth inning and moved to third on an Ernie Clement double. Andres Gimenez ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Formula 1: Antonelli, Russell lead a Mercedes 1-2 in final practice for the Japanese GP
By Canadian Press on March 27th, 2026
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli was the quickest in Saturday’s final practice for Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix, with teammate George Russell just behind. Antonelli clocked 1 minute, 29.362 seconds with Russell 0.254 off the pace. Russell and Antonelli have won the first two races of the season — in Australia and ... Read More »
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