National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!Iran makes World Cup progress in talks with Infantino as war darkens June trip to US
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Iranian soccer had a good week on its troubled path to playing World Cup games in the United States in June. A first face-to-face meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino since the U.S. and Israel started a war against Iran on Feb. 28 made genuine progress in soccer diplomacy at the end of a fraught ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buchanan back as Canadian women prepare for FIFA Series in Brazil
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
A veteran defender is set to make her return as Canada’s women’s soccer team prepares for this month’s FIFA Series in Brazil. Kadeisha Buchanan (Chelsea FC) is one of the 24 players on the roster unveiled by Canada Soccer on Thursday. The 30-year-old centre back from Brampton, Ont., has not played for her country since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hailee Steinfeld says she and Bills quarterback Josh Allen have welcomed a baby girl
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld are proud parents of a baby girl. Steinfeld announced Thursday in her newsletter that their daughter has been born without sharing any further specifics on the date or the baby’s name. “We’re feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments. Thank you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MASTERS ’26: A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National, where the 90th Masters will be held April 9-12, with flower names, famous shots played at each hole, the average score over the previous 89 years and where each hole ranks in difficulty: No. 1, 445 yards, par 4 (Tea Olive) This slight dogleg right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italian soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
ROME (AP) — Italian soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MASTERS ’26: Facts and figures on the 90th playing at Augusta National
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Facts and figures for the Masters, which starts April 9 (all times EDT): Tournament: The 90th Masters Tournament. Dates: April 9-12. Site: Augusta National Golf Club. Length: 7,565 yards. Par: 36-36—72. Purse: To be determined ($21 million in 2024). Field: 92 players (six amateurs), with one spot open for Texas Open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MASTERS ’26: Rory McIlroy sheds burden of winning green jacket. Now it falls to others
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy had the green jacket on his shoulders and an enormous weight off his back when he looked ahead to the 90th edition of the Masters with a question and a coy smile. “What are we going to talk about next year?” he said. Next year has arrived. The Masters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It has been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion. Indiana will be honored not far from home
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Bob Knight’s halftime speech on March 29, 1976, was an instant classic. Indiana’s players remember walking into the locker room, down 35-29 to a Michigan team they’d already beaten twice in close games earlier that season with starting guard Bobby Wilkerson ruled out because of an injury. That’s when the late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monaco and US striker Balogun mounting Champions League challenge in Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Monaco was unstoppable in Ligue 1 before the international break and now a Champions League spot is within reach. The Principality side has swept its last six matches and is on a nine-match unbeaten run ahead of Sunday’s reception of third-placed Marseille. Victory would see Monaco move level on points with its southern rival in ... Read More »
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