National Sports
Foreign-born players in Major League Baseball drops to lowest percentage since 2002
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The percentage of players born outside the 50 states in Major League Baseball dropped to its lowest level since 2002 while Japan’s 14 were its most since 2010. There were 247 players from 16 nations and territories outside of the 50 states among 948 players on opening day active rosters and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New-look Mets knock out Skenes in 1st inning and sink Pirates 11-7 in season opener at Citi Field
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Brett Baty laced a bases-loaded triple and the New York Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Thursday in their season opener at Citi Field. Carson Benge homered in his first career game, going back-to-back with Francisco Alvarez ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eugenio Suárez hopes momentum from World Baseball Classic can carry over into 2nd stint with Reds
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Eugenio Suárez provided the biggest moment in Venezuela’s sports history with an RBI double in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic to beat the United States. As big as that was, he’s ready for another challenge. Suárez’s second stint with Cincinnati began Thursday as the Reds opened the season against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tuchel says it’s ‘maybe unfair’ that he keeps leaving out Alexander-Arnold from England squads
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
England coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledged it was “maybe unfair” that Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to be overlooked for a recall to the squad ahead of the World Cup. Despite Kyle Walker retiring from international soccer and Reece James being injured, Alexander-Arnold — a star player at Real Madrid — still cannot get back in favor with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Right-hander Gausman gets first Opening Day start since signing with Jays in 2021
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are turning to a starting rotation anchor for their regular-season opener Friday night against the Athletics. Right-hander Kevin Gausman will look to set the tone for the reigning American League champions in front of a sellout crowd at Rogers Centre. It’s the first time he has been given the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lahore beats Hyderabad in Pakistan Super League opener as high fuel prices keep fans at home
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s biggest sports spectacle of the year started behind closed doors Thursday with fans staying home because of soaring fuel prices related to the Iran war. In the opening game of the Pakistan Super League season, defending champion Lahore Qalandars notched a 69-run win over first-timers Hyderabad Kingsmen in an empty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy hosts Northern Ireland in World Cup playoffs aiming to avoid 3rd straight failure. Turkey wins
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Four-time champion Italy hosts Northern Ireland in the standout semifinal of the World Cup playoffs in Europe on Thursday. The Azzurri are under pressure to avoid failing to qualify for soccer’s biggest event for a third consecutive time after being eliminated by Sweden in 2017 and North Macedonia in 2022. In all, 16 teams are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn’t particularly receptive to the idea. Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, was asked in a recent interview with CNBC if he’s looked into the rules ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NFL QB Robert Griffin III receives invitation to Team USA flag football training camps
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Robert Griffin III is heading to another training camp. This time, for flag football. The Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback received an invitation from USA Football to two training camps starting next month in Chula Vista, California. Griffin is in the running for a spot on the 2026 Team USA flag football squad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres GM Preller says Yu Darvish went on restricted list to rehab from surgery at his own pace
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish is beginning the season on the San Diego Padres ‘ restricted list because the veteran right-hander wants to proceed deliberately in his recovery from elbow surgery while he contemplates his future, general manager A.J. Preller said. Preller praised Darvish’s decision for its benefits to the team and its fans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto plans to increase transit, close roads to move visitors during FIFA World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Officials in Toronto say the city has put together a comprehensive plan to manage the transportation of hundreds of thousands of visitors who are expected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto will host six World Cup matches beginning in June, including the first-ever World Cup match on Canadian soil featuring the Canadian men’s team. ... Read More »
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