National Sports

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo says he had serious talks last year about coaching NBA’s Phoenix Suns

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State’s Tom Izzo said he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team. “We talked seriously about it,” Izzo said Wednesday on “The Dan Patrick Show,” during a virtual interview from his office ... Read More »

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Winn’s bloop single lifts Cardinals to 2-1 victory over slumping Mets in 11 innings

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Masyn Winn singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the slumping New York Mets on Wednesday. Nolan Gorman hit a tying single in the sixth and reliever Gordon Graceffo (1-0) pitched out of a bases-loaded, one-out ... Read More »

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Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain’s job and seeks treatment out of country

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

Tiger Woods formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy Wednesday as he steps away from golf activities, and a Florida judge approved his motion to leave the country to seek treatment. The developments come one day after Woods entered a not guilty plea to suspicion of driving under the influence when his SUV clipped the ... Read More »

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Chris Sale shakes off illness and turns in another dominant start for the Braves

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — There have been plenty of doubts about the Braves’ starting rotation. No such worries for the top guy. Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Sale allowed only one base runner in six innings of another dominant start to lead Atlanta past the Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday. Sale (2-0) didn’t even ... Read More »

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes limits Reds’ offense and gets his 1st win of 2026

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Skenes quickly shrugged off the shortest start of his dominant major league career. Pirates fans shouldn’t worry either after Skenes returned to form on Wednesday. The reigning NL Cy Young winner allowed one run in five innings and struck out five in the Pirates’ 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds. “I’m ... Read More »

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Kevin Gausman unbothered, thriving as Blue Jays ace despite two no decisions

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

TORONTO — If you look up “unbothered” in the dictionary, there’s likely a photo of Kevin Gausman. Gausman turned in another gem for the Blue Jays but earned a second consecutive no decision to start the season as Toronto fell to the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday. Gausman struck out 10, allowed ... Read More »

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No Italy, no problem: Canada’s FIFA World Cup opener still a massive draw

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

Finding a ticket to Canada’s first game at this summer’s FIFA World Cup remains a pricey and difficult task, despite the host nation facing a less popular opponent than expected. Canada is set to kick off the tournament against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12 after the European country upset powerhouse Italy in ... Read More »

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‘Alive and awake’: NHL players talk going helmets off in warm-ups

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

TORONTO — Pierre-Luc Dubois was still trying to figure out NHL life. Helmet firmly fastened under his chin, the Columbus Blue Jackets rookie stepped on the ice for warm-ups ahead of his eighth professional hockey game in October 2017. The Los Angeles Kings — a roster full packed with Stanley Cup winners — were at ... Read More »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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