April 9th, 2026
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Rangers’ deGrom said he felt something in right knee before Monday start but feels ‘OK’

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom said he felt something in his right knee before Monday night’s start, which limited him to five innings and 78 pitches in the Texas Rangers’ 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the staff didn’t want to push the 37-year-old ... Read More »

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Willson Contreras warns Brewers if they hit him with another pitch he’ll `take one of them out’

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had a warning for the Milwaukee Brewers after he was hit on the hand by a pitch Monday night from right-hander Brandon Woodruff. “They always say, ‘I’m not trying to hit you,’’’ Contreras said after the Brewers beat the scuffling Red Sox 8-6 at Fenway ... Read More »

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Rockies score 8 runs in the fifth inning and beat the Astros 9-7

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Troy Johnston hit a solo homer, a double and a single and the Colorado Rockies rode an eight-run fifth inning to a 9-7 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Edouard Julien, TJ Rumfield, and Willi Castro also had multi-hit games as the Rockies banged out 12 hits. Julien had a ... Read More »

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NCAA Basketball Champions

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

Here are the programs which have won the NCAA men’s basketball championship: 2026 — Michigan 69, 63 2025 — Florida 65, Houston 63 2024 — UConn 75, Purdue 60 2023 — UConn 76, San Diego St. 59 2022 — Kansas 72, North Carolina 69 2021 — Baylor 86, Gonzaga 70 2020 — Canceled due to ... Read More »

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Michigan wins its second national title in men’s basketball and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan wins its second national title in men’s basketball and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Spurs’ Wembanyama leaves game against 76ers in first half with left rib contusion

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion and was ruled out of the second half of the San Antonio Spurs’ victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Wembanyama took an inadvertent elbow to the ribs from Paul George when the Philadelphia forward was attempting to deflect a pass as the ... Read More »

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Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs in return to Tropicana Field

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Cedric Mullins, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Monday in their first game at Tropicana Field in 561 days. The Rays were back in their domed stadium after playing the 2025 season across the bay in Tampa at Steinbrenner ... Read More »

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Grizzlies match NBA record by making 29 3-pointers in loss to Cavaliers

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies made 29 3-pointers Monday night against Cleveland, matching an NBA single-game record. And it wasn’t enough. Nine Grizzlies made at least one 3 in a 142-126 loss to the Cavaliers. The Grizzlies shot 49.2% (29 for 59) from deep and 45.7% (16 for 35) from inside the arc. ... Read More »

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Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk set for surgery Tuesday on fractured left thumb

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is scheduled for surgery Tuesday to repair his left thumb, which was fractured by a foul tip last Friday in a loss to the Chicago White Sox. Manager John Schneider said the two-time All-Star is expected to be sidelined at least three weeks, and maybe as many ... Read More »

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Banchero scores 31, Bane adds 25 to help the Magic turn back the Pistons

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points, Desmond Bane added 25 and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday night. Jalen Suggs had 12 points, 12 assists, six rebounds and three steals for the Magic, who won for the fourth time in five games. Jalen Duren and Daniss Jenkins scored ... Read More »

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Zucker scores go-ahead goal as Sabres beat Lightning

By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jason Zucker tipped in Bowen Byram’s shot for the go-ahead goal 7:38 into the second period, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night, further tightening the race for the Atlantic Division title. Jack Quinn, with an assist from goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, sealed the win by ... Read More »

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