National Sports

NFLPA’s JC Tretter urges NFL to avoid having to use replacement officials

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

The NFL Players Association is urging the league to reach an agreement with the officials’ union to avoid a work stoppage and use of replacement officials. JC Tretter, the new executive director of the NFLPA, met with Scott Green, the executive director of the NFL Referees Association, and issued a joint statement after meeting on ... Read More »

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Impact substitute Rizvi anchors Delhi to a 6-wicket win over Lucknow in IPL

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Impact player substitute Sameer Rizvi struck a half-century as Delhi Capitals overcame a top-order order collapse and beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in its opening game of the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Rizvi anchored Delhi to 145-4 in 17.1 overs with an unbeaten 70 off 47 balls after ... Read More »

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Disruptions continue for popular BC Ferries route between Vancouver, Victoria

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

VICTORIA — Disruptions on a popular BC Ferries route between Metro Vancouver and Greater Victoria will last through the Easter long weekend after a vessel experienced mechanical problems this week. BC Ferries says that the generator problem on the Spirit of Vancouver Island that led to multiple cancelled sailings on Tuesday has also led to ... Read More »

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Canada’s Dunstone wins fifth straight, creates logjam atop world curling standings

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

OGDEN — Canada’s Matt Dunstone created a logjam atop the standings at the world men’s curling championship with an 8-7 win over Switzerland in Wednesday’s morning draw. After Switzerland skip Marco Hoesli tied the game wth three points in the ninth end, Dunstone was on target with his draw on final rock to lead Canada ... Read More »

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White Sox postpone their home opener against the Blue Jays to Friday

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have postponed their home opener to Friday because of rain and thunderstorms in the forecast. The White Sox were scheduled to kick off their home schedule on Thursday against Toronto. But the decision was made to reschedule the game for Friday, an off day in the three-game series. ... Read More »

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Nico Hoerner’s $141 million, 6-year Cubs contract includes deferred money payable through 2047

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

Nico Hoerner’s $141 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs includes $10 million in deferred money payable from 2040-47. Hoerner has a $12 million salary in 2026, the final season of a $35 million, three-year contract agreed to in March 2023. His new deal, announced Sunday, includes a $5 million signing bonus payable in equal ... Read More »

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Oilers sign forward William Nicholl to three-year, entry-level contract

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward William Nicholl to a three-year entry-level contract beginning next season, the NHL club announced Wednesday. Nicholl had 15 goals and 11 assists over 32 games with the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights this season after returning from injury on Dec. 31. The 19-year-old from Ottawa has 43 ... Read More »

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Reds’ left-hander Nick Lodolo will make rehab start on Thursday

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

CINCINNATI (AP) — Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo is expected to throw 60-65 pitches during a rehab assignment on Thursday. The left-hander, who is on the injured list due to a blister on his left index finger, will make his rehab start for Single-A Daytona against Jupiter in a Florida State League game. If Lodolo has ... Read More »

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Flames sign defenceman Axel Hurtig to thee-year, entry-level deal

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Axel Hurtig to a three-year entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The deal carries an average annual value of US$990,000. The 20-year-old Swede had a career-best 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 64 regular-season games as captain of the Calgary Hitmen this season. He has ... Read More »

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Kyle Green’s fourth stint at Northern Iowa comes with the top job and a 5-year contract

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Kyle Green, who has had three stints as an assistant at Northern Iowa, will return to the Panthers as the head men’s basketball coach after spending the past five years on Iowa State’s staff. The school on Wednesday announced Green as the successor to longtime coach Ben Jacobson, who left ... Read More »

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Alexander Isak returning to team training in boost for Liverpool and Sweden

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — In a boost for both Liverpool and Sweden, striker Alexander Isak will return to team training on Thursday. Isak’s return from a broken ankle and fibula comes as Liverpool chases a Champions League spot and Sweden celebrates qualification to the World Cup. Isak needed surgery to repair the injuries sustained in ... Read More »

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