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Chelsea drops Enzo Fernandez after ‘a line was crossed’ with Madrid comments
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been dropped for the team’s next two matches following comments he made during the international break. The 25-year-old said on a podcast this week that he would like to live in Madrid, amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid. Fernandez had already said last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sticker Shock: Canada’s World Cup opener against Bosnia to cost a pretty penny
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
Sticker shock is still a thing for soccer fans wondering about the impact on ticket prices now that Canada finally knows its opponent for its FIFA World Cup opener on June 12 at Toronto. Had Italy won a UEFA qualifier earlier this week, prices would have likely rocketed into a different stratosphere. But fans will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Battle-tested Oilers ‘buying in’ as Stanley Cup playoffs approach
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
EDMONTON — With trips to the last two Stanley Cup finals to their credit, the Edmonton Oilers seem to know when to ramp up their game. Matthew Savoie scored the winner as the Oilers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 for their season-high fifth victory in a row Thursday. Edmonton tied Anaheim for top spot in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It’s crazy’: Senators move into playoff spot — but lose another defenceman
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators had good reason to celebrate, and just as much to worry. Ottawa (39-26-10) moved back into the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, but lost yet another defenceman. Tyler Kleven joined a growing list after taking a shot up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Romania great Mircea Lucescu, 80, stable after reported heart attack
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Former Romania coach Mircea Lucescu reportedly suffered a heart attack on Friday morning at the hospital where he is being treated. The 80-year-old Lucescu, who left the national team on Thursday, is in stable condition. Lucescu had been hospitalized on Sunday after falling ill at training with a heart problem, three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olympic gold medalist boxer at center of gender controversy advances to Asian semifinals
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting won her quarterfinal bout at the Asian boxing championships on Friday in her first event since World Boxing said she passed a gene test to confirm her gender. Taiwan’s first Olympic boxing champion beat Thananya Somnuek of Thailand 5-0 in the first round in the 60-kilogram ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luke Evangelista ends shootout in 8th round, Predators tighten playoff race with 5-4 win over Kings
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luke Evangelista scored the only goal of the shootout in the eighth round, and the Nashville Predators tightened the Western Conference playoff race with a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. Nashville, Los Angeles and San Jose are now even with 79 points apiece for the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights activate Carter Hart off injured reserve to beat Flames
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart was activated off injured reserve and backstopped Vegas to a 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Hart, who had been out since injuring his left leg Jan. 8 against Columbus, made 19 saves. “Obviously, there’s a little bit of rust to shake off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scores and schedule for Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Ottawa 4 Buffalo 1 Montreal 3 N.Y. Rangers 2 Minnesota 5 Vancouver 2 Dallas 3 Winnipeg 0 Edmonton 3 Chicago 1 Vegas 6 Calgary 3 San Jose 4 Toronto 1 Florida 2 Boston 1 Carolina 5 Columbus 1 Detroit 4 Philadelphia 2 Tampa Bay 6 Pittsburgh 3 New Jersey 7 Washington 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marner has 5 points and Golden Knights score 3 times in 3rd period to beat Flames 6-3
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mitch Marner had three goals and two assists and the Golden Knights scored three times in the third period to defeat the Calgary Flames 6-3 on Thursday night. It was the sixth time in Marner’s career that he had at least five points in a game and the first since also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs roll past the Clippers 118-99 without Victor Wembanyama for 11th straight win
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-99 on Thursday night without Victor Wembanyama in the lineup to win their 11th in a row. Wembanyama was rested on the second night of a back-to-back. He had 41 points and 18 ... Read More »
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