National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez scratched from lineup in series finale against Astros
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez was scratched from Boston’s finale with Houston on Wednesday for an undisclosed reason. Narváez was removed from the lineup about 2 1/2 hours before first pitch and replaced behind the plate by Connor Wong. “I just made a change,” manager Alex Cora told reporters. “I talked to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB revives ‘This Week in Baseball’ as a digital series
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is bringing back “This Week in Baseball” by giving it a digital flair. The iconic series will be revived on Major League Baseball’s X account, as well as @XOriginals, every Friday at noon and will run through the postseason. “This Week in Baseball” debuted in 1977 and was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada drops one spot to 30 in FIFA men’s rankings, France moves back on top
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Canada dropped one spot to No. 30 in the latest FIFA men’s soccer rankings released Wednesday. Canada posted two draws at Toronto’s BMO Field since the last rankings were released in January. The 2026 World Cup cohosts drew Iceland 2-2 on Saturday and Tunisia 0-0 on Tuesday. Canada is the third-ranked team in ... Read More »
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