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Wembanyama records fastest double-double in league history, fueling Spurs to 129-114 win over Bulls

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds while collecting the fastest double-double in NBA history, and the San Antonio Spurs won their ninth straight, defeating the Chicago Bulls 129-114 on Monday night. Wembanyama had 10 points and 10 rebounds in his first 8 minutes, 31 seconds on the ... Read More »

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Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — Troy Johnston hit a two-run homer, Ezequiel Tovar had three hits and three RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies won for the first time this season by routing the Toronto Blue Jays 14-5 on Monday night. After losing three straight one-run games in a weekend sweep at Miami, Colorado thumped the previously undefeated ... Read More »

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Johnston’s two-run homer kicks off seven-run inning as Rockies roll past Jays 14-5

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

TORONTO — Troy Johnston’s two-run homer ignited a seven-run sixth inning as the Colorado Rockies rolled past the Toronto Blue Jays 14-5 on Monday. Braxton Fulford followed Johnston’s bomb with an RBI single, then Willi Castro and Ezequiel Tovar each had two-run doubles as Colorado (1-3) took an eight-run lead in the sixth. Fulford added ... Read More »

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Fortes’ tiebreaking double in 9th gives Rays 3-2 win over Brewers

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking two-out double off Trevor Megill in the ninth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday night. Milwaukee took its first loss after opening the season with a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox. Megill (0-1) retired the first two batters ... Read More »

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Bichette, Leahy lift Mets to 4-2 victory over Cardinals

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bo Bichette had a hit and drove in two runs, sparking the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Clay Holmes (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks. He struck out five. Devin Williams, a St. ... Read More »

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Cabrera and Happ help the Cubs beat the Angels 7-2 in series opener

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Edward Cabrera pitched six shutout innings, Ian Happ hit a solo homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Monday night. Cabrera allowed one hit and walked one in his Chicago debut, delighting the crowd of 36,702 on a picturesque night at Wrigley Field. The 6-foot-5 right-hander was ... Read More »

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Leiter and Burger lead the Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Orioles

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jack Leiter struck out eight in six strong innings and Jake Burger drove in two runs to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night. Leiter (1-0) had a stretch of five straight strikeouts and appeared to have a sixth for the second out in ... Read More »

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Hawks surge past the Celtics 112-102, riding a big third quarter and a 13th straight home win

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — Onyeka Okongwu and Jalen Johnson each scored 20 points, and three days after losing to the Celtics on the road, the Hawks responded with a 112-102 win over Boston on Monday night. It was Atlanta’s 13th consecutive home win. Okongwu (20 points, 10 rebounds) and Johnson each had double-doubles. It was Johnson’s ... Read More »

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Miguel Vargas hits grand slam, White Sox beat Marlins 9-4 for first win of the season

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Miguel Vargas hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs, Austin Hays hammered a three-run shot and the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 on Monday night for their first win this season. Batting leadoff, Vargas drove in Everson Pereira with a single in the third inning. ... Read More »

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Heat rally late, use 14-0 run in final moments to pull away and beat 76ers 119-109

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 on Monday night. Pelle Larsson added 20 points and a career-high 10 rebounds for Miami (40-36), which kept some ... Read More »

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High tech, low visibility: New ribbon boards cause partly obstructed views at D-backs’ Chase Field

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — A set of brand-new ribbon boards at the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks has caused partially obstructed views of the playing field for dozens of seats at Chase Field, and the team said it will relocate unhappy ticket holders. The boards — which circle the field and were installed as part of ... Read More »

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