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Naomi Girma set to return home to San Jose for USWNT match against Japan
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Naomi Girma is going to play at home in Northern California with the U.S. national team later this month for the first time since a send-off game for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Coach Emma Hayes announced Wednesday that Girma, who was born in San Jose and played at nearby Stanford, will be on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays pitcher Cody Ponce to consult with surgeon on injured ACL
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Cody Ponce may actually need surgery on his injured knee. The Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher was originally diagnosed with a sprained anterior cruciate ligament after his right knee buckled chasing down a ground ball on Monday. Blue Jays manager John Schneider says Ponce will visit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache next week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man arrested after report of discrimination at Newcastle-Sunderland match in Premier League
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — A man has been arrested following a report of discriminatory abuse in the crowd during a Premier League match between rivals Newcastle and Sunderland, police said Wednesday. Northumbria Police said a 45-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offense and has since been released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar expected to miss a few games with upper-body injury
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over Calgary earlier this week. Coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday during his show on Altitude radio that Makar is “going to be OK. He’s going to miss some time here. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yamal condemns anti-Muslim chants in Spain’s game against Egypt as police open investigation
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Spain star Lamine Yamal on Wednesday condemned the anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a friendly soccer game in the latest incident to dent the nation’s sporting image. The Spanish government and the soccer federation also condemned the chants, and police said they were investigating the behavior by fans during Tuesday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrew Painter strikes out 8 Nationals players in fantastic MLB debut for Phillies
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew Painter hopped off the mound in excitement in the fifth inning after his 97.2 mph fastball got James Wood to strike out for a second time. Phillies fans — some groups called themselves Andrew’s Painters, others Painter’s Painters — waved paintbrushes and erupted in cheers with each strikeout for the rookie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea announces Premier League-record losses of $350M
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Chelsea made pre-tax losses of 262.4 million pounds ($350 million) in its latest financial results, the club announced Wednesday, a record high in the Premier League era. Chelsea, whose owners are from U.S. private equity, attributed the losses in part to “increased operating costs” in 2024-25 compared to the previous year. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Potential No. 1 WNBA draft pick Awa Fam has signed on to also play in Project B
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Potential No. 1 WNBA draft pick Awa Fam has signed on to also play in Project B — the new five-on-five basketball competition. The young Spanish star was thrilled to be part of the fledgling organization that will play all over Europe, Asia and South America from November-April in mini 10-day stops. “I’m really excited. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Congo’s World Cup qualification unites a troubled country and brings a rare moment of joy
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo erupted in joy overnight after a 100th-minute goal against Jamaica sent the African country back to the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century. Across the country, people danced, yelled, and hugged each other in what became a rare moment of joy for a nation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal to defend a 3-1 lead against Chelsea in second leg of Women’s Champions League quarterfinal
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Defending champion Arsenal has a two-goal advantage to defend when it visits Chelsea on Wednesday in the second leg of their Women’s Champions League quarterfinal. Arsenal underlined its credentials for back-to-back titles by beating English rival Chelsea 3-1 in the first leg last week on Tuesday. That London derby marked the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edin Džeko’s inspiration lifts Bosnia to the World Cup and now at 40 he faces a fight to be fit
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
His right arm strapped tight to protect a damaged shoulder, Edin Džeko raised his left hand holding his phone to film Bosnia-Herzegovina’s late-night team celebrations after beating Italy and qualifying for the World Cup. The 40-year-old talismanic striker smiled as he led teammates singing in the bar-room party while they wore white t-shirts with the ... Read More »
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