April 2nd, 2026
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Buchanan back as Canadian women prepare for FIFA Series in Brazil

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

A veteran defender is set to make her return as Canada’s women’s soccer team prepares for this month’s FIFA Series in Brazil. Kadeisha Buchanan (Chelsea FC) is one of the 24 players on the roster unveiled by Canada Soccer on Thursday. The 30-year-old centre back from Brampton, Ont., has not played for her country since ... Read More »

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Hailee Steinfeld says she and Bills quarterback Josh Allen have welcomed a baby girl

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld are proud parents of a baby girl. Steinfeld announced Thursday in her newsletter that their daughter has been born without sharing any further specifics on the date or the baby’s name. “We’re feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments. Thank you ... Read More »

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MASTERS ’26: A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National, where the 90th Masters will be held April 9-12, with flower names, famous shots played at each hole, the average score over the previous 89 years and where each hole ranks in difficulty: No. 1, 445 yards, par 4 (Tea Olive) This slight dogleg right ... Read More »

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Italian soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

ROME (AP) — Italian soccer president resigns after Azzurri miss third straight World Cup. The Associated Press... Read More »

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MASTERS ’26: Facts and figures on the 90th playing at Augusta National

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Facts and figures for the Masters, which starts April 9 (all times EDT): Tournament: The 90th Masters Tournament. Dates: April 9-12. Site: Augusta National Golf Club. Length: 7,565 yards. Par: 36-36—72. Purse: To be determined ($21 million in 2024). Field: 92 players (six amateurs), with one spot open for Texas Open ... Read More »

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MASTERS ’26: Rory McIlroy sheds burden of winning green jacket. Now it falls to others

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy had the green jacket on his shoulders and an enormous weight off his back when he looked ahead to the 90th edition of the Masters with a question and a coy smile. “What are we going to talk about next year?” he said. Next year has arrived. The Masters ... Read More »

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It has been 50 years since the last perfect NCAA champion. Indiana will be honored not far from home

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Bob Knight’s halftime speech on March 29, 1976, was an instant classic. Indiana’s players remember walking into the locker room, down 35-29 to a Michigan team they’d already beaten twice in close games earlier that season with starting guard Bobby Wilkerson ruled out because of an injury. That’s when the late ... Read More »

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Monaco and US striker Balogun mounting Champions League challenge in Ligue 1

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

Monaco was unstoppable in Ligue 1 before the international break and now a Champions League spot is within reach. The Principality side has swept its last six matches and is on a nine-match unbeaten run ahead of Sunday’s reception of third-placed Marseille. Victory would see Monaco move level on points with its southern rival in ... Read More »

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Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash in La Liga before their Champions League quarterfinal

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

MADRID (AP) — Barcelona and Atletico Madrid square off in La Liga this weekend in a preview of their series in the Champions League quarterfinals. It will be the first of three games between Barcelona and Atletico in 10 days. The Spanish rivals will face each other five times in less than two months. They ... Read More »

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Ireland’s Croke Park to host Man United-Leeds friendly for its first club soccer game

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Croke Park will host a club soccer game for the first time when Manchester United faces Leeds in a preseason friendly at Ireland’s largest stadium on Aug. 12. The 82,300-capacity Dublin stadium is the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association and for many years staged only Gaelic games. Croke Park last ... Read More »

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Jayson Tatum says he’s not at his best yet. That’s likely scary news for Celtics’ opponents

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Boston star Jayson Tatum doesn’t know how much longer it’ll take for him to feel like he’s playing basketball at his best level again. That might be a scary statement. Tatum — in only his 12th game back after tearing his Achilles in last season’s playoffs — did something that he’s never ... Read More »

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