National Sports
Big South to sponsor women’s flag football as its 19th sport starting in 2027-28
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Big South Conference will be the first league in Division I sponsoring women’s flag football as its 19th sport starting with the 2027-28 year. Big South Commissioner Sherika A. Montgomery announced Thursday that the sport had been approved by the league’s council of chief executive officers. The NCAA added flag ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Liverpool and Belgium goalie Simon Mignolet retiring at season’s end
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
BRUGGE, Belgium (AP) — Former Liverpool and Belgium goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will retire at the end of the season. Mignolet’s current team, Club Brugge, said his final game will be on May 24 at home against KAA Gent on the final day of the Belgian league playoffs. “The end result is not completely in my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders sign Kirk Cousins to give expected top pick Fernando Mendoza a veteran presence
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Kirk Cousins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent announced Thursday morning, giving them a veteran quarterback to help ease the expected selection of Fernando Mendoza with the top draft pick. Agent Mike McCartney announced the signing on social media, but didn’t provide contractual terms. He didn’t immediately respond to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Pirates are calling up teenager Konnor Griffin ahead of Friday’s home opener, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Konnor Griffin Era will begin on Friday in Pittsburgh. A person familiar with the decision has told The Associated Press that the Pirates are calling up the 19-year-old shortstop, the consensus choice as the top prospect in baseball, before Friday’s home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. The person spoke on condition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Romania coach Lucescu steps down at 80 after World Cup exit and health issue
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania coach Mircea Lucescu is leaving the national team, the soccer federation said on Thursday, also offering the storied 80-year-old an administrative role. Lucescu was hospitalized on Sunday after falling ill at training with a heart problem, three days after his team lost a World Cup qualifying playoff against Turkey. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran makes World Cup progress in talks with Infantino as war darkens June trip to US
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Iranian soccer had a good week on its troubled path to playing World Cup games in the United States in June. A first face-to-face meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino since the U.S. and Israel started a war against Iran on Feb. 28 made genuine progress in soccer diplomacy at the end of a fraught ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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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