National Sports
Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias exits game against Royals with left hamstring tightness
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias came out during the fifth inning of Monday’s game against the Kansas City Royals due to left hamstring tightness. Arias appeared to get hurt while running to second base on his double to right field. He was 1 for 2 before being lifted for pinch-runner Daniel Schneemann. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Giants manager Tony Vitello working to get his club on track after frustrating 3-7 start
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lately, Tony Vitello has been apologizing to his own family for how San Francisco is playing, and when they have a chance to go out for dinner everybody is used to his mind still being on baseball and little else. There’s been a lot of thinking to do given the new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer leaves start against Dodgers after two innings
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after two innings, another potential blow to Toronto’s injury-hit starting rotation. The 41-year-old Scherzer, who re-signed with Toronto in February, allowed two runs and two hits. Teoscar Hernández homered in the first, driving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!1,620 and counting: José Ramírez sets Cleveland franchise record for games played
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez became Cleveland’s franchise leader for games played on Monday night against Kansas City. The Guardians’ all-star third baseman played in his 1,620th game, surpassing Terry Turner’s mark, which held more than 108 years. Turner spent 15 of his 17 big league seasons with Cleveland from 1904 through ’18 and played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaquille O’Neal starting a new Dunkman league, offering a prize of $500,000 for best dunker
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
Shaquille O’Neal wants to find the best dunker in the world. O’Neal — who had roughly 4,000 dunks in his NBA career, including playoffs — announced Monday night that he’s the founder and inaugural commissioner of Dunkman, which he’s touting as the first professional league for dunking. It follows a Dunkman television series, which aired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field. Back home for the first time in 561 days after Hurricane Milton shredded the roof and caused extensive damage throughout the stadium, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school hasn’t publicly discussed its search. Malone would replace Hubert Davis, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey Devils part ways with longtime general manager Tom Fitzgerald
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
Tom Fitzgerald is out as general manager of the New Jersey Devils, the latest NHL team to make an abrupt late-season change in the front office or behind the bench. Co-owner David Blitzer announced Monday that a decision had been made for Fitzgerald to leave the organization. Fitzgerald had been GM since January 2020 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey Devils part ways with longtime general manager Tom Fitzgerald after
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
Tom Fitzgerald is out as general manager of the New Jersey Devils, the latest NHL team to make an abrupt late-season change in the front office or behind the bench. Co-owner David Blitzer announced Monday that a decision had been made for Fitzgerald to leave the organization. Fitzgerald had been GM since January 2020 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with Michael Malone to become its basketball coach, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with Michael Malone to become its basketball coach, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey Devils part ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald after 5-plus seasons
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
The New Jersey Devils are parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald in an abrupt late-season change of direction for a team that is set to miss the playoffs. Co-owner David Blitzer announced Monday that a decision had been made for Fitzgerald to leave the organization. Fitzgerald had been in charge of hockey operations since ... Read More »
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