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Flames ignite their offence, burn Canucks 7-3
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
CALGARY — Matt Coronato extended his point streak to five games with a goal and two assists as the Calgary Flames scored four times in the second period in a 7-3 NHL victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. Morgan Frost also had a goal and two assists for Calgary (31-34-8). Joel Farabee, Ryan Strome, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman gets tagged out with a hug after snapping 0-for-8 skid
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman finally got his first hit of the season after starting 0-for-8. His time on the basepaths was short and ended in a hug. “I didn’t think I’d ever be a part of a hug out on a baseball field,” a smiling Freeman said. Freeman singled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will Smith’s birthday blast stuns D-backs and Diaz earns 2nd save as the Dodgers complete sweep
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning Saturday on his 31st birthday, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks and a season-opening three-game sweep. Smith began his bobblehead night going 0-for-3. After Mookie Betts walked, Smith sent a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mammoth pummel Kings 6-2 to create more separation in Western Conference wild-card race
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alexander Kerfoot and Logan Cooley scored two goals each, Mikhail Sergachev tied a franchise single-game record with four assists, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-2 on Saturday night. Nick Schmaltz and Jack McBain also scored, Karel Vejmelka made 29 saves, as the Mammoth avoided a second losing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ben McCollum’s winning legacy continues with Iowa’s March Madness run
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Though the stage keeps getting bigger, coach Ben McCollum continues to prove he’s a winner. McCollum and Iowa’s underdog March Madness run ended with a loss to Illinois on Saturday, but his success in his first season with the Hawkeyes proved he can win at any level. McCollum won four Division II ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundora retains WBC super welterweight title with 6th-round KO of Thurman
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sebastian Fundora easily retained his WBC super welterweight championship, knocking out Keith Thurman at 1:17 of the sixth round on Saturday night. Referee Thomas Taylor stopped the fight after Fundora battered Thurman repeatedly, the former unified welterweight champion’s bloody face showing the damage. The 6-foot-5 Fundora (24-1-1, 16 knockouts) used his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexico, Portugal draw 0-0 as Azteca Stadium reopens after World Cup renovations
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and Portugal played to a scoreless draw on Saturday night in a warm-up match that marked the reopening of the Azteca Stadium after nearly two years of renovations for the 2026 World Cup. Goncalo Ramos had the best scoring chance in the match when he rattled the goalpost in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vásquez, Tatis lead the Padres to a 3-0 win over the Tigers to avoid sweep
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined for a two-hitter, and Fernando Tatis Jr. hit an RBI single and his stolen base led to another run as the San Diego Padres beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 Saturday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Vásquez (1-0) struck out eight and allowed two hits ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Owen Tippett’s hat trick powers the Flyers to a 5-3 win over the Red Wings
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Tippett’s third career hat trick gives him seven goals in his last nine games. The Flyers have won seven of those nine and are now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murakami’s Home Run Isn’t Enough, Brewers beat White Sox 6-1
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell hit two singles, drove in two runs and stole two bases on Saturday night to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 despite another home run by Munetaka Murakami. Christian Yelich had three hits and his RBI single opened the scoring in Milwaukee’s three-run first inning. Brice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons beat the Timberwolves 109-87 to strengthen hold on East’s top seed
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points on Saturday as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves. Jalen Duren had 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Pistons, who have won nine of ... Read More »
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