National Sports

World Cup-bound Ghana fires coach Otto Addo after 4 straight losses in friendlies

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Otto Addo has been released from his contract as head soccer coach of Ghana, just 2 1-2 months before the team plays its first match at the World Cup. “The Ghana Football Association (GFA) have parted ways with the head coach of the senior men’s national team (Black Stars), Otto Addo ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Penguins blitz the Islanders to win a big game in the East playoff race

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the competitive Eastern Conference playoff race. The Penguins trailed 3-1 midway through the second period before scoring four times ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Kadri scores twice to help Avalanche scorch the Flames 9-2

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored twice on the power play against his former team as part of a 26-shot, five-goal first period and the Colorado Avalanche cruised to a 9-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. The 26 shots is tied for second-most in a period in franchise history. The Avalanche finished ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Cody Ponce carted off field after knee buckles in first Blue Jays start

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

TORONTO — Cody Ponce’s first start for the Toronto Blue Jays was supposed to be a personal victory after playing in Asia for five years. Instead, Ponce was carted off the field, covering his face with his arm, overcome with emotion and pain after his right knee buckled fielding a ground ball. “He’s getting an ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Sidney Crosby returns from brief injury absence and helps the Penguins beat the Islanders

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby returned to the lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins at the New York Islanders on Monday night after a brief injury absence and had a pair of assists in an 8-3 win. Coach Dan Muse called the 38-year-old captain a game-time decision when asked following his team’s optional morning skate. ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Women’s Final Four a repeat of last season with UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina all back again

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Women’s Final Four a repeat of last season with UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina all back again. The Associated Press... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Edwards, Makeer power South Carolina past TCU 78-52 to reach the Final Four

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Joyce Edwards scored 24 points and Agot Makeer added 18 to help South Carolina beat TCU 78-52 on Monday night to advance to the Final Four in the women’s NCAA Tournament. The top-seeded Gamecocks will face UConn in the Final Four in Phoenix on Friday night in a rematch of last ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Nationals top Phillies as Wiemer’s record run sparks 17-hit rout

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Seven Washington batters had at least two hits, including Joey Wiemer, who tied a Major League Record for most consecutive plate appearances to reach base to start a season and the Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 13-2 on Monday night. Wiemer legged out an infield single in the first inning and had ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Heat rally late, pull away to beat 76ers

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Miami Heat used a 14-0 run in the final moments to rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 119-109 on Monday night. Pelle Larsson added 20 points and a career-high 10 rebounds for Miami (40-36), which kept some ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Randle scores 24, Edwards adds 17 in return from injury, as Wolves rout Mavericks 124-94

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas native Julius Randle scored 24 points, Anthony Edwards had 17 points off the bench in his return following a six-game absence, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-94 on Monday night. Edwards was announced as a starter but was late to the court and replaced in the lineup by ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Devin Booker scores 36 on 16-of-24 shooting, Suns beat Grizzlies 131-105

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Devin Booker scored 36 points on 16-of-24 shooting, Jalen Green added 21 points, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-105 on Monday night. Collin Gillespie had 11 points — all in the fourth quarter — and 10 assists for the Suns. Oso Ighodaro and Rasheer Fleming also scored 11 ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!