April 7th, 2026
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The Masters has players from 23 countries. The world ranking is one reason for the global growth

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Bernhard Langer was reminded of his place in history this week, unrelated to the 68-year-old German looking stately as ever in his Masters green jacket as a two-time champion. It was 40 years ago — April 6, 1986, to be exact — the “Sony Ranking” was introduced. What began as a ... Read More »

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FIFA opens disciplinary case against Spanish federation over anti-Muslim chants

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA on Tuesday opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish soccer federation because of anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a game against Egypt last week. The chants drew condemnation from Spain star Lamine Yamal, the Spanish government and the soccer federation itself. Spanish police had said they were investigating the behavior ... Read More »

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Masters starting times for the weekdays

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Starting times (EDT) for Thursday and Friday in the 90th Masters at Augusta National (a-amateur): Thursday-Friday 7:40 a.m.-10:51 a.m. — Johnny Keefer, United States; Haotong Li, China. 7:50 a.m.-11:03 a.m. — Naoyuki Kataoka, Japan; Max Homa, United States; Carlos Ortiz, Mexico. 8:02 a.m.-11:15 a.m. — Jose Maria Olazabal, Spain; Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, ... Read More »

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Masters week is here and all but Asia takes a break

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

Augusta National Golf Club MASTERS TOURNAMENT Site: Augusta, Georgia. Course: Augusta National GC. Yardage: 7,565. Par: 72. Prize money: TBA ($21 million in 2025). Winner’s share: TBA ($4.2 million in 2025). Television: Thursday-Friday, 1-3 p.m. (Prime Video), 3-7:30 p.m. (ESPN); Saturday-Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. (Paramount+), 2-7 p.m. (CBS). Defending champion: Rory McIlroy. Last year: ... Read More »

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Guardians place Gabriel Arias on IL with hamstring injury, call up Juan Brito for big league debut

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Gabriel Arias was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring. Juan Brito was called up from Triple-A Columbus and will make his big league debut during Tuesday afternoon’s game against Kansas City. Brito is batting sixth and playing second base. “We’ve ... Read More »

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Pewamo-Westphalia’s Grady Eklund named D3 basketball Player of the Year by Michigan Sports Writers

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

The 2026 Michigan Sports Writers Division 3 All-State boys basketball team selected by a panel of 13 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Grady Eklund, Pewamo-Westphalia ___ COACH OF THE YEAR Dominic Schneider, Pewamo-Westphalia FIRST TEAM Jimmy Miller, Schoolcraft Lewis Lovejoy, Arts & Tech Academy of Pontiac Grady Eklund, Pewamo-Westphalia Clayton Heuker, McBain Tanner ... Read More »

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White Sox place outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain. Hays got hurt during Monday night’s 2-1 loss to Baltimore. He pulled up while pursuing Tyler O’Neill’s two-out flyball to left in the fourth inning. The ball landed near the line, and ... Read More »

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Kansas’ Bidunga, Wake Forest’s Harris, Saint Mary’s Murauskas among players entering men’s portal

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

Kansas big man Flory Bidunga, Wake Forest’s Juke Harris and Saint Mary’s Paulius Murauskas were among the parade of players entering the transfer portal Tuesday, the first of 15 days Division I men’s basketball players can go looking for a new school. Bidunga finished his second season with the Jayhawks as the Big 12 defensive ... Read More »

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Rangers’ deGrom had mild discomfort in right knee before Monday start but feels OK

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom said he felt something in his right knee before Monday night’s start, which limited him to five innings and 78 pitches in the Texas Rangers’ 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. The Rangers said deGrom had mild right knee discomfort, and manager Skip Schumaker ... Read More »

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US Para Nordic ski team has new home with US SKI & Snowboard fresh off winning 10 golds in Italy

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

Oksana Masters, Jake Adicoff and the U.S. Para Nordic ski team have a new home to help them chase medals. The squad will now fall under the umbrella of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the organization announced Tuesday in conjunction with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The move continues the expansion of Para sports within ... Read More »

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US Para Nordic ski team has new home with US SKI & Snowboard fresh off winning 10 golds in Italy

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

Oksana Masters, Jake Adicoff and the U.S. Para Nordic ski team have a new home to help them chase medals. The squad will now fall under the umbrella of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the organization announced Tuesday in conjunction with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. The move continues the expansion of Para sports within ... Read More »

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