National Sports
Michael Soroka throws immaculate 5th inning in Arizona Diamondbacks debut
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka threw an immaculate fifth inning on Monday night against the Detroit Tigers, becoming the fourth pitcher in franchise history to strike out three straight batters on nine pitches. The 28-year-old Soroka made quick work of Javier Baez, Kerry Carpenter and Gleyber Torres, blowing a 95 mph fastball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bichette helps Mets to 4-2 victory over Cardinals
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bo Bichette had a hit and drove in two runs, sparking the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Clay Holmes (1-0) pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks. He struck out five. Devin Williams, a St. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolves’ Anthony Edwards scores 17 in return from 6-game injury absence as scheduled sixth man
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Minnesota star guard Anthony Edwards scored 17 points playing 23 minutes in the Timberwolves’ 124-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night coming off the bench, though that wasn’t the original plan. Edwards was penciled in the starting lineup and announced to the crowd, but he was nowhere to be seen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees 5 for 5 on ABS challenges with umpire Mike Estabrook behind the plate
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The New York Yankees have won all five of their challenges utilizing the Automated Ball-Strike System during Monday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners. It started in the bottom of the second inning when José Caballero correctly challenged that two called strikes by plate umpire Mike Estabrook were balls, including a 3-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dunston’e Winnipeg team rebounds with wins over Poland, Japan at men’s curling worlds
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
OGDEN — Canada got back on track at the world men’s curling championship with two wins on Monday, including a 9-2 rout of Poland in the early draw. Matt Dunstone’s Winnipeg squad then beat Japan 8-3 in the evening draw to improve to 4-2. Dunstone went up 4-2 with a deuce in the fifth end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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