April 9th, 2026
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Schneider scores go-ahead run as Blue Jays top Dodgers 4-3 to end six-game skid

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

TORONTO — Davis Schneider scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday to end their six-game losing streak. Schneider reached on a walk and advanced to third base on an Andres Gimenez single. Gimenez stole second and when ... Read More »

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Angels’ Jorge Soler and Braves’ Reynaldo López receive suspensions following brawl

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

ANAHEIM — Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl. Michael Hill, MLB’s senior vice president for on-field operations, also announced that the players received undisclosed fines. The ... Read More »

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Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum optimistic about Canadian chances at Augusta

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

The Masters marks the unofficial start of spring for Canadian golfers, but Golf Canada’s chief executive officer is hopeful that it could mean a little bit more this year. Laurence Applebaum says watching the first major of the men’s golf season at Augusta National Golf Club is traditionally a signal to recreational players that it’s ... Read More »

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Ward drives in 2 runs and scores another as Orioles win 9th straight against White Sox, 5-3

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Taylor Ward drove in two runs and scored another, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago 5-3 for their ninth straight win against the White Sox on Wednesday afternoon. Pete Alonso scored on a passed ball by catcher Reese McGuire in the sixth inning after the Orioles loaded the bases against White Sox ... Read More »

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Reds place reserve catcher Trevino on injured list

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds placed catcher Jose Trevino on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of thoracic spine strain. The 33-year-old Trevino has seen limited time as a reserve to regular Tyler Stephenson in Cincinnati’s first 11 games this season. Trevino has appeared in three games and last played when the Reds won ... Read More »

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Global women’s sports revenue to top $3 billion in 2026, according to new report

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

Global women’s sports revenues are projected to exceed $3 billion in 2026, a significant increase over the $2.4 billion in revenues generated in 2025, according to a report released Wednesday. The report produced by accounting firm Deloitte said women’s sports revenues internationally have increased 340% over the last four years. That has spurred investment in ... Read More »

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8-year-old Frankie Fleetwood steals the show during Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Eight-year-old Frankie Fleetwood stole the show at Augusta National from his dad, Tommy Fleetwood, who merely had one of the many holes-in-one Wednesday during the family friendly Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters. The young Fleetwood went viral last year when he lamented in a post-round interview that ... Read More »

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Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary announces retirement after missing 2025 season with injury

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring after missing the 2025 season with a lower left leg injury. The Falcons confirmed the decision by McGary, 31. McGary’s agent, Collin Roberts, announced the retirement on social media on Wednesday. McGary was the No. 31 overall draft pick by the Falcons in 2019. ... Read More »

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MacKenzie Gore allows 1 hit in 5 innings to help Rangers blank the Mariners 3-0

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Wednesday. Texas scored all three runs in the fifth inning to complete a three-game series sweep. Gore (2-0) fanned nine and walked two. ... Read More »

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North Dakota back at Frozen Four, with top NHL draft prospect Keaton Verhoeff in tow

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

Keaton Verhoeff has experienced some big changes over the last 10 months. The hulking defenceman switched from the Western Hockey League to the NCAA, went from living with a billet family to figuring out dorm life on his own, and competed against opponents sometimes seven or eight years his senior on a tough, unforgiving university ... Read More »

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Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal

By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday. Barcelona had hemmed Atletico into its box when the hosts received a double blow that left Hansi Flick’s team down a man ... Read More »

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