April 3rd, 2026
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Duren leads Pistons past Timberwolves 113-108 in game without superstars

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Jalen Duren had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins scored 26 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night as both teams were without a superstar. Minnesota ruled out All-Star guard Anthony Edwards, listing his right knee injury and an illness, about 90 minutes before tipoff. ... Read More »

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Miles Bridges scores 25, Kon Knueppel sets Hornets record for 3s in a season in 127-107 rout of Suns

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 25 points, rookie Kon Knueppel set a franchise record for 3-pointers in a season and finished with 20 points as the Charlotte Hornets rolled past the Phoenix Suns 127-107 on Thursday night. Coby White added 19 points and LaMelo Ball had 15 points and 11 assists for the ... Read More »

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Virginia QB Chandler Morris denied a preliminary injunction as he bids for 7th season

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was denied in his bid for a preliminary injunction as he seeks a seventh season of eligibility. Morris had filed a lawsuit in Charlottesville (Virginia) Circuit Court last month seeking the injunction after the NCAA denied his medical redshirt waiver and appeal. A circuit court judge ruled ... Read More »

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Hubbard’s bold finish gives him a 1-shot lead in Texas Open

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Mark Hubbard was bold all the way to the end, taking on a creek at the par-5 18th and converting his sixth birdie over his final eight holes Thursday to post a 7-under 65 at dark for one-shot lead in the storm-delayed opening round at the Valero Texas. Hubbard broke out ... Read More »

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Suns guard Collin Gillespie sets franchise record for 3-pointers in a season

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Phoenix guard Collin Gillespie set the Suns’ franchise record for 3-pointers in a season on Thursday night. Gillespie set the mark in the second quarter of the Suns’ game against the Charlotte Hornets. He hit his 227th 3-pointer the wing, surpassing the record of 226 3s, set by Quentin Richardson in ... Read More »

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Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel sets Hornets’ franchise record for 3-pointers in a season

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel set the Hornets’ franchise record for 3-pointers in a season. Knueppel needed four 3s entering Thursday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns. After missing two wide open looks in the fourth quarter Knueppel finally hit his 261st 3-pointer off an assist from Grant Williams as the home ... Read More »

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New Blazers owner says team is shifting away from development mindset of recent years

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — While the Portland Trail Blazers have emphasized developing young talent in recent years, new owner Tom Dundon says that mindset is shifting toward loftier goals. “We’ve tried to get this message through the last couple of days that that was fun, and probably necessary, but it’s more fun to win,” Dundon ... Read More »

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Rookie catcher Carter Jensen gets scratched from Royals’ starting lineup after oversleeping

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City catcher Carter Jensen was removed from the Royals’ starting lineup for Thursday game with the Minnesota Twins after he overslept. “I didn’t wake up to my alarm. Slept through it,” Jensen told The Kansas City Star and other outlets. “Don’t really have an excuse — nor should I. ... Read More »

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Anthony Edwards ineligible for NBA postseason awards after Timberwolves rule him out against Pistons

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Anthony Edwards is ineligible for NBA postseason awards because he can’t reach the 65-game minimum after the Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out him out against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, listing his right knee injury and an illness. He has played in 59 games, but just 58 count toward the league’s record ... Read More »

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Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announces his retirement

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

Two-time All-Pro cornerback and 2019 NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore, who last played in 2024, has announced his retirement. Gilmore issued an Instagram post Thursday that showed video highlights of his career and closed with the message, “The game ends here, but the journey continues.” “To my first love, Football — ... Read More »

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Timberwolves rule out Anthony Edwards against Pistons to manage right knee pain

By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out Anthony Edwards to help manage pain in his right knee against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, one game after he scored 17 points in 23 minutes in a win over Dallas. Edwards returned against the Mavericks after missing six games with an injured right knee. He ... Read More »

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