April 5th, 2026
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Jarvis scores twice to help the Hurricanes beat the Islanders 4-3

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis had two goals and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in five games. Sebastian Aho broke a tie with a short-handed goal in the second period, Jackson Blake also scored and K’Andre Miller had two assists, ... Read More »

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Protas scores in return from injury as Capitals keep playoff hopes alive with 6-2 win over Sabres

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Aliaksei Protas had a goal and assist in his return from injury and the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on Saturday night. Jakob Chychrun and Connor McMichael also had a goal and assist, and Dylan Strome, Ryan Leonard and Tom Wilson also scored for the Capitals, who have won four ... Read More »

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Logan Farrington, Petar Musa stay hot in leading Dallas to 4-0 victory over D.C. United

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Logan Farrington and Petar Musa continued red-hot starts and Dallas breezed to a 4-0 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night. Michael Collodi finished with three saves to earn his second clean sheet this season for Dallas (3-1-2) and his fifth in 15 career starts. Farrington used assists from Ramiro Benetti and ... Read More »

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Westwood, Zaha score goals, Charlotte beats Union 2-1

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ashley Westwood and Wilfried Zaha each scored a goal to help Charlotte FC beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on a rain-soaked Saturday night. The Union (0-6-0) — the 2025 MLS Supporter’s Shield winners — are off to the worst start in franchise history. Zaha, on the counter-attack, side-footed a volley off ... Read More »

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Nuggets end Spurs’ win streak with 136-134 win in OT

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 40 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds, Christian Braun added 21 points and the Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 136-134 in overtime Saturday to snap the Spurs’ 11-game winning streak. Cameron Johnson scored 17, Jamal Murray finished with 15 points and 10 assists and Aaron Gordon scored 15 for ... Read More »

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Reds blank Rangers 2-0 as Lowder pitches scoreless innings in first win since 2024

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rhett Lowder allowed three hits over six innings as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night, giving the right-hander his first win since 2024 after missing all of last season because of injuries. Graham Ashcraft, Tony Santillan and Emilio Pagán each worked a scoreless inning to wrap ... Read More »

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Connor scores twice as the Jets beat the Blue Jackets 2-1 to stay in the playoff hunt

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kyle Connor scored twice and the Winnipeg Jets overcame an early deficit to beat the Columbus 2-1 on Saturday night, keeping their playoff holes alive and sending the Blue Jackets to their sixth straight loss. Winnipeg moved to 78 points, a point out of the final wild-card spot in the crowded ... Read More »

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Pistons beat 76ers 116-93 and clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tobias Harris scored 19 points, and Daniss Jenkins added 16 points and 14 assists as the Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-93 Saturday night to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The last time the Pistons (56-21) were the top seed in the East was in 2006-07. They ... Read More »

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So Happy wins Santa Anita Derby, giving 60-year-old jockey Mike Smith a shot at Kentucky Derby

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — So Happy won the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby by 2 3/4 lengths on Saturday, giving 60-year-old jockey Mike Smith a shot at becoming the oldest rider to win the Kentucky Derby. Further Ado won the $1.25 million Blue Grass Stakes by 11 lengths at Keeneland, and Albus scored a big upset ... Read More »

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Sal Frelick leaves Brewers’ second game against Royals with left side tightness

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick exited the second game of Saturday’s split doubleheader in the fourth inning with left side tightness. In his second at-bat, Frelick grimaced as he lined a single to center. After a lengthy discussion involving Brewers manager Pat Murphy and trainer Brad Epstein, Frelick left ... Read More »

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There will be a new Cup champion. Florida’s injury-plagued season won’t include the playoffs

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Maybe the end for the Florida Panthers came when Brad Marchand was shut down for the season last month. Or maybe it was when Seth Jones broke his collarbone and wound up missing 26 games. Or, maybe it was 20 minutes into training camp, when captain Aleksander Barkov blew out his ... Read More »

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