National Sports
Pirates’ Paul Skenes limits Reds’ offense and gets his 1st win of 2026
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Skenes quickly shrugged off the shortest start of his dominant major league career. Pirates fans shouldn’t worry either after Skenes returned to form on Wednesday. The reigning NL Cy Young winner allowed one run in five innings and struck out five in the Pirates’ 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds. “I’m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Gausman unbothered, thriving as Blue Jays ace despite two no decisions
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — If you look up “unbothered” in the dictionary, there’s likely a photo of Kevin Gausman. Gausman turned in another gem for the Blue Jays but earned a second consecutive no decision to start the season as Toronto fell to the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday. Gausman struck out 10, allowed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Italy, no problem: Canada’s FIFA World Cup opener still a massive draw
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Finding a ticket to Canada’s first game at this summer’s FIFA World Cup remains a pricey and difficult task, despite the host nation facing a less popular opponent than expected. Canada is set to kick off the tournament against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12 after the European country upset powerhouse Italy in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Alive and awake’: NHL players talk going helmets off in warm-ups
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Pierre-Luc Dubois was still trying to figure out NHL life. Helmet firmly fastened under his chin, the Columbus Blue Jackets rookie stepped on the ice for warm-ups ahead of his eighth professional hockey game in October 2017. The Los Angeles Kings — a roster full packed with Stanley Cup winners — were at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Gainey wants his hiring to unite NC State’s fanbase
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Justin Gainey vowed Wednesday to bring toughness and stability back to N.C. State after his alma mater suddenly had a coaching vacancy for the second year in a row. The former Wolfpack guard said he can be a bridge to different eras of the program as he becomes a head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correa’s 3-run blast powers the Astros past the Red Sox 6-4 for a sweep
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer and Christian Vázquez added a solo shot to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. It’s the fifth consecutive win for the Astros and gives Boston five straight losses since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boyd helps the Cubs beat the Angels 6-2 in rubber game of series
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd struck out 10 while pitching into the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 on Wednesday. Nico Hoerner had three hits for Chicago on a chilly and windy afternoon at Wrigley Field. Matt Shaw had two hits and two RBIs, and Alex Bregman reached three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Storm’s Mühl to miss second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury sustained overseas
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Storm point guard Nika Mühl will miss her second straight WNBA season because of a knee injury, this time after tearing her right ACL during a March 11 game for Croatia in EuroBasket qualifying. The team said Wednesday that the 24-year-old Mühl had surgery Tuesday. Mühl missed the 2025 WNBA season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain’s job as he steps away to get healthy
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Tiger Woods has turned down the chance to be U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup matches in 2027 as he steps away from golf-related activities to seek treatment and focus on his health. The decision announced Wednesday by the PGA of America was expected considering recent developments involving Woods. He was arrested Friday on suspicion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez cruises into third round at Charleston with win over Kudermetova
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
HILTON HEAD — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruised into the third round of the Charleston Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Uzbekistan’s Polina Kudermetova on Wednesday. Fernandez, seeded ninth at the WTA 500 hardcourt event, converted four of her nine break chances while defending all three break points she faced to wrap up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philpot twins, Rourke among CFL players chasing Olympic flag football dream
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
HAMILTON — The L.A. Summer Games offer twins Tyson and Jalen Philpot a chance to return to their football roots. Flag football will make its Olympic debut in 2028, with Canada chasing a spot in the inaugural event. The receivers from Delta, B.C., are entering their fifth CFL seasons — Tyson with the Montreal Alouettes, ... Read More »
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