April 7th, 2026
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Romanian soccer great Mircea Lucescu has died at age 80

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian soccer great Mircea Lucescu has died at age 80. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Coach Sheldon Keefe and the Devils face uncertainty after GM Tom Fitzgerald’s departure

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Tom Fitzgerald called Sheldon Keefe on Monday to tell the coach he hired that after more than six years as general manager of the New Jersey Devils, he was leaving the organization. “It’s not a good feeling to hear the news,” Keefe said Tuesday. “Not a better feeling today, frankly.” Justifiably ... Read More »

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Canadian Hockey League players helping reshape college hockey after rule change permits them to play

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

Sidney Crosby never played for an NCAA title. Neither did Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid or, going way back, Wayne Gretzky. For decades, the stars of the Canadian Hockey League were deemed pros as juniors — they received stipends — and ruled ineligible for the NCAA as a result. In the age of name, image and ... Read More »

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Liverpool boosted as Isak returns for Champions League quarterfinal against PSG

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Alexander Isak was included in Liverpool’s squad to face Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday. The Sweden striker traveled with the team to Paris after taking part in training on Tuesday. Isak is set to make his return after having surgery in late December on ... Read More »

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Deliveroo orders to Paris address cited in tax residency case against former France midfielder Nasri

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — A lawyer for Samir Nasri argues the former Manchester City midfielder is being unfairly singled out for allegedly owing back taxes in France, where authorities are citing Deliveroo meals to a Paris address as evidence that he was fiscally based in the country and not in Dubai. French authorities estimate that the ... Read More »

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The Masters has players from 23 countries. The world ranking is one reason for the global growth

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Bernhard Langer was reminded of his place in history this week, unrelated to the 68-year-old German looking stately as ever in his Masters green jacket as a two-time champion. It was 40 years ago — April 6, 1986, to be exact — the “Sony Ranking” was introduced. What began as a ... Read More »

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FIFA opens disciplinary case against Spanish federation over anti-Muslim chants

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA on Tuesday opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish soccer federation because of anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a game against Egypt last week. The chants drew condemnation from Spain star Lamine Yamal, the Spanish government and the soccer federation itself. Spanish police had said they were investigating the behavior ... Read More »

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Masters starting times for the weekdays

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Starting times (EDT) for Thursday and Friday in the 90th Masters at Augusta National (a-amateur): Thursday-Friday 7:40 a.m.-10:51 a.m. — Johnny Keefer, United States; Haotong Li, China. 7:50 a.m.-11:03 a.m. — Naoyuki Kataoka, Japan; Max Homa, United States; Carlos Ortiz, Mexico. 8:02 a.m.-11:15 a.m. — Jose Maria Olazabal, Spain; Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, ... Read More »

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Masters week is here and all but Asia takes a break

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

Augusta National Golf Club MASTERS TOURNAMENT Site: Augusta, Georgia. Course: Augusta National GC. Yardage: 7,565. Par: 72. Prize money: TBA ($21 million in 2025). Winner’s share: TBA ($4.2 million in 2025). Television: Thursday-Friday, 1-3 p.m. (Prime Video), 3-7:30 p.m. (ESPN); Saturday-Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. (Paramount+), 2-7 p.m. (CBS). Defending champion: Rory McIlroy. Last year: ... Read More »

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Guardians place Gabriel Arias on IL with hamstring injury, call up Juan Brito for big league debut

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Gabriel Arias was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring. Juan Brito was called up from Triple-A Columbus and will make his big league debut during Tuesday afternoon’s game against Kansas City. Brito is batting sixth and playing second base. “We’ve ... Read More »

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Pewamo-Westphalia’s Grady Eklund named D3 basketball Player of the Year by Michigan Sports Writers

By Canadian Press on April 7th, 2026

The 2026 Michigan Sports Writers Division 3 All-State boys basketball team selected by a panel of 13 sports writers: ___ PLAYER OF THE YEAR Grady Eklund, Pewamo-Westphalia ___ COACH OF THE YEAR Dominic Schneider, Pewamo-Westphalia FIRST TEAM Jimmy Miller, Schoolcraft Lewis Lovejoy, Arts & Tech Academy of Pontiac Grady Eklund, Pewamo-Westphalia Clayton Heuker, McBain Tanner ... Read More »

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