April 5th, 2026

Marlins catcher Liam Hicks is struggling to throw out would-be base stealers

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Allowing the New York Yankees to steal five bases Friday extended a troubling trend for Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks. He has yet to catch a runner in the first nine attempts against him this season after going just 6 for 57 in his rookie year. At 6 for 66 in ... Read More »

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Abstreiter’s patience pays off in brilliant shutout performance for Victoire

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

OTTAWA — Sandra Abstreiter bet on herself two years ago and Friday night she was rewarded with her first shutout in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Abstreiter, named the game’s first star, made 39 saves in a 3-0 win over the Ottawa Charge that allowed her Montreal Victoire to move into first place. The road ... Read More »

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Edmonton Oilers getting solid defensive contributions during winning streak

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers didn’t make any flashy moves at the NHL trading deadline, but general manager Stan Bowman did obtain some impactful defensive-minded players who have contributed significantly to the team’s five-game winning streak. Bowman and coach Kris Knoblauch knew the team has plenty of offensive firepower, led by Connor McDavid and Leon ... Read More »

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Mets slugger Juan Soto leaves game against Giants with right calf tightness; MRI set for Saturday

By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — New York Mets slugger Juan Soto left Friday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning with right calf tightness and is scheduled for an MRI on Saturday. “There’s obviously concern,” manager Carlos Mendoza said after his team’s 10-3 victory. “The calf area could be tricky. We’ve just ... Read More »

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Alvarez hits 2 homers and Mets bust out at the plate to back McLean in 10-3 blowout of Giants

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants. Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien each had three of New York’s season-high 15 hits after the Mets totaled ... Read More »

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NHL roundup: Michkov leads Flyers to 4-1 win over Islanders, tightening Metro playoff race

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Travis Sanheim and Alex Bump had a goal and an assist each and Owen Tippett ... Read More »

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Alvarez hits 2 homers and Mets bust out to back McLean in 10-3 blowout of Giants

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants. Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien each had three of New York’s season-high 15 hits after the Mets totaled ... Read More »

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Scores and schedule for Friday, April 3, 2026

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Philadelphia 4 N.Y. Islanders 1 St. Louis 6 Anaheim 2 — PWHL Montreal 3 Ottawa 0 — AHL Calgary 5 Laval 2 Belleville 5 Rochester 2 Charlotte 3 Toronto 2 Coachella Valley 2 Abbotsford 0 Grand Rapids 6 Manitoba 3 Bridgeport 4 Hartford 2 Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Providence 4 Syracuse ... Read More »

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Mariners beat Angels 3-1 when Young breaks scoreless tie in 10th after Woo’s strong start

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cole Young broke a scoreless tie with an RBI triple leading off the 10th inning, and Bryan Woo combined with the Seattle Mariners’ bullpen to pitch 10 innings of one-hit ball in a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Josh Naylor added a two-run single for the ... Read More »

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Michkov leads the Flyers past the Islanders 4-1, tightening the Metro playoff race

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Travis Sanheim and Alex Bump had a goal and an assist each and Owen Tippett ... Read More »

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Matvei Michkov has a goal, 2 assists as the Flyers beat the Islanders 4-1

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Travis Sanheim and Alex Bump had a goal and an assist each and Owen Tippett ... Read More »

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