Greg Bryne and Kirby Smart chime in as conference championship game debates heat up
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
Three months after Alabama narrowly squeaked into the College Football Playoff despite a Southeastern Conference title game loss, athletic director Greg Byrne is calling for an end to the 34-year tradition. “I think the ship has sailed. It’s run its course,” Byrne said in a recent interview with USA Today. Alabama lost to Georgia 28-7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cole Caufield takes aim at joining the Montreal Canadiens’ exclusive 50-goal club
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Minutes after scoring his 48th and 49th goals in the Montreal Canadiens’ seventh consecutive win, Cole Caufield was as on target with his humor as he was with his shot. Asked whether he’s thinking about reaching 50 goals and catching Nathan MacKinnon for the NHL lead, Caufield deadpanned, “No.” After a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Punjab Kings chase down 210 to beat Chennai Super Kings in the IPL
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
CHENNAI, India (AP) — Opening batters Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave Punjab Kings a flying start to a target of 210 as they overhauled Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Friday. Impact substitute Arya set the tone with 39 runs off 11 balls as he and Singh rumbled to 68-1 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jack Hughes and Aerin Frankel take the Olympic gold medal tour to Yankee Stadium
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Hughes held the ball in his hands, occasionally tossing his latest souvenir in the air. Hughes had done “Saturday Night Live” and cherished the chance to chat with Lorne Michaels, then appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” as part of the victory lap for the U.S. Olympic gold ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enzo Fernandez’s agent says Chelsea dropping him is ‘completely unfair’
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Enzo Fernandez’s agent called Chelsea’s decision to drop the midfielder “completely unfair” on Friday. Fernandez was banished from the next two games — the FA Cup quarterfinal against Port Vale on Saturday and the Premier League match with Manchester City next weekend — Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior confirmed on Friday. The sanction ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Konnor Griffin, a big leaguer at 19, is eager to shed the ‘top prospect’ label in Pittsburgh
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin endured plenty of emotions when the 19-year-old shortstop learned the Pittsburgh Pirates were calling him up to the majors just a week into the season. Shock was not one of them. “I’m ready for this,” Griffin said Friday, just hours before making his major league debut against Baltimore at PNC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TCU and coach Sonny Dykes agree on contract extension past 2028 after back-to-back 9-4 seasons
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU and coach Sonny Dykes have agreed to a contract extension after back-to-back 9-4 seasons, the school said Friday. The private Big 12 school does not disclose contract terms, but his previously extended deal went through the 2028 season. This multiyear agreement would take Dykes at least a couple of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Dunstone beats Italy’s Spiller 9-7 to reach semis at men’s curling worlds
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
OGDEN — Canada’s Matt Dunstone defeated Italy’s Stefano Spiller 9-7 in a qualification game Friday at the world men’s curling championship. Dunstone, who was down one point but had hammer in the 10th end, made a double-takeout to score three points for the victory. Canada will play Scotland’s Ross Whyte in the semifinal later in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shohei Ohtani hits a 3-run homer to drive in his 1st runs of the season
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the third inning Friday for his first RBIs of the season. The two-way star had been off to a slow start at the plate. Ohtani was just 3 for 19 after striking out to lead off the game, but with the Los Angeles Dodgers down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska named AP Coach of the Year in men’s college basketball
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska named AP Coach of the Year in men’s college basketball. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón thinks his tight right hamstring is only a minor setback
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón thinks his tight right hamstring is only a minor setback in his return from elbow surgery last October. Rodón felt the tightness after throwing 50 pitches of batting practice Sunday at the team’s complex in Tampa, Florida. Rodón got hurt while running and New York called off ... Read More »
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