National Sports
Rockies score 8 runs in the fifth inning and beat the Astros 9-7
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Troy Johnston hit a solo homer, a double and a single and the Colorado Rockies rode an eight-run fifth inning to a 9-7 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Edouard Julien, TJ Rumfield, and Willi Castro also had multi-hit games as the Rockies banged out 12 hits. Julien had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA Basketball Champions
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
Here are the programs which have won the NCAA men’s basketball championship: 2026 — Michigan 69, 63 2025 — Florida 65, Houston 63 2024 — UConn 75, Purdue 60 2023 — UConn 76, San Diego St. 59 2022 — Kansas 72, North Carolina 69 2021 — Baylor 86, Gonzaga 70 2020 — Canceled due to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan wins its second national title in men’s basketball and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan wins its second national title in men’s basketball and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs’ Wembanyama leaves game against 76ers in first half with left rib contusion
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion and was ruled out of the second half of the San Antonio Spurs’ victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Wembanyama took an inadvertent elbow to the ribs from Paul George when the Philadelphia forward was attempting to deflect a pass as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs in return to Tropicana Field
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Cedric Mullins, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Monday in their first game at Tropicana Field in 561 days. The Rays were back in their domed stadium after playing the 2025 season across the bay in Tampa at Steinbrenner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies match NBA record by making 29 3-pointers in loss to Cavaliers
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies made 29 3-pointers Monday night against Cleveland, matching an NBA single-game record. And it wasn’t enough. Nine Grizzlies made at least one 3 in a 142-126 loss to the Cavaliers. The Grizzlies shot 49.2% (29 for 59) from deep and 45.7% (16 for 35) from inside the arc. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk set for surgery Tuesday on fractured left thumb
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk is scheduled for surgery Tuesday to repair his left thumb, which was fractured by a foul tip last Friday in a loss to the Chicago White Sox. Manager John Schneider said the two-time All-Star is expected to be sidelined at least three weeks, and maybe as many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Banchero scores 31, Bane adds 25 to help the Magic turn back the Pistons
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points, Desmond Bane added 25 and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday night. Jalen Suggs had 12 points, 12 assists, six rebounds and three steals for the Magic, who won for the fourth time in five games. Jalen Duren and Daniss Jenkins scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zucker scores go-ahead goal as Sabres beat Lightning
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jason Zucker tipped in Bowen Byram’s shot for the go-ahead goal 7:38 into the second period, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Monday night, further tightening the race for the Atlantic Division title. Jack Quinn, with an assist from goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, sealed the win by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays RHP Scherzer leaves start against Dodgers after two innings because of forearm tendinitis
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays right-hander and three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after two innings because of forearm tendinitis. The 41-year-old Scherzer, who re-signed with Toronto in February, allowed two runs and two hits. Scherzer said he’s been sore for a couple of days and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keaschall hits a 2-run homer and the Twins hold on for a frigid 7-3 win over the Tigers
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid Monday night. Keaschall’s first home run of the season helped Joe Ryan earn his first win of the year. Anthony Banda, Eric ... Read More »
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