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Painter wins MLB debut with 8 Ks, Schwarber homers as Phillies beat Nationals 3-2
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew Painter struck out eight in 5 1/3 innings in a fantastic major league debut, and Kyle Schwarber and Adolis Garcia homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. Jhoan Duran struck out two in a scoreless ninth for his second save. Brandon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón injures right hamstring while rehabbing from elbow surgery
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón experienced right hamstring tightness while going through his throwing program, which could delay his return from elbow surgery. “I don’t know if it’s going to slow him at all, but it could be something,” manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday before the team’s game against Seattle. “So, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portugal beats US 2-0 in World Cup warmup, Americans’ 8th straight loss to European opponents
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Francisco Trincão scored in the 37th minute, João Félix added a goal in the 59th and Portugal beat the United States 2-0 in a friendly on Tuesday night to deal the Americans their eighth consecutive defeat against European opponents. U.S. star Christian Pulisic was moved from a wing to the top of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Congo beats Jamaica 1-0 in extra time to qualify for the World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Congo scored in extra time to edge Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday and become the 47th of 48 teams that will play at the World Cup. Axel Tuanzebe scored following a corner kick in the 100th minute. The Jamaican defenders failed to clear the ball AND Tuanzebe, who plays for Burnley in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner leaves 2 batters after being hit by 106 mph line drive
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Colorado Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner left Tuesday’s start against the Blue Jays two batters after he was struck by a 106 mph line drive. The Rockies said Feltner exited because of a right glute contusion. Feltner retired the first eight batters in order before he was hit by a liner off the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods a big topic again at Masters even without playing
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
Tiger Woods had been taking up all the attention in golf with the Masters approaching. That’s not always a good thing. Woods has been the center of golf’s universe his entire professional career, if not longer, as one of the few athletes who not only lived up to potential but surpassed it. That hasn’t changed, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles’ RHP Zach Eflin leaves in the 4th inning with right elbow discomfort
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — Zach Eflin was abruptly pulled from Tuesday night’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers with right elbow discomfort in the fourth inning. Eflin struck out seven in 3 2/3 innings, allowing only one run on a solo homer by Ezequiel Duran in the third. With two on and two out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrew Painter strikes out 8 Nationals in fantastic MLB debut for Phillies
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew Painter hopped of the mound in excitement in the fifth inning after his 97.2 mph fastball got James Wood to strike out for a second time. Phillies fans — some groups called themselves Andrew’s Painters, others Painter’s Painters — waved paintbrushes and erupted in cheers with each strikeout for the rookie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orioles’ RHP Zach Eflin leaves in the 4th inning with an apparent injury
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — Zach Eflin was abruptly pulled from Tuesday night’s game between the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers with an apparent injury in the fourth inning. Eflin struck out seven in 3 2/3 innings, allowing only one run on a solo homer by Ezequiel Duran in the third. With two on and two out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers score 8 seconds into game with Ottawa, fastest goal in team history and fastest this season
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Noah Gregor got the Florida Panthers off to a fast start Tuesday night. A historically fast start, that is. Gregor scored only eight seconds into Florida’s game with the Ottawa Senators, taking advantage of a fortunate bounce to beat goalie Linus Ullmark for a 1-0 lead — the fastest goal in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Curry, Warren Buffett team up for philanthropic project, shooting lessons
By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Warren Buffett wants Stephen Curry to teach him to shoot, and the lesson is already in the works. Curry isn’t sure where to start but plans to acquire some video ahead of time to prepare for training the 95-year-old Buffett, beginning with the basics if necessary. “If not a permanent basketball ... Read More »
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