March 31st, 2026

National Sports

A nervous Roki Sasaki steadies himself in Dodgers season debut after a shaky spring

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A nervous Roki Sasaki took the mound in his season debut, knowing he needed to prove something to himself and the Los Angeles Dodgers after a shaky spring. The right-hander allowed one run and four hits over four innings of a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Sasaki ... Read More »

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NHL roundup: Penguins blitz the Islanders 8-3 to win big game in East playoff race

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the competitive Eastern Conference playoff race. The Penguins trailed 3-1 midway through the second period before scoring four times ... Read More »

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Scuffling 2025 AL MVP runner-up Cal Raleigh comes off the bench to help Mariners beat Yankees

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — While slugger Aaron Judge took batting practice at T-Mobile Park, an advertisement featuring him and Cal Raleigh flashed on the videoboard with a link to buy tickets to the series between the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. The reigning AL MVP was in the No. 2 hole for the Yankees on ... Read More »

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Corbin Carroll has 4 RBIs, Diamondbacks ruin Justin Verlander’s return to Tigers in 9-6 win

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Carroll hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs, Michael Soroka became the fourth pitcher in Arizona history to throw an immaculate inning and the Diamondbacks roughed up three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander in his return to the Detroit Tigers during a 9-6 victory Monday night. The Diamondbacks won ... Read More »

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Scores and schedule for Monday, March 30, 2026

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Colorado 9 Calgary 2 Toronto 5 Anaheim 4 (OT) Vegas 4 Vancouver 2 Pittsburgh 8 N.Y. Islanders 3 San Jose 5 St. Louis 4 — Ontario Hockey League Playoffs First Round | Best-of-Seven Series Flint 10 Owen Sound 0 (Flint leads series 3-0) — Western Hockey League Playoffs First Round | Best-of-Seven ... Read More »

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Tavares scores with 5 seconds left in OT to lift Leafs to 5-4 win over Ducks

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Tavares redirected a shot from Morgan Rielly into the net with five seconds left in overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the Anaheim Ducks in a fight-marred game Monday night. The Leafs overcame a 3-1 deficit with three goals in the third period, ... Read More »

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Golden Knights open Tortorella era with 4-2 win over Canucks

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adin Hill made 22 stops and the Vegas Golden Knights opened the John Tortorella era with a 4-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. One day after the Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy, who led the team to a Stanley Cup title in 2023, they treated Tortorella to a ... Read More »

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Gaudette’s goal with 21 seconds left helps Sharks win 5-4 to snap Blues’ 3-game win streak

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Adam Gaudette scored with 21 seconds left, Alexander Wennberg and Macklin Celebrini each had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat St. Louis 5-4 on Monday night to snap the Blues’ three-game winning streak. On the rush, Gaudette flicked a wrist shot from near the left ... Read More »

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Raven Johnson named Sacramento 4 Regional MOP as South Carolina reaches Final Four

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Raven Johnson has been a Final Four mainstay during her five years at South Carolina and she’s seen it all. The Gamecocks’ leader has been part of two national championships for Dawn Staley in 2022 and 2024, although she missed most of the first one as she tore her ACL two ... Read More »

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Gilgeous-Alexander erupts for 47 points as Thunder outlast Pistons 114-110 in OT

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 47 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Detroit Pistons 114-110 in overtime on Monday night. The reigning league MVP, and strong candidate to repeat, made 12 of 19 field goals and 21 of 25 free throws. He extended his NBA record for consecutive games with at ... Read More »

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Messick shines for 6 scoreless as Guardians spoil Dodgers’ perfect start, 4-2

By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Parker Messick tossed six scoreless innings and the Cleveland Guardians broke the game open with three runs in the seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Monday, spoiling the two-time World Series champions’ perfect start. The Dodgers were 3-0 after rallying in every game of their opening series ... Read More »

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