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Washington Mystics fire general manager Jamila Wideman, citing strategic differences
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Mystics fired general manager Jamila Wideman, citing strategic differences. The WNBA franchise made the move Monday on the first day of free agency. “We are looking forward to this historic new season for the WNBA and remain focused on building sustainable success in Washington,” said Michael Winger, president of Monumental ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs 6-4 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!Colombia star James Rodríguez returns to MLS club in Minnesota after hospitalization for dehydration
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Colombian star James Rodríguez, who was hospitalized last week for severe dehydration, returned to his MLS club Minnesota United on Monday to continue his ramp-up to game readiness. The team announced that Rodríguez reported to the practice facility for a supervised return-to-activity session. His reintegration into full team training will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cooper Pratt deal with Brewers can escalate by $10 million if he finishes high in MVP vote
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
Shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt’s $50.75 million, eight-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers includes escalators that could raise the value by $10 million if he repeatedly finishes high in MVP voting and the team exercises its two options. Pratt, who has yet to play in the major leagues, gets a $3 million signing bonus as part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma hires Lucas McKay as general manager for men’s basketball
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has hired Lucas McKay as its first men’s basketball general manager. McKay, whose appointment was announced Monday, leaves Clemson, where he had the same role. He has more than 20 years of experience in college basketball, including 14 years at Clemson under coach Brad Brownell. He joins an Oklahoma program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US striker Patrick Agyemang’s World Cup hopes clouded after stretcher exit for Derby
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
DERBY, England (AP) — U.S. striker Patrick Agyemang’s World Cup hopes were in doubt after he was carried off on a stretcher while playing for Derby in the English second-tier on Monday. Agyemang landed awkwardly while bringing the ball down on his chest and collapsed to the grass. He was visibly emotional as he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lefty Matthew Boyd becomes second Cubs starting pitcher to land on injured list
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left biceps strain on Monday. Right-handed pitcher Javier Assad was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and will start in Boyd’s place against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. The 35-year-old Boyd, an All-Star last season for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Own goal gives Girona win over Villarreal in La Liga
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Villarreal fell at Girona 1-0 and missed a chance to cement its third-place position in La Liga on Monday. With fourth-placed Atletico Madrid losing at home to Barcelona, a win for Villarreal would have taken it four points clear. However, Arnau’s cross hit Pau Navarro and deflected past his own goalkeeper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Portion of park closed as Volkswagen shell hangs on rock face in Squamish, B.C.
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
SQUAMISH — British Columbia’s Environment Ministry is urging visitors to stay away from the area where the shell of a red Volkswagen Beetle is suspended on a rock face above Highway 99 in Squamish, as a plan is formed to safely remove it. A statement from the ministry says BC Parks is working to remove ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Reed’s long road back: Leaving LIV, waiting out a PGA Tour return and playing in the Masters
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Patrick Reed has played golf all around the world, often out of choice, now out of necessity. Necessity so that he can start playing closer to home again. One of the early and polarizing defectors to LIV Golf a few years ago, the 2018 Masters champion made the similarly difficult decision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late goal lifts Napoli into second in Serie A and McKennie helps Juve overcome Genoa
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Substitute Matteo Politano scored late to give Napoli a 1-0 win over fellow title chaser AC Milan and close the gap on Serie A leader Inter Milan on Monday. With Napoli starting the night in third place, one point behind AC Milan and 10 behind Inter, both clubs knew a win ... Read More »
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