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Carson Benge homers in big league debut to help Mets pound Pirates in opener
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — In his fourth major league plate appearance, Carson Benge connected. And when he saw the ball sail over the right-field fence, the 23-year-old New York Mets rookie couldn’t help but shout and jump for joy as he rounded first base. “I kind of blacked out running around the bases. I don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Crawford gets 2 hits in anticipated debut for Phillies. His All-Star father hopes for 3,000
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Justin Crawford bounced the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds. First hit of how many? “Just 2999 more to go,” his father, four-time All-Star outfielder Carl Crawford wrote on Instagram ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lydia Ko posts career-low 60 and only leads by 1 shot in LPGA’s Phoenix stop
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Lydia Ko opened with four straight birdies and never stopping rolling Thursday until she closed out the best round of her LPGA Tour career with two more birdies for a 12-under 60 on a day of extreme low scoring in the Ford Championship. Defending champion Hyo Joo Kim had a 61, making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longtime coaching friends Dusty May of Michigan and Nate Oats of Alabama to meet in Sweet 16
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Michigan coach Dusty May remembered when he was an assistant at Eastern Michigan watching 6 a.m. practices at Romulus High near Detroit. At the time, Nate Oats was coaching boys’ basketball and teaching physical education at the school. The two forged a friendship that’s going strong 20 years later. From a high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rex Maurer defends title in 400 IM at the NCAA swimming championships, and Texas leads after Day 2
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Texas junior Rex Maurer defended his title in the 400-yard individual medley at the NCAA swimming and diving championships, and the Longhorns held the team lead after Day 2 on Thursday. Texas has 215.5 points, followed by Florida with 205 and Arizona State 133.5. Josh Liendo won the 100 butterfly for Florida ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm sues his parents, accuses them of misusing his money
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions of dollars, accusing them of siphoning large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then using some of the cash to pay their own expenses. Bohm’s lawsuit, filed Wednesday in a Philadelphia court, comes after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alec Burleson’s 2-run HR leads Cardinals’ 9-7 rally over Rays
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer to cap off an eight-run outburst in the sixth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Rookie JJ Wetherholt also homered for St. Louis. Jonathan Aranda homered for Tampa Bay, which took a 7-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second baseman Nico Hoerner agrees to 6-year deal with Cubs
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a six-year contract, according to a person familiar with the details, marking another major deal for the franchise. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The long-term contract for Hoerner comes after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mike Trout homers to kick off what he hopes will be a healthy 2026 as Angels blank Astros 3-0
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Trout homered to launch what he hopes will be a bounce-back year, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a season-opening 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday. Trout also walked three times and played center field for the first time since April 2024. The three-time MVP played 130 games last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: “Born Ready” Guerrero bobblehead sure to be a hit
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
When the Toronto Blue Jays were in the midst of their deep playoff run last fall, the promotions staff was immersed in plans for the team’s 2026 giveaway schedule. The idea for a fresh Vladimir Guerrero Jr., bobblehead stemmed from the slugger’s on-field interview after Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against Seattle. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blake Butera wins his debut as Washington Nationals manager on opening day
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — In the run-up to his debut as a major league manager, Blake Butera imagined how the game would go. When the day finally arrived, the moment exceeded his expectations. Butera directed the Washington Nationals to a 10-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for the franchise’s first victory on opening day ... Read More »
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