National Sports
Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner finalize their $141 million, 6-year contract
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs finalized their $141 million, six-year contract Sunday that establishes the Gold Glove second baseman as a franchise cornerstone going forward. The team announced the move before its 6-2 loss to the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. Hoerner could have become a free agent after this season, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway for 1st NASCAR win of season
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
Martinsville, Va. (AP) — Chase Elliott outdueled Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, earning his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season. Elliott capitalized on a shrewd gamble by crew chief Alan Gustafson to pit the No. 9 Chevrolet earlier than the other contenders. When the caution flew on the 312th lap, Elliott ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gary Woodland wins the Houston Open for first PGA Tour title since brain surgery
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Gary Woodland won the Houston Open on Sunday, an emotional moment that seemed so improbable 30 months ago when he had brain surgery, and even two weeks ago when he opened up about his frightening struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. Woodland looked better than ever at Memorial Park, taking a one-shot lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada loses 9-3 to U.S. for its second straight loss at world men’s curling event
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
OGDEN, UTAH — It was another tough outing for Canada’s Matt Dunstone at the world men’s curling championship. Dunstone’s rink suffered a 9-3 setback to John Shuster of the United States in seven ends Sunday. After opening the competition with two consecutive wins, the Canadians have now lost two straight after dropping an 8-3 decision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joey Browner, 3-time All-Pro defensive back with the Minnesota Vikings, dies at 65
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Joey Browner, a three-time All-Pro defensive back who played nine of his 10 NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, has died, the team said. He was 65. The Vikings announced Browner’s death Sunday and said his family had informed the team. A cause of death was not released. A native of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mathurin scores 28 to pace Clippers past short-handed Bucks 127-113
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points, John Collins 22 and Kawhi Leonard 20 as the Los Angeles Clippers got past the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 127-113 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive win. Darius Garland added 15 points and 11 assists and Derrick Jones Jr. 13 points for Los Angeles, which made 45 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kazuma Okamoto hits first career HR and Blue Jays sweep Athletics with 5-2 win
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit the 64th leadoff home run of his career, Kazuma Okamoto went deep for the first time in the majors and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 5-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Jesús Sánchez added a two-run homer, his first with Toronto. The defending American League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gore wins 1st start, Nimmo and McCutchen hit 1st homers for Rangers in blowout of Phillies
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew McCutchen shrugged like Michael Jordan and offered a mock apology to a Phillies fan after he crossed the plate following his first home run with Texas. Brandon Nimmo went deep, too — his first home run since he was traded to the Rangers only further flamed anger in the Phillies fans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNC is suspending talks about future of basketball arena amid coaching search
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is putting talks about the future home for its men’s basketball program on hold. The school said in a statement Sunday that it is suspending those discussions as officials focus on hiring a new coach after the firing of Hubert Davis. WRAL of Raleigh first reported news of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O’Hearn and Davis help the Pirates hold off the Mets 4-3 in 10 innings for their 1st win
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates threw out the potential tying run at the plate to hold off the New York Mets 4-3 on Sunday for their first victory this season. Henry Davis added a critical RBI ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Yelich homers to cap a 6-run rally in the 8th inning as Brewers beat White Sox 9-7
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer off Seranthony Domínguez to cap a six-run rally in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a season-opening sweep by beating the Chicago White Sox 9-7 on Sunday. Milwaukee fell behind 7-2 in the first three innings before coming all the way back. Yelich put ... Read More »
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