National Sports
Gujarat survives David Miller’s late blitz for a 1-run win over Delhi in Indian Premier League
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
NEW DELHI, India (AP) — Gujarat Titans withstood David Miller’s late onslaught to record a one-run victory over Delhi Capitals on the final ball Wednesday in the Indian Premier League. Needing two runs off Prasidh Krishna’s last ball, Miller missed the slower short ball and wicketkeeper Jos Buttler hit the stumps at the striker’s end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be. “We’ll see how the day goes. I think it depends on how he’s putting,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the W NBA on NBC growing up and now she’ll be part of the network’s broadcasts of the league. The four-time WNBA champion will be a studio analyst and also host a series of feature stories on NBC and Peacock throughout the league’s 30th season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Salah: Liverpool star on the bench in Champions League quarterfinal against PSG
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was put on the bench for the Champions League quarterfinal first leg against defending champion Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Salah has yet to find his best form in his last season at the club, with only 10 goals in 35 games so far. He missed a penalty in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A no-hit start for Jacob Latz this season to set a Texas Rangers franchise record
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob Latz has a no-hit start this season, setting a franchise record over nine innings in his first five appearances. Opposing hitters were 0 for 28, one batter more than 27 outs needed for a full game, against the pitcher who turned 30 on Wednesday. The 66-season franchise’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL fines Calgary Flames forward Strome $5,000 for cross-checking
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Calgary Flames forward Ryan Strome US$5,000 for cross-checking, the league announced Wednesday. The incident occurred 45 seconds into overtime of Calgary’s 4-3 loss at Dallas on Tuesday. Strome was assessed a double-minor penalty for high-sticking the Stars’ Jason Robertson. Wyatt Johnson scored on the ensuing power play as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs rule out Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle for game against Trail Blazers
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were ruled out for the San Antonio Spurs ’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Wembanyama is out after suffering a rib contusion on Monday and Castle is out with right knee soreness, the team announced. Wembanyama needs to play at least 20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox optioned opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday after three shaky outings to begin the season. An All-Star as a rookie last year, Smith has been struggling with his fastball command. The 26-year-old right-hander is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA. He has allowed 10 earned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golf has been secondary for Scottie Scheffler of late. It’s hard to know what to expect at Masters
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler’s son Bennett turns 2 next month, and Remy was born less than two weeks ago. Neither is old enough to understand the significance of Augusta National, the Masters and the green jacket their father sometimes wears. “(His wife Meredith) got this great picture of me and Bennett walking into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge continue push for PWHL playoffs without head coach Carla MacLeod
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod has been fighting all season. Now, it’s her team’s turn to fight for her. The Professional Women’s Hockey League team announced Monday that MacLeod would be stepping away for an indefinite period while she continued treatment for breast cancer. MacLeod shared her diagnosis late last year and took a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA free agency opens with $1.4 million franchise tags for Ionescu, Collier and Plum
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier and Los Angeles’ Kelsey Plum were all extended franchise tags by their WNBA teams, worth potentially $1.4 million as free agency opened up. By giving the “core” designation to those players, their teams have exclusive negotiating rights, which come with a ... Read More »
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