April 4th, 2026

National Sports

Lauren Coughlin surges through gusty round for 5-shot lead at Shadow Creek

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Lauren Coughlin continued her strong play at Shadow Creek even in windy conditions Friday that played havoc with the second-round scores at the Aramco Championship to shoot a 3-under 69 and open a five-shot lead. Coughlin was 8 under. Hyo Joo Kim kept alive her hopes for a third ... Read More »

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Twins endure a pregame power outage on a cold, rainy day to make for a happy home opener

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have a lot of work — and winning — to do to begin to win back their fan base. This unusual home opener, culminating in a comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, was a good start. With the tarp covering the infield during a drizzle-altered batting practice session ... Read More »

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Lauren Coughlin surges through gusty round for a 5-shot lead at Shadow Creek

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Lauren Coughlin continued her strong play at Shadow Creek even in windy conditions Friday that played havoc with the second-round scores at the Aramco Championship to shoot a 3-under 69 and open a five-shot lead. Coughlin was 8 under. Hyo Joo Kim kept alive her hopes for a third ... Read More »

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Celtics start fast again and roll to 133-101 blowout of the Bucks

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 23, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics capitalized on another fast start in a 133-101 victory over the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Tatum was an assist shy of his second straight triple-double despite sitting out the entire fourth quarter of a game the ... Read More »

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Knicks rout Bulls 136-96 in a game they led by 47 points

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 31 points, Mitchell Robinson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and the New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points. Anunoby was 9 for 15 from the field, including 7 for 10 from 3-point range, and Robinson ... Read More »

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Antetokounmpo says he’s healthy and wants to play as Bucks continue to keep him on the bench

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s healthy and wants to play even as the Milwaukee Bucks continue to say the two-time MVP is too injured to take the floor. Antetokounmpo missed a 10th straight game on Friday night against the Boston Celtics due to what the team has described as a left knee hyperextension ... Read More »

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Hawks beat the Nets 141-107 for their 4th straight win and 18th in 20 games

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — CJ McCollum had 25 points and seven assists and the surging Atlanta Hawks routed the Brooklyn Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games. Fifth in the Eastern Conference at 45-33, the Hawks remained 1 1/2 games ahead of sixth-place Philadelphia and moved within ... Read More »

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Matvei Michkov has a goal, 2 assists as the Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Travis Sanheim and Alex Bump had a goal and an assist each and Owen Tippett ... Read More »

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Willoughby, Abstreiter shine in Victoire’s 3-0 win over Charge

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

OTTAWA — Sandra Abstreiter made 39 saves to pick up her first shutout in the Professional Women’s Hockey League and led the Montreal Victoire to a 3-0 win over the Ottawa Charge Friday night. Kaitlin Willoughby, with two goals, and Abby Roque scored for the Victoire (14-4-2-5), who moved into first place in the eight-team ... Read More »

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Paul George has 23 points to lead the 76ers past the Timberwolves, 115-103

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-103 on Friday night. Joel Embiid had 19 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in his return to the lineup to help the 76ers remain sixth in the Eastern Conference ... Read More »

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South Carolina beats two-time defending champion UConn 62-48 to advance to the women’s NCAA Tournament title game

By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — South Carolina beats two-time defending champion UConn 62-48 to advance to the women’s NCAA Tournament title game. The Associated Press... Read More »

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