National Sports
Tumbler Ridge, B.C. or Taber, Alta., set to be named Hockeyville winner
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
One community is going to get a major boost for its ice rink tonight as the Kraft Hockeyville 2026 winner is scheduled to be announced. Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and Taber, Alta., are the two finalists vying for $250,000, while the runner-up will receive $100,000. The winner will be determined by online voting that took place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hartman scores twice to lead the Wild to a 4-1 win over the Senators
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored twice to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Jonas Brodin and Jake Middleton also scored for the Wild (43-21-12), and Jesper Wallstedt made 33 saves. Linus Ullmark stopped 19 shots for the Senators (39-27-10). Drake Batherson scored for Ottawa. Minnesota ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police chase fans off the field in clashes at German club game in Dresden
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
DRESDEN, Germany (AP) — Large groups of fans invaded the field and threw flares before being chased away by police in a German second-division soccer game between Dynamo Dresden and Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Dresden fans in the club’s yellow and black colors ran the length of the field toward a section containing fans of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Xzayvier Brown scores 21 to lead Oklahoma over Baylor 82-69 in CBC semifinal
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Xzayvier Brown scored 21 points to lead Oklahoma to an 82-69 victory over Baylor on Saturday in the semifinals of the College Basketball Crown. Oklahoma (21-15) will play in the championship game on Sunday against the winner of the second semifinal between West Virginia and Creighton. Brown made 7 of 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ryan Hartman scores twice for Minnesota Wild in 4-1 win over Ottawa Senators
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Ryan Hartman scored twice to lead the Minnesota Wild to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon. Jonas Brodin and Jake Middleton also scored, while goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 33 saves for Minnesota (43-21-12). Linus Ullmark stopped 19 shots for the Senators (39-27-10). Drake Batherson scored the lone goal. Jake ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Chelsea player Oscar retires from soccer after heart issue
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired from soccer five months after being admitted to the hospital with a heart issue, Brazilian club Sao Paulo said on Saturday. Sao Paulo said the 34-year-old Oscar finalized the termination of his contract with the team this week. The deal was set to run until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Josh Sargent’s first career goal is winner as Toronto rallies for 3-2 victory over Rapids
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Josh Sargent had the go-ahead score after notching his first assist in a three-goal second-half run and Toronto FC rallied to beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 on Saturday in a match that saw three red cards issued. Alonso Coello’s first assist of the season set up Sargent’s winner in the 85th minute ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maria Jose Marin wins Augusta National Women’s Amateur after Asterisk Talley meltdown
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Maria Jose Marin of Colombia went from a tight battle with Asterisk Talley to a runaway winner Saturday in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, closing with a 4-under 68 for a victory made easier after the 17-year-old Talley collapsed on the back nine. “It means the world to me,” said Marin, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sargent scores first goal, Toronto FC earns wild comeback win over Colorado Rapids
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto FC earned a wild 3-2 comeback win over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday thanks in part to a blooper-reel own goal. Leading 2-1 in the 75th minute, Rapids right back Keegan Rosenberry attempted to reset play from midfield by kicking the ball back to goalkeeper and Colorado captain Zack Steffen. But Steffen ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Wings’ playoff pursuit takes a hit with a 4-1 loss to the already-eliminated Rangers
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Failing to score until there were 32 seconds left and allowing a hat trick to Gabriel Perreault, the Detroit Red Wings lost an important game in their pursuit of a playoff spot, 4-1 at the New York Rangers on Saturday. With six games left, the Red Wings remain on the outside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia fires women’s basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton after making 1st Sweet 16 since 2000
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
Virginia fired Amaka Agugua-Hamilton as head coach of the women’s basketball program on Saturday. Agugua-Hamilton led the Cavaliers to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2000. She went 70-58, including a 29-42 mark in ACC play. Virginia became the first double-digit seed to reach the regional semifinals since 2022 and pulled off the ... Read More »
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