National Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits a 3-run homer to drive in his 1st runs of the season
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the third inning Friday for his first RBIs of the season. The two-way star had been off to a slow start at the plate. Ohtani was just 3 for 19 after striking out to lead off the game, but with the Los Angeles Dodgers down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska named AP Coach of the Year in men’s college basketball
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Fred Hoiberg of Nebraska named AP Coach of the Year in men’s college basketball. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón thinks his tight right hamstring is only a minor setback
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón thinks his tight right hamstring is only a minor setback in his return from elbow surgery last October. Rodón felt the tightness after throwing 50 pitches of batting practice Sunday at the team’s complex in Tampa, Florida. Rodón got hurt while running and New York called off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senators forward Tkachuk handed US$2,500 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK — Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk was fined US$2,500 by the National Hockey League on Friday for unsportsmanlike conduct. The incident occurred midway through the first period of Ottawa’s 4-1 home victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night, the league said in a statement. Tkachuk was sitting on the bench when he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Konnor Griffin called up by Pirates, first MLB teenage position player since Juan Soto
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin was called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday and was set to become the first teenage position player in the major leagues since Juan Soto in 2018. Pittsburgh selected the 19-year-old shortstop’s contract from Triple-A Indianapolis before its home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. The club tipped its hand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What to know about Tiger Woods’ rollover crash in Florida and the aftermath
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
For Tiger Woods, another arrest on charges of driving under the influence has put golf on hold. There will be no chance of a return to the Masters next week. No Ryder Cup captaincy in 2027. Golf is being pushed to the side while Woods seeks treatment following his crash a week ago in Florida. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke freshman Cameron Boozer is named The Associated Press Player of the Year in men’s college basketball
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Duke freshman Cameron Boozer is named The Associated Press Player of the Year in men’s college basketball. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson to miss Champions League games against PSG
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool won’t have first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker back anytime soon. The Brazil international’s unspecified injury will keep him out of Saturday’s FA Cup quarterfinal at Manchester City as well as the two-leg Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain, coach Arne Slot said Friday. “He will not be part of the Paris ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic’s injury could mean he’s out of the NBA award race. How does that process work?
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
Luka Doncic is almost certainly going to win the NBA scoring title this season. And it’s now very possible that he doesn’t make the All-NBA team. That’s rare, but it might be this season’s reality. The roster of award-caliber players who won’t be winning awards this season continues to grow, with Doncic — the Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundora family leads in sister-brother boxing titles but here comes Caroline Dubois
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — British boxers Caroline and Daniel Dubois have some catching up to do on Gabriela and Sebastian Fundora. The Fundora siblings hold a total of five world titles — Gabriela with four of them as the undisputed flyweight champion. The Dubois’ have one — Caroline’s WBC lightweight belt. Caroline Dubois can double her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MASTERS ’26: Capsules of notable players at Augusta National
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A capsule look at notable players in the Masters, which starts Thursday at Augusta National (listed in predicted order of finish): Scottie Scheffler Age: 29. Country: United States. World ranking: 1. Worldwide wins: 23. Majors: Masters (2022, 2024), PGA Championship (2025), British Open (2025). Masters appearances: 6. Best finish: Won in ... Read More »
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