National Sports
Aaron Judge honors former teammate Brett Gardner at Yankees home opener
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge turned to the Bleacher Creatures during their first-inning Roll Call at the New York Yankees’ home opener Friday, bent a knee and flexed with both arms in honor of Brett Gardner. “Still hoping he gets a chance to come back here and share his knowledge with the boys a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flavor Flav, a longtime supporter of women’s sports, is courtside at Final Four
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Flavor Flav was among the celebrities in attendance at the women’s Final Four on Friday night, sitting courtside for the UConn-South Carolina game with former Gamecocks player Aliyah Boston. Flav, a founding member of the hip-hop group Public Enemy, is also friends with Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley. The 67-year-old Flav is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teenager Konnor Griffin dazzles in debut as Pirates edge Orioles 5-4 for third straight win
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin debuted in style. The 19-year-old Pirates shortstop delivered an RBI double in his first big league at-bat as Pittsburgh held off the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Friday. Griffin, called up on Thursday and the consensus top prospect in baseball, looked every bit the part during an electric afternoon at PNC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer as part of a seven-run first inning, Aaron Nola pitched efficiently into the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Colorado’s home opener by beating the Rockies 10-1 on Friday. The Phillies set the tone early by sending 11 batters to the plate against Michael Lorenzen (0-1) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox’s Caleb Durbin gets booed, snaps season-opening hitless streak in Boston home opener
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Caleb Durbin experienced something in his first game at Fenway Park as a member of the Boston Red Sox that few others have before him. He was booed and cheered in the same afternoon. Durbin, who entered the day 0 for 18 from the plate during the Red Sox’s first six games, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar headed to injured list with fractured right wrist
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the injured list Friday with a fractured right wrist after getting hit with a pitch during Thursday’s 17-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The 23-year-old hit the first homer of his career in the third inning — a solo shot to left field — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Home runs by DeLauter and Arias in 7th inning propel Guardians to 4-1 victory over Cubs
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Chase DeLauter had three hits, including a two-run homer in the seventh inning, and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Guardians won their home opener 4-1 against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Gabriel Arias also went deep in the seventh inning as the Guardians won their home opener for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers-Royals game postponed by rain, setting up a doubleheader on Saturday
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The opener of the Milwaukee Brewers’ three-game series against the Kansas City Royals was postponed about 90 minutes before the scheduled first pitch on Friday night, with persistent rain and the chance for storms in the forecast throughout the evening. The game will be made up as part of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reds beat Rangers 5-3 in their 1st road game with 3 homers, the last in the 9th
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tyler Stephenson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds won in their first road game this season, a 5-3 victory to spoil the home opener for the Texas Rangers on Friday. Spencer Steer and Elly Del La Cruz also homered for the Reds. Steer opened ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL says Rashee Rice will not be disciplined over ex-girlfriend’s assault allegations
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The NFL said Friday that it would not discipline Rashee Rice after a former girlfriend posted images of bruises and wounds on social media earlier this year and alleged that they were caused by the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver. The league said in a statement that Rice “has not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Early Bird: Jake Bird arrives for Yankees’ home opener even before players’ entrance opens
By Canadian Press on April 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The early Bird had to circle Yankee Stadium. Jake Bird arrived at 8:15 a.m. Friday, more than five hours before the start of his first game in pinstripes. The gate where New York Yankees players usually enter wasn’t yet open and he was told to enter from the other side of ... Read More »
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