National Sports
Denis Bouanga’s 5th career MLS hat trick helps LAFC beat Orlando City 6-0
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Bouanga scored three goals, his fifth career hat trick in MLS, and Son Heung-min had four assists to help Los Angeles FC beat Orlando City 6-0 on Saturday night. Sergi Palencia and Tyler Boyd each added a goal for LAFC (6-0-1). Hugo Lloris had six saves. Orlando City (1-5-0) — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche beat Stars 2-0 to extend their edge in the Central Division race
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Martin Necas broke a scoreless tie midway through the third period, Nathan MacKinnon added an empty-netter and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche took a big step toward home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs with a 2-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Scott Wedgewood made 17 saves against his former team for his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan rolls to 91-73 win over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan rolls to 91-73 win over Arizona in Final Four, will play UConn for national title. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fillier, Persson score goals to lead Sirens to 2-1 shootout win over Torrent
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Fillier scored late in regulation, Maja Nylén Persson added a shootout goal, and the New York Sirens beat the Seattle Torrent 2-1 on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The announced crowd of 18,006 broke the record for attendance at a Professional Women’s Hockey League game in the United States. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sarah Fillier, Maja Nylén Persson score goals, Sirens rally to beat Torrent 2-1 in shootout
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Fillier scored late in regulation, Maja Nylén Persson added a shootout goal, and the New York Sirens beat the Seattle Torrent 2-1 on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The announced crowd of 18,006 broke the record for attendance at a professional women’s hockey game in the United States. Kayle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lowder lowers career ERA to 1.30, best by a Reds pitcher through 8 starts, and matches Fernando
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — What Rhett Lowder considered a grind ended with him doing something no other Cincinnati Reds pitcher has ever done, and also matching a feat only Fernando Valenzuela had accomplished in the majors. Lowder threw six innings in a 2-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night, lowering his career ERA ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanton has first steal since 2020, hits 2-run single in Yankees’ 9-7 win over Marlins
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton stole his first base since 2000 and had a go-ahead, two-run single to help the New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their second 7-1 start in three seasons. Stanton snapped a 6-6 tie in the eighth with a clean single to left field ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Rothrock, Andrew Thomas help Sounders beat Dynamo 1-0, extend unbeaten streak to 4 games
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Paul Rothrock scored a goal in the 83rd minute, Andrew Thomas had three saves, and the Seattle Sounders beat the Houston Dynamo 1-0 on Saturday night. Seattle (4-1-1) is unbeaten, with three wins, in its last four games. Thomas had his fourth consecutive shutout for the Sounders, who have not conceded a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luzardo fans 11, Turner hits go-ahead RBI double as Phillies edge Rockies 2-1
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Saturday. Turner finished with two hits, and Kyle Schwarber added an RBI double in the first inning. Jesús Luzardo (1-1) allowed one run on five hits over 6 2/3 innings while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philip Zinckernagel, Chris Brady help Fire hand Nashville first loss with 1-0 victory
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Philip Zinckernagel scored 17 seconds into the match and Chris Brady made it stand up as the Chicago Fire handed Nashville SC its first loss this season with a 1-0 victory on Saturday night. Chicago (3-2-1) stunned Nashville (4-1-1) when Zinckernagel used passes from Jonathan Bamba and Anton Salétros to score for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Often overlooked, the Western Force produce a statement win in Super Rugby
By Canadian Press on April 4th, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Perth-based Western Force produced one of the upsets of the Super Rugby season when they beat the Queensland Reds 42-19 in the weekend’s shortened eighth round. The Force, based on Australia’s west coast, are the most remote and often the least acknowledged of Australia’s four teams and wins over ... Read More »
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