National Sports
Kit confusion: US and Belgian players can’t tell which team’s jersey is which from distance
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Christian Pulisic couldn’t figure out teammates from opposing Belgians in a friendly with kit confusion. “That can’t happen. It was a bit strange,” the U.S. star said after Saturday’s 5-2 loss to Belgium. The U.S. wore its new Nike jerseys with red and white horizontal stripes that resemble a waving flag, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia Miles found her joy at TCU. Now the Horned Frogs are back in the Elite Eight
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Olivia Miles let out a yell of excitement, knowing she was going to be playing in her first Elite Eight. After falling short during her three years at Notre Dame, Miles reached a regional final in her first season at TCU. She had 28 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Correa, Paredes fuel 8-run inning in Astros 11-9 comeback victory over Angels
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa and Isaac Paredes drove in two runs apiece and sparked an eight-run sixth inning for the Houston Astros in an 11-9 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night. Trailing 6-4, the Astros tied the game on a single by Correa and a throwing error by Angels catcher Logan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman snaps 0-for-8 skid, then gets tagged out with a hug
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman finally got his first hit of the season after starting 0-for-8. His time on the basepaths was short and ended in a hug. Freeman singled off Arizona’s Eduardo Rodriguez in the second inning Saturday night. Two outs later, Santiago Espinal grounded out to second base. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Judge hits 2nd home run in 2 games as Yankees beat Giants 3-1 to complete series sweep
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for a second straight day to nearly the same left-field spot, Ben Rice hit a two-run double in the third inning, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Saturday for a three-game sweep. San Francisco matched a franchise record dating to 1909 by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayweather says Pacquiao rematch is an exhibition, with venue still undecided
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Turns out the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight on Sept. 19 in Las Vegas won’t count after all. And it might not even be at the Sphere, the immersive arena near the Strip that has attracted people from all over the world because of its massive high-resolution video backdrop. “As of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luis Robert Jr. is off to a rousing start with the Mets after arriving in an offseason trade
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. is making quite a first impression at Citi Field. On a Mets team loaded with newcomers, the All-Star center fielder from Cuba is off to the fastest start among them. Robert launched a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning Saturday, rallying New York to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Turner displaces Freese, back in US goal for first time in 9 months for 5-2 loss to Belgium
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Turner retrieved the ball from the back of the net twice in his first game for the U.S. national team since last June. Three others were struck so hard they bounced back across his goal line on their own. “My overarching theme for earning that opportunity again is just to continue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holloway, Binnington lead Blues to 5-1 win over Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dylan Holloway had a goal and an assist, sparking St. Louis to 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, the Blues’ fourth win in a row. Jordan Binnington registered 12 saves in making just second home start since the Olympics. Binnington had not started in St. Louis since Feb. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens win fourth straight by beating Predators 4-1
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook each had a goal and an assist as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night. The Canadiens won their fourth straight in a streak that has them third in the Atlantic Division just ahead of Boston. They swept the season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Perfetti’s late goal helps Jets roll over Avalanche 4-2
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Cole Perfetti scored a tiebreaking goal late in the third period, and the Winnipeg Jets kept their post-season hopes alive with a 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night. Connor Hellebuyck made 21 saves, Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist, and Cole Koepke and Kyle O’Connor scored for ... Read More »
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