National Sports
Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain’s job as he steps away to get healthy
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Tiger Woods has turned down the chance to be U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup matches in 2027 as he steps away from golf-related activities to seek treatment and focus on his health. The decision announced Wednesday by the PGA of America was expected considering recent developments involving Woods. He was arrested Friday on suspicion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Fernandez cruises into third round at Charleston with win over Kudermetova
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
HILTON HEAD — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez cruised into the third round of the Charleston Open tennis tournament with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Uzbekistan’s Polina Kudermetova on Wednesday. Fernandez, seeded ninth at the WTA 500 hardcourt event, converted four of her nine break chances while defending all three break points she faced to wrap up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Philpot twins, Rourke among CFL players chasing Olympic flag football dream
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
HAMILTON — The L.A. Summer Games offer twins Tyson and Jalen Philpot a chance to return to their football roots. Flag football will make its Olympic debut in 2028, with Canada chasing a spot in the inaugural event. The receivers from Delta, B.C., are entering their fifth CFL seasons — Tyson with the Montreal Alouettes, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods has told Ryder Cup officials he will not be captain for 2027 matches in Ireland
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tiger Woods has told Ryder Cup officials he will not be captain for 2027 matches in Ireland. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu stay loyal to Liberty amid record-breaking WNBA free agency
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu plan on being with the New York Liberty for a long time. Stewart announced Wednesday on her podcast, “Game Recognize Game with Stewie and Myles,” that she’s steadfast on staying with New York instead of exploring free agency. “I’m going to just set the record straight here,” she said. “I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tavita Pritchard opens his first spring as Stanford’s football coach
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Tavita Pritchard’s first few months after being hired to coach Stanford’s football team have been spent recruiting a roster, hiring a staff and helping raising money in hopes of turning the Cardinal back into a winning program. Pritchard finally got to spend time on Wednesday doing what he really loves, coaching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milwaukee Brewers use 6-run 8th inning to power past Tampa Bay Rays 8-2
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a go-ahead, two-run single in a six-run eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Wednesday. Garrett Mitchell added a two-run double during the decisive rally, Blake Perkins drove in a run with a groundout and David Hamilton capped the inning with an RBI ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sandy Alcantara throws a shutout on 93 pitches to lead Marlins over White Sox 10-0
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout to lead the Miami Marlins over the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Wednesday. It was Alcantara’s second career shutout with fewer than 100 pitches, known as a “Maddux” in honor of Hall of Famer Greg Maddux. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baltimore’s Samuel Basallo makes MLB’s first game-ending robo-ump challenge
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — Samuel Basallo made a little history when the Baltimore catcher became the first major leaguer to end a game with a successful challenge via the Automated Ball-Strike System. No word on whether he got to keep the ball. Albert Suárez was on the mound for the Orioles in the top of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Pinch hitter Tyler Freeman hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Wednesday. Troy Johnston had two hits, including a game-tying single in the eighth, as the Rockies won their first series of the season. Colorado is 3-12 all-time in Toronto. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in 10th inning lifts Rockies over Blue Jays 2-1
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Pinch-hitter Tyler Freeman’s RBI single in the 10th inning helped the Colorado Rockies complete a 2-1 comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon. Troy Johnston had an RBI single in the eighth inning to tie the game 1-1 for Colorado (2-4) Colorado starter Kyle Freeland allowed a run on five ... Read More »
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