April 6th, 2026

National Sports

Dubois beats Harper by unanimous decision to add WBO lightweight title to WBC crown

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Caroline Dubois added the WBO lightweight title to her WBC crown with a unanimous points victory over fellow Briton Terri Harper on Sunday. The London-born younger sister of heavyweight Daniel Dubois scored a 98-91, 97-92, 98-91 win to see off Harper, who was bleeding heavily after a clash of heads in the ... Read More »

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Ohtani homers, delivers go-ahead sacrifice fly as Dodgers complete sweep of Nationals, 8-6

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered and hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-6 and complete a three-game sweep Sunday. Teoscar Hernández and Dalton Rushing also homered for Los Angeles, which has won four of its last five. Luis García Jr. ... Read More »

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Celtics beat Raptors 115-101 behind Tatum, Brown

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday. Neemias Queta had 18 points and seven rebounds, and Payton Pritchard scored 17 points for the Celtics, who won their third straight to move closer to clinching second ... Read More »

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Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115 on Sunday. The Wizards (17-61) have a two-game on the Nets (19-59) for the best lottery odds. Indiana is 18-58 entering Sunday’s game at ... Read More »

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J.J. Spaun rallies to win Texas Open for first title since U.S. Open

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — J.J. Spaun came up with two big shots at the end of a long, wet Sunday, one leading to birdie and the other for eagle that carried him to a 5-under 67 and a one-shot victory in the Valero Texas Open for his first title since the U.S. Open last summer. ... Read More »

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Porter Martone’s OT power-play goal lifts Flyers past Bruins 2-1, keeps playoff push alive

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Porter Martone capped a fantastic first week in the NHL with a power-play goal in the NHL to put the Philadelphia Flyers even closer toward ending a miserable playoff drought with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday. The 19-year-old Martone — who just wrapped his season at Michigan ... Read More »

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J.J. Spaun rallies to win Texas Open for first title since US Open

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — J.J. Spaun came up with two big shots at the end of a long, wet Sunday, one leading to birdie and the other for eagle that carried him to a 5-under 67 and a one-shot victory in the Valero Texas Open for his first title since the U.S. Open last summer. ... Read More »

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Devin Booker scores 30 points, Jalen Green adds 25 as Suns hold off Bulls 120-110

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Devin Booker scored 30 points, Jalen Green added 25 and the Phoenix Suns ended the game on an 11-2 run to top the Chicago Bulls 120-110 on Sunday. Dillon Brooks scored 15, and the Suns shook off back-to-back losses at Orlando and Charlotte. The Suns led by 13 late in the third ... Read More »

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Kick-save and a beauty: Manny Machado’s well-timed kick helps Padres rally to win in Boston

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Padres third baseman — and San Diego FC part-owner — Manny Machado is making his case to move from the baseball diamond to the soccer pitch. Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to help the Padres score two runs as they rallied from a four-run deficit on their way to an 8-6 ... Read More »

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Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday. The teams faced off Saturday night and the Penguins beat them 9-4, eliminating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions from playoff contention. Rakell scored his first goal for the ... Read More »

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Tatum and Brown carry Celtics to 115-101 win over Raptors

By Canadian Press on April 5th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 115-101 on Sunday. Neemias Queta had 18 points and seven rebounds, and Payton Pritchard scored 17 points for the Celtics, who won their third straight to move closer to clinching second ... Read More »

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