April 2nd, 2026

National Sports

Celtics score 53 points in 1st quarter at Miami, setting club record for opening period

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — The Boston Celtics had a first quarter like none other in their storied history. The Celtics scored 53 points — their biggest-scoring first quarter ever — in the opening 12 minutes of their game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Boston’s barrage is tied for the second-highest-scoring first quarter in NBA ... Read More »

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Dodgers acquire Eder from Nationals, claim Holman from Diamondbacks to help pitching depth

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired left-hander Jake Eder from the Washington Nationals and claimed right-hander Grant Holman off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday help their pitching depth. Eder, 27, was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Saturday. He went 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in 18 1/3 innings ... Read More »

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Schlittler, Goldschmidt and Rice lead the Yankees to a 5-3 win over the Mariners

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Cam Schlittler pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer as the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Wednesday. Ben Rice also homered and had an RBI double for the Yankees, who finished 5-1 on their West Coast trip to begin the season. ... Read More »

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Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke arrested in Arkansas on drug and speeding charges

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke was arrested Wednesday in Arkansas on charges including speeding and possession of a controlled substance. Injuries have limited Clarke to only two games this season, and Memphis has ruled him out for the rest of this season. “I’m aware of the report, but don’t have any ... Read More »

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Bears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — The Chicago Bears hope to choose a site for an enclosed stadium in Illinois or Indiana late this spring or early in the summer, team president Kevin Warren said on Wednesday. Warren told reporters at the NFL meetings in Arizona the Bears are in an “excellent” position as they mull building a ... Read More »

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Canada’s Dunstone wins fifth straight, qualifies for playoffs at men’s curling worlds

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

OGDEN — Matt Dunstone guided Canada into the playoffs at the world men’s curling championship with an 8-7 win over Switzerland on Wednesday. Canada’s fifth straight win improved its record to 7-2 and guaranteed the Winnipeg-based team a top-six finish when round-robin play ends Thursday night. Dunstone, who was coming off a 10-3 rout of ... Read More »

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Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza puts on impressive show at Indiana’s biggest pro day

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza warmed up with his college roommate Wednesday while nearly two dozen college teammates took turns running the 40-yard dash. Then the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback did what he always seems to do — deliver another impressive performance. All 32 NFL teams sent scouts to Indiana, more than 100 media members ... Read More »

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Pivetta, Laureano lead the Padres to a 7-1 win against the Giants to avoid 3-game sweep

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nick Pivetta struck out eight in five sharp innings and Ramón Laureano hit a two-run home run for the San Diego Padres, who beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep. The Padres and their rookie manager, Craig Stammen, were outscored 12-5 in losing the first two ... Read More »

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Kansas coach Bill Self is returning for a 24th season with the Jayhawks

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is returning for a 24th season with the Jayhawks. The program released a statement from Self on Wednesday confirming his return for another year with the program he has led to 21 regular-season conference championships, four Final Fours and a pair of national championships. “With renewed ... Read More »

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Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is returning for a 24th season with the Jayhawks

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is returning for a 24th season with the Jayhawks. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Expansion Tempo acquire 26th pick in WNBA draft from Chicago

By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026

TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo have acquired the 26th pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft from the Chicago Sky. The Tempo will not pick from Chicago’s unprotected list at Friday’s expansion draft in return. Toronto also holds the sixth, 22nd and 36th picks at the WNBA Draft on April 13. The Tempo, who have yet ... Read More »

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