National Sports
Canada loses 9-3 to U.S. for its second straight loss at world men’s curling event
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
OGDEN, UTAH — It was another tough outing for Canada’s Matt Dunstone at the world men’s curling championship. Dunstone’s rink suffered a 9-3 setback to John Shuster of the United States in seven ends Sunday. After opening the competition with two consecutive wins, the Canadians have now lost two straight after dropping an 8-3 decision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joey Browner, 3-time All-Pro defensive back with the Minnesota Vikings, dies at 65
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Joey Browner, a three-time All-Pro defensive back who played nine of his 10 NFL seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, has died, the team said. He was 65. The Vikings announced Browner’s death Sunday and said his family had informed the team. A cause of death was not released. A native of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mathurin scores 28 to pace Clippers past short-handed Bucks 127-113
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 28 points, John Collins 22 and Kawhi Leonard 20 as the Los Angeles Clippers got past the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 127-113 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive win. Darius Garland added 15 points and 11 assists and Derrick Jones Jr. 13 points for Los Angeles, which made 45 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kazuma Okamoto hits first career HR and Blue Jays sweep Athletics with 5-2 win
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit the 64th leadoff home run of his career, Kazuma Okamoto went deep for the first time in the majors and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Athletics 5-2 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Jesús Sánchez added a two-run homer, his first with Toronto. The defending American League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gore wins 1st start, Nimmo and McCutchen hit 1st homers for Rangers in blowout of Phillies
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew McCutchen shrugged like Michael Jordan and offered a mock apology to a Phillies fan after he crossed the plate following his first home run with Texas. Brandon Nimmo went deep, too — his first home run since he was traded to the Rangers only further flamed anger in the Phillies fans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNC is suspending talks about future of basketball arena amid coaching search
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is putting talks about the future home for its men’s basketball program on hold. The school said in a statement Sunday that it is suspending those discussions as officials focus on hiring a new coach after the firing of Hubert Davis. WRAL of Raleigh first reported news of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!O’Hearn and Davis help the Pirates hold off the Mets 4-3 in 10 innings for their 1st win
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates threw out the potential tying run at the plate to hold off the New York Mets 4-3 on Sunday for their first victory this season. Henry Davis added a critical RBI ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Yelich homers to cap a 6-run rally in the 8th inning as Brewers beat White Sox 9-7
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer off Seranthony Domínguez to cap a six-run rally in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a season-opening sweep by beating the Chicago White Sox 9-7 on Sunday. Milwaukee fell behind 7-2 in the first three innings before coming all the way back. Yelich put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Isaac Paredes’ late 2-RBI double lifts the Astros past the Angels 9-7 in disappointing debut by Imai
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a tiebreaking two-RBI double with two outs in the eighth inning to help the Houston Astros to a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday despite a disappointing major league debut from starter Tatsuya Imai. There were two outs in the eighth when the Angels intentionally walked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doué scores 2 goals and France downs Colombia 3-1 in World Cup tune-up
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Désiré Doué scored a pair of goals and France defeated Colombia 3-1 on Sunday as both teams prepare for the men’s World Cup this summer. Marcus Thuram also scored for the French before an announced crowd of 60,734 at Northwest Stadium, home of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. After starting in France’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lahore’s Fakhar Zaman charged with alleged ball tampering in Pakistan Super League game
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Lahore Qalandars cricketer Fakhar Zaman has been charged with alleged ball tampering ahead of the last over of a Pakistan Super League game against Karachi Kings on Sunday. “Fakhar denied the charge leveled against him during a disciplinary hearing led by the match referee Roshan Mahanama,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said ... Read More »
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