National Sports
New Giants manager Tony Vitello working to get his club on track after frustrating 3-8 start
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lately, Tony Vitello has been apologizing to his own family for how San Francisco is playing, and when they have a chance to go out for dinner everybody is used to his mind still being on baseball and little else. There’s been a lot of thinking to do given the new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alec Bohm and Bryce Harper lead rally in 7th as Phillies come back to beat Giants 6-4
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead double in the seventh inning after Bryce Harper’s two-run single tied it, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the struggling San Francisco Giants for a 6-4 win Monday night. Jonathan Bowlan (1-0) pitched the sixth for the win, receiving another run of support on a sacrifice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soriano pitches Angels past Sale and Braves 6-2 with help from homers by Neto, Adell
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — José Soriano pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles Angels got home runs from Zach Neto and Jo Adell in a 6-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. Neto launched a leadoff shot on Chris Sale’s first pitch, and Soriano (3-0) struck out 10 as the Angels won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan muscles its way to 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS — This title for Michigan’s newest Fab Five will look better in the trophy case than a time capsule. Hard to be too picky — this new-age group of ballers in maize and blue showed they can win any which way. The five fabulous transfers who make up coach Dusty May’s starting lineup got ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jokic’s 35 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists help the Nuggets get past the Trail Blazers 137-132 in OT
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Denver Nuggets rallied from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in overtime on Monday night. Denver (51-28) moved into third place in the Western Conference with its season-high ninth straight win. Jokic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama suffers left rib contusion vs 76ers, his status for last 3 regular-season games unknown
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion and was ruled out of the second half of San Antonio’s 115-102 win over Philadelphia on Monday night, leaving the status of the Spurs’ center for the rest of the regular season in doubt. Wembanyama took an inadvertent elbow to the ribs from Paul ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers’ deGrom said he felt something in right knee before Monday start but feels ‘OK’
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom said he felt something in his right knee before Monday night’s start, which limited him to five innings and 78 pitches in the Texas Rangers’ 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said the staff didn’t want to push the 37-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Willson Contreras warns Brewers if they hit him with another pitch he’ll `take one of them out’
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had a warning for the Milwaukee Brewers after he was hit on the hand by a pitch Monday night from right-hander Brandon Woodruff. “They always say, ‘I’m not trying to hit you,’’’ Contreras said after the Brewers beat the scuffling Red Sox 8-6 at Fenway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies score 8 runs in the fifth inning and beat the Astros 9-7
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Troy Johnston hit a solo homer, a double and a single and the Colorado Rockies rode an eight-run fifth inning to a 9-7 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Edouard Julien, TJ Rumfield, and Willi Castro also had multi-hit games as the Rockies banged out 12 hits. Julien had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA Basketball Champions
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
Here are the programs which have won the NCAA men’s basketball championship: 2026 — Michigan 69, 63 2025 — Florida 65, Houston 63 2024 — UConn 75, Purdue 60 2023 — UConn 76, San Diego St. 59 2022 — Kansas 72, North Carolina 69 2021 — Baylor 86, Gonzaga 70 2020 — Canceled due to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan wins its second national title in men’s basketball and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan wins its second national title in men’s basketball and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63. The Associated Press... Read More »
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