National Sports
Hernández penalty earns Real Betis a 1-1 draw with Braga in Europa League quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
BRAGA, Portugal (AP) — Cucho Hernández converted a penalty for Real Betis to salvage a 1-1 draw with Braga in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal on Wednesday. Before the kickoff, players and fans observed a moment of silence to honor Mircea Lucescu, the Romanian soccer great who died this week. Hernández beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Get to know the favorites and what to watch for
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
The NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs are not far away, with the first series set to begin on Saturday, April 18. The league is on track for the biggest postseason turnover in history, with the potential for half the field — eight of the 16 spots — to be teams that did not qualify a year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Castellanos’ two-run double, Jake Cronenworth’s homer spark Padres over Pirates 8-2
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 on Wednesday. Castellanos’ double began a four-run seventh inning that broke open a scoreless game and helped San Diego clinch the three-game series. Michael King (1-1) allowed two runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL goal king Alex Ovechkin to decide playing future after season
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
TORONTO — Alex Ovechkin sat on the bench joking with teammates as the Zamboni made a final few passes. The Washington Capitals captain then began to stretch by himself along the boards and had a long chat with head coach Spencer Carbery as they circled the Scotiabank Arena ice. Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time goal king ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leicester loses appeal against points deduction and remains at risk of relegation to 3rd tier
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Leicester has lost its bid to overturn a six-point deduction imposed for breaching spending rules. The ruling keeps Leicester, which defied 5,000-to-1 odds to win the Premier League title a decade ago, one point from safety in the second-tier Championship with five games left in the season. The deduction was imposed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gujarat survives David Miller’s late blitz for a 1-run win over Delhi in Indian Premier League
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
NEW DELHI, India (AP) — Gujarat Titans withstood David Miller’s late onslaught to record a one-run victory over Delhi Capitals on the final ball Wednesday in the Indian Premier League. Needing two runs off Prasidh Krishna’s last ball, Miller missed the slower short ball and wicketkeeper Jos Buttler hit the stumps at the striker’s end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Hart and Jason Kelce are among the celebrity caddies at Augusta National’s Par 3 Contest
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Comedian Kevin Hart captured the mood of the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National when he showed up as Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie — and sounded ready to take over the rest of the operation if need be. “We’ll see how the day goes. I think it depends on how he’s putting,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the W NBA on NBC growing up and now she’ll be part of the network’s broadcasts of the league. The four-time WNBA champion will be a studio analyst and also host a series of feature stories on NBC and Peacock throughout the league’s 30th season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Salah: Liverpool star on the bench in Champions League quarterfinal against PSG
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was put on the bench for the Champions League quarterfinal first leg against defending champion Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Salah has yet to find his best form in his last season at the club, with only 10 goals in 35 games so far. He missed a penalty in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A no-hit start for Jacob Latz this season to set a Texas Rangers franchise record
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob Latz has a no-hit start this season, setting a franchise record over nine innings in his first five appearances. Opposing hitters were 0 for 28, one batter more than 27 outs needed for a full game, against the pitcher who turned 30 on Wednesday. The 66-season franchise’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL fines Calgary Flames forward Strome $5,000 for cross-checking
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Calgary Flames forward Ryan Strome US$5,000 for cross-checking, the league announced Wednesday. The incident occurred 45 seconds into overtime of Calgary’s 4-3 loss at Dallas on Tuesday. Strome was assessed a double-minor penalty for high-sticking the Stars’ Jason Robertson. Wyatt Johnson scored on the ensuing power play as ... Read More »
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