National Sports
Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara throws his 2nd career ‘Maddux’ and MLB’s 1st complete game of the season
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcantara never stopped believing in himself. Not when Tommy John surgery robbed him of the 2024 season. Not when 2025 ended in a disappointing 11-12 record, and a 5.36 ERA. Instead, he “always kept the faith.” Alcantara threw the first complete game of the MLB season in a 93-pitch shutout on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan State’s Tom Izzo says he had serious talks last year about coaching NBA’s Phoenix Suns
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State’s Tom Izzo said he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team. “We talked seriously about it,” Izzo said Wednesday on “The Dan Patrick Show,” during a virtual interview from his office ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winn’s bloop single lifts Cardinals to 2-1 victory over slumping Mets in 11 innings
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Masyn Winn singled home the winning run with two outs in the 11th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 2-1 victory over the slumping New York Mets on Wednesday. Nolan Gorman hit a tying single in the sixth and reliever Gordon Graceffo (1-0) pitched out of a bases-loaded, one-out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain’s job and seeks treatment out of country
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Tiger Woods formally turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy Wednesday as he steps away from golf activities, and a Florida judge approved his motion to leave the country to seek treatment. The developments come one day after Woods entered a not guilty plea to suspicion of driving under the influence when his SUV clipped the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris Sale shakes off illness and turns in another dominant start for the Braves
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — There have been plenty of doubts about the Braves’ starting rotation. No such worries for the top guy. Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Sale allowed only one base runner in six innings of another dominant start to lead Atlanta past the Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday. Sale (2-0) didn’t even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates’ Paul Skenes limits Reds’ offense and gets his 1st win of 2026
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Skenes quickly shrugged off the shortest start of his dominant major league career. Pirates fans shouldn’t worry either after Skenes returned to form on Wednesday. The reigning NL Cy Young winner allowed one run in five innings and struck out five in the Pirates’ 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds. “I’m ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Gausman unbothered, thriving as Blue Jays ace despite two no decisions
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — If you look up “unbothered” in the dictionary, there’s likely a photo of Kevin Gausman. Gausman turned in another gem for the Blue Jays but earned a second consecutive no decision to start the season as Toronto fell to the Colorado Rockies 2-1 in 10 innings on Wednesday. Gausman struck out 10, allowed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No Italy, no problem: Canada’s FIFA World Cup opener still a massive draw
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
Finding a ticket to Canada’s first game at this summer’s FIFA World Cup remains a pricey and difficult task, despite the host nation facing a less popular opponent than expected. Canada is set to kick off the tournament against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12 after the European country upset powerhouse Italy in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Alive and awake’: NHL players talk going helmets off in warm-ups
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TORONTO — Pierre-Luc Dubois was still trying to figure out NHL life. Helmet firmly fastened under his chin, the Columbus Blue Jackets rookie stepped on the ice for warm-ups ahead of his eighth professional hockey game in October 2017. The Los Angeles Kings — a roster full packed with Stanley Cup winners — were at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Gainey wants his hiring to unite NC State’s fanbase
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Justin Gainey vowed Wednesday to bring toughness and stability back to N.C. State after his alma mater suddenly had a coaching vacancy for the second year in a row. The former Wolfpack guard said he can be a bridge to different eras of the program as he becomes a head coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa lead Phillies past Nationals in 10 innings
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rookie Justin Crawford had an RBI single in the 10th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Nationals led 5-1 in the seventh. J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper hit solo home runs to get the Phillies within 5-3. ... Read More »
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