National Sports
Two-time All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore announces his retirement
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Two-time All-Pro cornerback and 2019 NFL AP Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore, who last played in 2024, has announced his retirement. Gilmore issued an Instagram post Thursday that showed video highlights of his career and closed with the message, “The game ends here, but the journey continues.” “To my first love, Football — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves rule out Anthony Edwards against Pistons to manage right knee pain
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out Anthony Edwards to help manage pain in his right knee against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, one game after he scored 17 points in 23 minutes in a win over Dallas. Edwards returned against the Mavericks after missing six games with an injured right knee. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran quarterback Chad Kelly ready to return as Toronto Argonauts starter
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Chad Kelly feels like he’s ready to resume being the Toronto Argonauts’ starting quarterback. Kelly missed all of last season recovering from a leg injury suffered in the 2024 East Division final. Toronto will open training camp next month and the 32-year-old Buffalo, N.Y., native said he feels good physically. “I feel like I can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Attorneys say Oklahoma basketball player who died after game wasn’t given proper medical care
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lawyers for the family of an Oklahoma junior college basketball player who died after suffering a head injury during a game said Thursday the student had been struck by another player’s elbow and accused the team of not providing proper medical care before putting him back on the court. Ethan Dietz, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mickelson pulls out of the Masters, which will be without Lefty and Woods for first time since 1994
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Three-time champion Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Masters on Thursday, citing a personal health matter with his family that kept him out of all but one of the five LIV Golf events this year. “Unfortunately I will not play in the Masters Tournament next week and will be out for an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After crash, Tiger Woods told deputy he was ‘talking to the president,’ body camera shows
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, “I was just talking to the president,” according to body camera footage released Thursday showing Woods’ arrest on a DUI charge. The phone conversation was not captured on video, and it wasn’t clear if Woods was referring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Dunstone in the hunt for semifinal berth after 9-2 win over Germany
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
OGDEN — Canada won its seventh game in a row at the men’s world curling championship and stayed in the hunt for a direct berth in the semifinals with a 9-2 win over Germany in Thursday’s afternoon draw. Matt Dunstone’s Winnipeg-based team improved to 9-2, tied for second with Scotland with one draw left. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona routs Real Madrid to reach Women’s Champions League semifinals, Lyonnes also advances
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
Barcelona scored six goals again to outclass Real Madrid 6-0 and reach a record-extending eighth straight semifinal in the Women’s Champions League on Thursday. Caroline Graham Hansen scored twice and Alexia Putellas, Irene Paredes, Ewa Pajor and Esmee Brugts all scored a goal apiece for the three-time champion in the second leg of their quarterfinal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How players qualified to play in the Masters
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Players eligible and expected to compete in the 90th Masters, to be played April 9-12. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible (a-amateur). One spot remains if the Texas Open winner is not already invited. Masters champions Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Hideki Matsuyama, Dustin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taj Bradley tosses 6 shutout innings, Minnesota homers 3 times in the 9th in a 5-1 win over KC
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball, Minnesota homered three times in the ninth inning to break open a close game, and the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Thursday to avoid a three-game series sweep. Bradley (1-0) struck out three and walked one while out-dueling Cole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phil Mickelson cites family health matter in pulling out of the Masters
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Three-time champion Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Masters on Thursday, citing a personal health matter with his family that kept him out of all but one of the five LIV Golf events this year. “Unfortunately I will not play in the Masters Tournament next week and will be out for an ... Read More »
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