National Sports
Reds place reserve catcher Trevino on injured list
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds placed catcher Jose Trevino on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of thoracic spine strain. The 33-year-old Trevino has seen limited time as a reserve to regular Tyler Stephenson in Cincinnati’s first 11 games this season. Trevino has appeared in three games and last played when the Reds won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global women’s sports revenue to top $3 billion in 2026, according to new report
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
Global women’s sports revenues are projected to exceed $3 billion in 2026, a significant increase over the $2.4 billion in revenues generated in 2025, according to a report released Wednesday. The report produced by accounting firm Deloitte said women’s sports revenues internationally have increased 340% over the last four years. That has spurred investment in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!8-year-old Frankie Fleetwood steals the show during Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Eight-year-old Frankie Fleetwood stole the show at Augusta National from his dad, Tommy Fleetwood, who merely had one of the many holes-in-one Wednesday during the family friendly Par 3 Contest on the eve of the Masters. The young Fleetwood went viral last year when he lamented in a post-round interview that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary announces retirement after missing 2025 season with injury
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring after missing the 2025 season with a lower left leg injury. The Falcons confirmed the decision by McGary, 31. McGary’s agent, Collin Roberts, announced the retirement on social media on Wednesday. McGary was the No. 31 overall draft pick by the Falcons in 2019. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MacKenzie Gore allows 1 hit in 5 innings to help Rangers blank the Mariners 3-0
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Wednesday. Texas scored all three runs in the fifth inning to complete a three-game series sweep. Gore (2-0) fanned nine and walked two. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Dakota back at Frozen Four, with top NHL draft prospect Keaton Verhoeff in tow
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
Keaton Verhoeff has experienced some big changes over the last 10 months. The hulking defenceman switched from the Western Hockey League to the NCAA, went from living with a billet family to figuring out dorm life on his own, and competed against opponents sometimes seven or eight years his senior on a tough, unforgiving university ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday. Barcelona had hemmed Atletico into its box when the hosts received a double blow that left Hansi Flick’s team down a man ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kvaratskhelia scores again as PSG beats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal 1st leg
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added another solo goal to his collection as Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday. The Georgia star cut in from the left flank midway through the second half and, with typically quick feet, skipped past a defender and the goalkeeper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records after Florida DUI arrest
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records from a pharmacy, a week after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Prosecutors in Florida on Tuesday said they planned to issue a subpoena seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros lose outfielder Jake Meyers, righty Cristian Javier with injuries in short span
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The Houston Astros had a pair of players leave the game with injuries in the span of a few minutes during their game Wednesday against Colorado. Mid at-bat in the second inning, center fielder Jake Meyers left with back tightness. Mid-warmups in the bottom of the frame, right-hander Cristian Javier was taken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sonny Gray silences Milwaukee 5-0 as the Red Sox roll to their first back-to-back wins
By Canadian Press on April 8th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox took advantage of three walks and two infield hits to score three times in the third inning on Wednesday and beat Milwaukee 5-0 for their first back-to-back wins of the season. Gray (2-0) allowed three hits and two walks, striking ... Read More »
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