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Rays are victorious in return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton tore off the roof in 2024
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field. Back home for the first time in 561 days after Hurricane Milton shredded the roof and caused extensive damage throughout the stadium, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school hasn’t publicly discussed its search. Malone would replace Hubert Davis, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey Devils part ways with longtime general manager Tom Fitzgerald
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
Tom Fitzgerald is out as general manager of the New Jersey Devils, the latest NHL team to make an abrupt late-season change in the front office or behind the bench. Co-owner David Blitzer announced Monday that a decision had been made for Fitzgerald to leave the organization. Fitzgerald had been GM since January 2020 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with Michael Malone to become its basketball coach, AP source says
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with Michael Malone to become its basketball coach, AP source says. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Jersey Devils part ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald after 5-plus seasons
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
The New Jersey Devils are parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald in an abrupt late-season change of direction for a team that is set to miss the playoffs. Co-owner David Blitzer announced Monday that a decision had been made for Fitzgerald to leave the organization. Fitzgerald had been in charge of hockey operations since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The New Jersey Devils are parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils are parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!T-wolves are ‘a million miles away’ from the team they think they are, with the playoffs coming fast
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Earlier this season, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch found a precise if unusual way to describe why his deep, experienced and well-rounded team had slipped into another funk: moodiness. The bad vibes are back, and with the NBA playoffs fast approaching, the timing is not good. “It feels like we’re a million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Mystics fire general manager Jamila Wideman, citing strategic differences
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Mystics fired general manager Jamila Wideman, citing strategic differences. The WNBA franchise made the move Monday on the first day of free agency. “We are looking forward to this historic new season for the WNBA and remain focused on building sustainable success in Washington,” said Michael Winger, president of Monumental ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mullins, Aranda and Caminero homer to lead Rays over Cubs 6-4 in return to Tropicana Field
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Cedric Mullins, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 on Monday in their first game at Tropicana Field in 561 days. The Rays were back in their domed stadium after playing the 2025 season across the bay in Tampa at Steinbrenner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colombia star James Rodríguez returns to MLS club in Minnesota after hospitalization for dehydration
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Colombian star James Rodríguez, who was hospitalized last week for severe dehydration, returned to his MLS club Minnesota United on Monday to continue his ramp-up to game readiness. The team announced that Rodríguez reported to the practice facility for a supervised return-to-activity session. His reintegration into full team training will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cooper Pratt deal with Brewers can escalate by $10 million if he finishes high in MVP vote
By Canadian Press on April 6th, 2026
Shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt’s $50.75 million, eight-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers includes escalators that could raise the value by $10 million if he repeatedly finishes high in MVP voting and the team exercises its two options. Pratt, who has yet to play in the major leagues, gets a $3 million signing bonus as part ... Read More »
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