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Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto

HOUSTON (AP) - Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0 on Monday night. The right-hander struck out seven and...

Apr 01, 2024

Matthews scores two more, Leafs hang on to beat Panthers in potential playoff preview

TORONTO - Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 61st and 62nd goals of the season to go along with an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs built a 5-1 lead before hanging on late to down the Florida Pan...

Apr 01, 2024

Josh Jung, Adolis García homer to power Rangers to 9-3 rout of Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Dane Dunning took a one-hitter into the seventh inning and Josh Jung homered and drove in four runs Monday night to lead the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers t...

Apr 01, 2024

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Caitlin Clark made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists in a sensational performance as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the women's NCAA T...

Apr 01, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs ink Quinnipiac University standout Jacob Quillan

TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Quinnipiac University forward Jacob Quillan. The team announced Monday it has agreed to a two-year entry-level contract with the 22-year-old native of Dar...

Apr 01, 2024

Vives heading into '24 campaign at Woodbine after strong 2023 season

Sofia Vives has a tough act to follow this year. The affable American registered 122 wins and over US$3.5 million in earnings in 2023, her first full campaign as an apprentice jockey. She ranked secon...

Apr 01, 2024

Cougars' Parascak wins WHL Rookie of the Week after incredible playoff performance

PRINCE GEORGE- The WHL announced Monday that Prince George Cougars forward Terik Parascak has been named Kal Tire WHL Rookie of the WeekThe 17-year-old scored four goals in two games in the first week...

Apr 01, 2024

Former Dolphins, Colts player Vontae Davis found dead in his South Florida home

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) - Former Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead in his South Florida home on Monday, but police say no foul play is suspected. Police...

Apr 01, 2024

NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier

The NCAA said Monday one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women's basketball regionals at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation, a mistake made by the contrac...

Apr 01, 2024

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid named NHL's first star of the week

NEW YORK - Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday after leading all players with eight points over three games last week. McDavid had three goals and ...

Apr 01, 2024