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Konnor Griffin, a big leaguer at 19, is eager to shed the 'top prospect' label in Pittsburgh April 03, 2026 - 4:18 PM

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin endured plenty of emotions when the 19-year-old shortstop learned the Pittsburgh Pirates were calling him up to the majors just a week into the season.
NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic to miss rest of Lakers' regular season with hamstring strain April 03, 2026 - 4:06 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers' regular season with a Grade 2 strain of his left hamstring, the team announced Friday.
Teenager Konnor Griffin dazzles in debut as Pirates edge Orioles 5-4 for third straight win April 03, 2026 - 4:05 PM

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin debuted in style. The 19-year-old Pirates shortstop delivered an RBI double in his first big league at-bat as Pittsburgh held off the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Friday.
Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener April 03, 2026 - 4:02 PM

DENVER (AP) — Brandon Marsh hit a three-run homer as part of a seven-run first inning, Aaron Nola pitched efficiently into the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies spoiled Colorado’s home opener by beating the Rockies 10-1 on Friday.
Red Sox's Caleb Durbin gets booed, snaps season-opening hitless streak in Boston home opener April 03, 2026 - 4:00 PM

BOSTON (AP) — Caleb Durbin experienced something in his first game at Fenway Park as a member of the Boston Red Sox that few others have before him.
Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar headed to injured list with fractured right wrist April 03, 2026 - 3:57 PM

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar was placed on the injured list Friday with a fractured right wrist after getting hit with a pitch during Thursday's 17-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
Home runs by DeLauter and Arias in 7th inning propel Guardians to 4-1 victory over Cubs April 03, 2026 - 3:57 PM

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Chase DeLauter had three hits, including a two-run homer in the seventh inning, and drove in three runs as the Cleveland Guardians won their home opener 4-1 against the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Edge rusher Travon Walker and the Jaguars agree on a 4-year, $110M contract extension April 03, 2026 - 3:52 PM

Edge rusher Travon Walker and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed Friday on a four-year, $110 million contract extension, his representatives said.
Brewers-Royals game postponed by rain, setting up a doubleheader on Saturday April 03, 2026 - 3:51 PM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The opener of the Milwaukee Brewers' three-game series against the Kansas City Royals was postponed about 90 minutes before the scheduled first pitch on Friday night, with persistent rain and the chance for storms in the forecast throughout the evening.
Reds beat Rangers 5-3 in their 1st road game with 3 homers, the last in the 9th April 03, 2026 - 3:51 PM

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tyler Stephenson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds won in their first road game this season, a 5-3 victory to spoil the home opener for the Texas Rangers on Friday.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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