Catton scores game-winner in shootout, Kraken end skid with 4-3 victory against Golden Knights

SEATTLE (AP) — Berkly Catton scored in the third period and added a game-winner in the shootout as the Seattle Kraken ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.

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It was just the second win for the Kraken (33-34-11) in the last 12 games.

The Golden Knights (36-26-17) had their four-game win streak snapped undernew head coach John Tortorella.

Mark Stone gave Vegas a 1-0 lead with 10:04 left in the first period and he added his 26th goal of the season on the power play 55 seconds into the second.

Vegas went ahead 3-1 just 1:11 into the third when Brett Howden scored off the rush.

The Kraken got on the board late in the second on a power-play goal by Jared McCann, his 20th of the season. It was Seattle’s first power-play goal since March 21 to end a 0-for-17 skid. It also marked the fifth straight season McCann has scored 20 goals, all with the Kraken.

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Catton cut it to 3-2 early in the third and Bobby McMann netted his 28th of the year to tie the game for the Kraken.

Joey Daccord stopped 31 shots for Seattle. The Kraken recalled goalie Nikke Kokko from the Coachella Valley Firebirds on an emergency basis ahead of the game. Goalie Matt Murray was away from the team for a family matter.

Seattle and president of hockey operations Ron Francismutually parted ways Wednesday, which Kraken CEO Tod Leiwekediscussedahead of Thursday’s game.

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Golden Knights: At Colorado on Saturday.

Kraken: Host Calgary on Saturday night.

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April 10, 2026

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White Sox to honor superfan Pope Leo XIV with Pope hat giveaway

The most famous and holiest Chicago White Sox fan in the world will be honored this summer by his favorite baseball team with a unique giveaway.

During their Aug. 11 game against the Cincinnati Reds, as part of a special ticket package, fans will be able to get a limited edition White Sox Pope hat,in honor of Robert Prevost, better known as Pope Leo XIV.

Not only will fans who buyspecific tickets get the Pope hat,they'll also be part of the "Pews at the Ballpark" and sit in a designated section with their fellow Popes.

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Pope Leo hasn’t been shyabout showing off his fandomsince becoming the leader of the Catholic Church a year ago. He wore aWhite Sox hat for his weekly general audience at the Vaticanand later trolled aChicago Cubs fan following the team’s eliminationin the 2025 NLDS.

Shortly after he became Pope,video emerged of him in attendance for Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, which the White Sox won. The teaminstalled a visual tributelast May near the section of his seat.

In November, future White Sox ownerJustin Ishbia met with Pope Leoand invited him to throw out the first pitch before a game. No word if His Holiness will make a surprise appearance on Pope hat night in August.

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April 09, 2026

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Transgender darts player criticizes new policy limiting women's events to biological females

LONDON (AP) — A transgender darts player said she's “not done fighting” after the sport's governing body enacted rules stating only biological females can compete in women’s tournaments.

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Noa-Lynn van Leuven of the Netherlands spoke out Thursday when the Darts Regulation Authority's new policy took effect.

"Apparently, I just got retired — not by choice, but because I’m no longer allowed to compete,” Van Leuven said in a video on her Instagram account.

The 29-year-old van Leuven had competed in the Women's Series of the Professional Darts Corporation. In 2024, she became the first transgender woman to play at the PDC World Darts Championship.

“I’ve worked so damn hard for years just to get here. I showed up, I competed. I respected the sport every game, every single day,” van Leuven said. “And now, with just one decision, I’m being told I don’t belong anymore. This isn’t just about me. This is another huge hit for the trans community.”

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She will still be eligible for open PDC events.

It's not clear what van Leuven's legal options are, but in a written message with the video she added: “This isn’t the end. I’m just going back to the drawing board. I’m not done fighting.”

TheDRA said in a statementThursday that it began a review of its policies in 2025. It included commissioning a report from “an academic developmental biologist who has published several papers on sex and categories in sport. The DRA has also considered extensive legal advice.”

“As a result of its review, the DRA is satisfied that to achieve fair competition in darts, only biological females should be eligible to compete in women’s tournaments regulated by DRA Rules,” it said.

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April 09, 2026

Transgender darts player criticizes new policy limiting women's events to biological females

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