Provincial News
Does Liverpool’s Champions League exit to PSG reveal a flaw in the revamped competition?
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — On top of Europe in January. Out of the Champions League by early March. Liverpool’s reward for dominating the competition’s new-look league format was to run into a roadblock in the shape of Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16. Liverpool coach Arne Slot described his team as “so, so, so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers reward manager Dave Roberts with 4-year contract extension that runs through 2029
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Dave Roberts has a signed a four-year contract extension to manage the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers through 2029, the team announced Tuesday. Multiple reports on Monday said it was worth $32.4 million. At that figure he could have the highest average salary among managers, topping a five-year deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!International labor union says FIFA blocking access to Azteca Stadium for inspection
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An international federation of labor unions said on Tuesday that FIFA denied it access to the Azteca Stadium to inspect conditions of construction workers doing renovations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Ambet Yuson, the general secretary of the Building and Wood Workers’ International, said FIFA told them that they did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buffalo Bills restock backfield depth by re-signing RB Ty Johnson and FB Reggie Gilliam
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills restocked their offensive backfield depth by re-signing Ty Johnson and fullback Reggie Gilliam, the team announced Tuesday. Johnson is a fifth-year NFL player who returns for a third season in Buffalo after enjoying an increased role in the offense last year. He finished 2024 with 41 carries ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens reach 1-year agreement with WR DeAndre Hopkins, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because free agents can’t sign until Wednesday. The 32-year-old Hopkins moves from one AFC contender to another after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cal rallies to beat Virginia Tech 82-73 in double OT in 1st round of ACC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic scored 29, Mady Sissoko and Rytis Petraitis each posted double-doubles and California rallied to beat Virginia Tech 82-73 in double overtime in Tuesday’s first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. The 15th-seeded Golden Bears (14-18) will play No. 7 seed Stanford on Wednesday in a second-round matchup between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 7 Michigan State and No. 22 Michigan could be headed for another showdown in Big Ten Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — No. 7 Michigan State is building momentum as March Madness beckons. No. 22 Michigan, meanwhile, seems to be taking a step or two back. And yet as the rivals concluded one battle for Big Ten supremacy Sunday, they’re embarking on another at this week’s conference tournament in Indianapolis. The timing couldn’t be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks sign LB Ernest Jones IV to a 3-year, $28.5 million contract
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks locked up a key player on their defense, signing linebacker Ernest Jones IV to a three-year contract worth a reported $28.5 million. Jones was set to become a free agent at the start of the new league year on Wednesday but now will remain in Seattle after being acquired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons agree to $10 million, 1-year deal with veteran edge rusher Leonard Floyd, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have addressed a pressing need by reaching a one-year, $10 million deal with edge rusher Leonard Floyd, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. The deal came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah Tech snaps a 13-game skid with 72-65 win over Southern Utah in WAC tourney
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
SAINT GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Hakim Byrd had 19 points in Utah Tech’s 72-65 victory against Southern Utah on Tuesday in the first round of the Western Athletic Conference Tournament to snap a 13-game losing streak. Byrd added three steals for the Trailblazers (7-25). Noa Gonsalves scored 14 points, shooting 5 for 11, including 3 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP source: Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley expected to return for 11th season
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2025
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley is expected to return for his 11th season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity before the Sun Devils’ Big 12 Tournament game against Kansas State on Tuesday because no official announcement has ... Read More »
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