National Sports
Providence’s Duncan Powell pleads not guilty to charges stemming from altercations involving woman
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence basketball player Duncan Powell pleaded not guilty Monday to domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges stemming from a weekend altercation that started in Providence and continued in the suburb of Cranston. Powell, who just finished his fifth college season and was a backup forward in his only year with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chris Richards available for US friendly vs. Portugal but Johnny Cardoso is out
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — American defender Chris Richards has recovered from a knee injury and says he can play in the United States’ friendly against Portugal on Tuesday but midfielder Johnny Cardoso is hurt and will leave camp ahead of the game. Richards, the top American central defender, missed Saturday’s 5-2 loss to Belgium. Richards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lahore fines Afridi $3500 for breaching hotel security protocol in the PSL
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi was fined $3,500 by Lahore Qalandars for breaching security protocol at the team hotel during the Pakistan Super League. In a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board, Punjab policed accused Lahore captain Afridi and teammate Sikandar Raza of disregarding directives and forcefully escorting four visitors to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After grind of Milan Cortina Games, Olympians chase rest to peak again ahead of Stanley Cup runs
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — The NHL players who skated at the Milan Cortina Games peaked way earlier than usual. They had to, with an Olympic gold medal on the line. Very little downtime later, they’re trying to peak again. They need to, with hockey’s silver Stanley Cup up for grabs. The game plan for teams with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Masters: When it starts, how to watch, betting odds for golf’s first major of 2026
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy might have set the tone for the 90th edition of the Masters shortly after he finally won that coveted green jacket. “What are we all going to talk about next year?” he said. Next year arrives on April 9, and McIlroy will be relieved of questions that constantly dogged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — “Push!” “Press!” “Good ball!” As the volunteer soccer coach shouted words of motivation, one of his players nudged the ball past the opposing team’s goalie and into the net, prompting the sideline to erupt in cheers. This was the scene Sunday in Portland, Oregon, at a soccer tournament its organizer dubbed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rick Hendrick and his team made all the right calls in earning first NASCAR victory of the season
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Alan Gustafson ignored the phone call while packing a suitcase for the Sunday morning drive to Martinsville Speedway. Then he saw whom he’d missed — NASCAR Cup Series team owner Rick Hendrick. “I better get on it,” Gustafson said with a chuckle. “As soon as I got in the car, I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pochettino open to staying with US beyond World Cup, says no contact with Tottenham or Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino says he might be open to remaining as U.S. coach beyond this summer’s World Cup while not ruling out a return to Europe with Tottenham or Real Madrid. Pochettino agreed in September 2024 to a contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation through the World Cup. A former coach of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royals owner John Sherman acknowledges sense of urgency in deciding the future home of the MLB club
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals owner John Sherman acknowledged Monday that the Major League Baseball team feels a sense of urgency in deciding where it will play beyond the 2031 season, when its lease at aging but beloved Kauffman Stadium is due to expire. The Royals have considered several stadium sites around the Kansas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young Sooryavanshi hits 15-ball fifty as Rajasthan thumps Chennai by eight wickets in IPL
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball half-century as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Monday. On a pitch which was under covers for most of the last two days due to wet weather, Chennai was put in and crumbled to 127 all out in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah State hires Northern Iowa’s Ben Jacobson to be its men’s basketball coach
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Utah State has hired longtime Northern Iowa coach Ben Jacobson to be its men’s basketball coach, the school announced Monday. Jacobson, who agreed to a five-year deal with the Aggies, succeeds Jerrod Calhoun, who left to take over at Cincinnati. Jacobson becomes the fifth head coach in seven seasons at Utah ... Read More »
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