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Duke heads into March Madness at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 ahead of Arizona, Michigan; Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke heads into March Madness at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 ahead of Arizona, Michigan; Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix Suns’ Mat Ishbia, minority owners agree to mediation process in financial dispute
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Two minority owners of the Phoenix Suns and the team’s controlling owner Mat Ishbia have agreed to participate in a confidential binding mediation process to resolve a lawsuit over the franchise’s finances. The filing on Monday in a Delaware Chancery Court says the action will be dismissed with prejudice when the mediation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switzerland’s Schwaller on a roll in women’s world curling championship
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
CALGARY — Switzerland’s Xenia Schwaller has won a third straight game at the women’s world curling championship to improve her record to 3-1. The 2024 world junior champion’s team defeated Scotland’s Fay Henderson 9-5 in the morning draw at WinSport Event Centre. Canada’s Kerri Einarson, Japan and Turkey were 3-0 heading into the afternoon draw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Free Agency: 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Tarik Skubal has won back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards and will make $32 million this season after winning his salary arbitration hearing. Detroit’s ace left-hander could next set more contract records for a pitcher in free agency. Skubal could become a free agent for the first time after the World Series next fall, along with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bottcher returns to skip position on new team with Walker and Horgan brothers
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Brendan Bottcher is returning to the skip position with a new-look team. The Alberta-based foursome will include third Jacob Horgan, second Tanner Horgan and lead Geoff Walker. A Team Bottcher post on social media says the new rink brings together championship pedigree, elite shotmaking and competitive drive. Bottcher and Walker most recently played together with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tumbler Ridge gets arena funding through NHL’s Hockeyville after deadly shootings
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is among several communities in Canada awarded funding through the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville program just weeks after a mass shooting attack in the town where eight people were killed and dozens more hurt. Thirteen provincial and territorial winners were announced in the annual competition where Canadian towns demonstrate their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nate Diaz is returning to MMA for a bout with Mike Perry on the Rousey-Carano undercard
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nate Diaz will return to mixed martial arts for the first time in nearly four years when he fights fellow brawler Mike Perry on the undercard of Ronda Rousey’s meeting with Gina Carano. Most Valuable Promotions on Monday announced the latest addition to the Netflix card scheduled for May 16 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thad Matta retires at Butler following a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime college basketball coach Thad Matta announced Monday he is retiring after a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments and a national title game appearance with Ohio State. Matta spent the past four seasons at Butler, his second stint at the helm of his alma mater. The Bulldogs suffered a season-ending 91-81 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas a No. 1 seed in March Madness with Booker, Harmon and a friendly road map to the Final Four
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Longhorns roll into the women’s NCAA Tournament with a No. 1 seed and a friendly road map for a return trip to the Final Four. They aren’t the overall No. 1 seed for March Madness. That’s UConn. But with a standout duo of Madison Booker and Rori Harmon, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Rangers forward Lafrenière named NHL first star of the week
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
NEW YORK — New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafrenière was named NHL first star of the week on Monday. He led all NHL players with seven points (five goals, two assists) last week. Lafrenière had two game-winning goals to help the Rangers win all four games over the stretch. Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton, Calgary and Prague named host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Edmonton, Calgary and Prague have been selected as the host cities for the next edition of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028. The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association unveiled their choices Monday of the two Canadian cities and the capital of the Czech Republic in connection with the league’s annual March general managers ... Read More »
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