National Sports
Key and Strack help Kentucky women beat West Virginia 74-73 to secure Sweet 16 trip
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Teonni Key scored 19 points, Clara Strack had 18 points and 15 rebounds for her 16th double-double of the season and Kentucky nearly gave up a big lead and held on to beat West Virginia 74-73 Monday to advance to the NCAA women’s Sweet 16 for the first time in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kalshi and Polymarket rush to ban insider trading as senators move to curb prediction markets
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Kalshi and Polymarket, the two biggest prediction market platforms, rushed to institute new industry guardrails on Monday after two key senators announced legislation that could severely curtail the industry’s prospects. Kalshi said it would ban political candidates from trading on their own campaigns, and it would preemptively block anyone involved in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hidalgo has another strong performance, Notre Dame women beat Ohio State to move into Sweet 16
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo put together another dominant performance with 26 points, 13 rebounds and eight steals as sixth-seeded Notre Dame advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 15th straight time with a 83-73 victory over third-seeded Ohio State on Monday in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. It is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brandon Woodruff avoids IL stint and will start Brewers’ 5th game of the season
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff will be ready to start the season on time, a welcome development for a Brewers rotation lacking experience. The Brewers announced Monday that the two-time All-Star right-hander would start their fifth game of the season, March 31 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Woodruff had spent spring training working his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tana Umaga, Mike Blair named assistants to new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former New Zealand captain Tana Umaga and Scotland scrumhalf Mike Blair have been named as assistants to new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie. Umaga, Blair and Neil Barnes were named on Tuesday along with Jason Ryan, the only assistant to former coach Scott Robertson to retain his job. Blair played ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots release QB Josh Dobbs, positioning Tommy DeVito to serve as Drake Maye’s backup
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
The New England Patriots will have a new backup for quarterback Drake Maye this upcoming season. On Monday the team released Josh Dobbs, who served as Maye’s backup last season during their run to the Super Bowl. The decision comes two weeks after the Patriots signed Tommy DeVito, their third quarterback in 2025, to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highly rated prospect Carson Benge wins Mets’ right field job
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Touted prospect Carson Benge made the New York Mets’ opening day roster and will begin the season as their starting right fielder. The team announced Monday that Benge is set to make his major league debut Thursday against reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Randy Bennett leaving Saint Mary’s to become Arizona State’s coach
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has lured Randy Bennett away from Saint Mary’s to become its next men’s basketball coach. Arizona State and Saint Mary’s announced Bennett’s hiring following a team meeting with the Gaels on Monday. “This was a difficult decision after calling Saint Mary’s home for so long and building this program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saint Mary’s hires Mickey McConnell to replace coach Randy Bennett, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Saint Mary’s will promote associate head coach Mickey McConnell to the head coaching job after Randy Bennett left to take the job at Arizona State. A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday that McConnell will be Bennett’s replacement. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Netflix swings into MLB with Yankees-Giants Opening Night, betting on 3 marquee events
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Netflix’s forays into live sports have already been successful with the NFL and WWE. The streamer is hoping for another home run as its partnership with Major League Baseball begins Wednesday night with the Opening Night game between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. The opener is part of a three-event package for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sign reliever Connor Seabold to a 1-year deal, place reliever Brieske on 60-day injured list
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed right-handed reliever Connor Seabold to a one-year split contract that is worth $800,000 at the major league level, the team announced Monday. The 30-year-old Seabold had a 6.75 ERA with one save in six spring training appearances with the Tigers. Detroit is Seabold’s fifth stop in the majors. ... Read More »
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