March 21st, 2026

National Sports

Morgan and Hassett lead Kentucky to 71-56 win vs. James Madison in women’s NCAA Tournament 1st round

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Tonie Morgan had 18 points and Amelia Hassett scored 11 of her 14 during a dominant first half to help Kentucky cruise to a 71-56 victory over James Madison in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Clara Strack had her 15th double-double of the season for the ... Read More »

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Blue Jays release right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold has been released by the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto said Saturday that Seabold was granted his release, making him a free agent. The Blue Jays also optioned right-handed pitcher Lazaro Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo. The 30-year-old Seabold had a 4.35 ERA without a decision in seven combined ... Read More »

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Do-everything guard Rori Harmon leads No. 1 seed Texas into final home game vs. No. 8 seed Oregon

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For five seasons, Rori Harmon has lit up the Texas home crowd with her quick cuts to the basket, pinpoint passing and fearless play, diving for loose balls anywhere on the court. On Sunday, the Longhorns point guard gets one last March Madness moment at home when No. 1 seed Texas ... Read More »

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Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list. Manager Torey Lovullo told reporters Saturday that Kelly wouldn’t be on the active roster to start the season. Kelly made his first preseason appearance on March 13 after recovering from a back issue. “Merrill Kelly just doesn’t have ... Read More »

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Virginia outlasts Georgia in overtime, 82-73, to advance to second round of March Madness

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kymora Johnson scored 28 points and Sa’Myah Smith added a career-high 23 to go with 11 rebounds as 10th seed Virginia beat seventh seed Georgia 82-73 in an NCAA Tournament first-round game on Saturday. The Cavaliers (21-11) became the first lower seed to win in March Madness this season. Virginia ... Read More »

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Hannah Hidalgo dazzles as Notre Dame rolls past Fairfield 79-60 in women’s March Madness

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo had a dominant performance with 23 points, nine rebounds, eight steals and six assists as sixth-seeded Notre Dame led the entire game en route to a 79-60 victory over 11th-seeded Fairfield on Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Irish, who have advanced to ... Read More »

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NBA fines Magic guard Jalen Suggs $25,000 for throwing mouthpiece

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the stands, the NBA announced Saturday. The incident occurred with 5:35 remaining in the first quarter of the Magic’s 130-111 loss to the Hornets on Thursday in Charlotte. Suggs tossed his mouthpiece off the ... Read More »

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Kahil Fennell of Texas-Rio Grande Valley takes over struggling Western Michigan program

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to take over its struggling men’s basketball program, athletic director Dan Bartholomae announced Saturday. Fennell was 35-29 in two seasons with the Vaqueros and will take over a WMU team coming off its eighth straight losing season and fourth under ... Read More »

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Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell score in shootout to lead Penguins over Jets, 5-4

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell scored in a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Saturday. Pittsburgh, which is jockeying for playoff positioning, earned an extra point in the shootout for the second time this season. The Penguins have points in seven of their last eight games and ... Read More »

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Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson unlikely to play vs. Kentucky in NCAA tourney due to sprained ankle

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson is a long shot to play in the No. 2 seed Cyclones’ game against No. 7 seed Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday after the All-American arrived at the arena for practice with a boot still on his sprained left ankle. The Cyclones’ second-leading scorer ... Read More »

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Pittsburgh Pirates capture 8-3 exhibition victory over Toronto Blue Jays

By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026

BRADENTON — Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in spring-training action Saturday. Horwitz belted a solo homer against his former team off Toronto starter Kevin Gausman in the fourth inning. Cruz added a two-run shot in the sixth for Pittsburgh (16-11). ... Read More »

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