National Sports
Vegas and Seattle could be a step closer to getting NBA teams, with league’s owners set for key vote
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — New Orleans guard Dejounte Murray was 11 years old when Seattle last had an NBA team. He grew up with hopes of being like Gary Payton, Ray Allen and Shawn Kemp, and even remembers a rookie who played for the SuperSonics named Kevin Durant. It’s been nearly two decades since those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Azzi Fudd’s March Madness takeover appearing in commercials and social media spots
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
It’s nearly impossible to miss seeing UConn star Azzi Fudd when tuning in for March Madness, as she’s all over TV commercials and social media. “Really fortunate to have done some really amazing and fun deals and have some great partnerships,” Fudd said in a Zoom interview with The Associated Press. “I’m super excited to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘It’s been pretty hard’: Ducks forward McTavish bouncing back from healthy scratch
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Mason McTavish is quick to admit he’s been struggling. So when the Anaheim Ducks forward snapped his scoring skid on Tuesday, a sense of relief followed. “It’s been a while, so it’s nice to get one,” he said of the tally that helped the Ducks to a 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Winter Games results draw attention to sport commission report
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
How athletes competing on the world stage are funded was just one piece of an omnibus report on the state of Canadian sport, but a key one given the country’s performance at the recent Winter Games. Of the 98 calls to action in the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s final report issued Tuesday, increased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran war fallout forces Pakistan Super League into empty stadiums and 2-city footprint
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The war in Iran is having a flow on impact on the biggest sports spectacle of the year in neighboring Pakistan. It’ll be like the COVID-19 era revisited for the Pakistan Super League, with no spectators allowed into games in the Twenty20 cricket franchise competition starting Thursday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikaela Shiffrin’s overall lead under threat from Emma Aicher in final ski race of the season
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
HAFJELL, Norway (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin’s attempt at a record-tying sixth women’s overall World Cup skiing title is under threat from Emma Aicher after the American standout placed 17th and her emerging German rival was third in the first run of a giant slalom Wednesday. Shiffrin needs to finish in the top 15 to secure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jakub Dobes stakes claim as Canadiens’ No. 1 goalie in win over Hurricanes
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
MONTREAL — Cole Caufield used the words “confidence” and “swagger” to describe what he likes to see in a starting goalie. Jakub Dobes showed both Tuesday night. Dobes made a career-high 41 saves as the Montreal Canadiens rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2, despite being outshot 43-19. “He’s been doing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets’ Scheifele leads by example in fight to make playoffs
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele is the Winnipeg Jets’ leading scorer, known for his elite offensive production rather than his toughness. But when Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden took a run at linemate Kyle Connor late in the second period of Tuesday’s 4-1 victory at Canada Life Centre, Scheifele didn’t hesitate to respond. The veteran ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand wins the toss and bowls in the deciding T20 against South Africa
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand won the toss and chosen to bowl Wednesday in the fifth and deciding Twenty20 against South Africa at Hagley Oval. After a run of low-scoring matches, the series is level at 2-2. South Africa won the first match by seven wickets, New Zealand won the second and third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jokic hits the go-ahead jumper as the Nuggets edge the Suns 125-123
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and tied a season high with 17 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Phoenix Suns 125-123 on Tuesday night. Jokic made the go-ahead basket, knocking down a 12-foot jumper with 11.5 seconds left. Phoenix’s Devin Booker got a good look at a potential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and tied a season high with 17 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets over the Phoenix Suns 125-123 on Tuesday night. Jokic made the go-ahead basket, knocking down a 12-foot jumper with 11.5 seconds left. Phoenix’s Devin Booker got a good look at a potential ... Read More »
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