National Sports
Vancouver Canucks ink defenceman Victor Mancini to two-year extension
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have locked up Victor Mancini, signing the American defenceman to a two-year extension. The NHL club announced the deal Friday, saying it carries an average-annual value of US$1 million. Mancini has averaged 13:50 in ice time over 18 games with the Canucks this season, and logged five penalty minutes. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March Madness mismatch: No. 2 Michigan routs Holy Cross 83-48 in women’s NCAA Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Mila Holloway and Syla Swords each had seven points in a dominant opening quarter and combined to score 33 points, leading second-seeded Michigan to an 83-48 win over 15th-seeded Holy Cross in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday. Holloway finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘The most important thing is three points’: White aims to keep Whitecaps atop MLS
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — It was a frustrating start to the season for Vancouver Whitecaps striker Brian White. The American attacker was getting plenty of prime chances, but they weren’t going in. A goal against Toronto FC on Feb. 28 opened the floodgates. He added a brace against the Portland Timbers the following week, then tallied two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dusty May and Josh Schertz put friendship on hold as Michigan meets Saint Louis in NCAA Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Michigan’s Dusty May has enjoyed the close bond he’s developed with Saint Louis’ Josh Schertz. The coaches have exchanged everything from philosophies to practice notes to playbooks. Their collaborative relationship was running smoothly until this week. Little did the two envision that one day — long after they first met and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sungjae Im takes lead into the weekend on the firm and fast Copperhead course
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Sungjae Im held onto the lead Friday afternoon in the Valspar Championship, rallying on the back nine to edge ahead of David Lipsky in firm and fast conditions on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook. After missing two straight cuts in his return from a wrist injury, Im shot a 2-under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohio State will try to end 2 years of women’s March Madness home-court heartbreak
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Home court has not been an advantage for Ohio State in its recent appearances in the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Buckeyes have been eliminated in the second round the past two years even while playing in the friendly confines of the Schottenstein Center. Ohio State’s quest to at least get back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Einarson thumps Australia 11-2, preps to face Japan in high-stakes game
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
CALGARY — Krysten Karwacki made her women’s world curling championship debut Friday when Canada thumped Australia 11-2. Kerri Einarson’s alternate drew into the lineup in the fifth end for lead Karlee Burgess. Karwacki threw four stones and got a few sweeping reps in before the Aussies shook hands after six ends in Calgary’s WinSport Event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A landmark 7-year WNBA labor deal moves forward with a signed term sheet
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players union have reached the next step in their new collective bargaining agreement, signing a term sheet. Now they wait for ratification by the players and approval from the league’s Board of Governors as lawyers from both sides continue to write the new CBA. The new seven-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carabins upset top-seeded Thunderbirds in U Sports women’s hockey quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
ELMIRA — The Montreal Carabins upset the top-seeded UBC Thunderbirds 4-3 in quarterfinal play Friday at the U Sports women’s hockey championship at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Jade Picard and Audrey-Anne Veillette scored in the shootout for the eighth-seeded Carabins. Karine Sandilands was the lone UBC player to beat netminder Maude Desroches in the extra ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Villarreal overruns Real Sociedad to move into third place in La Liga
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — Villarreal beat Real Sociedad 3-1 and completed its first La Liga double over the Basque side since 2016-17 on Friday. All of Villarreal’s goals came in a busy first half. Gerard Moreno got the opener with a header after seven minutes, and eight minutes later Georges Mikautadze tapped in a second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slipper becomes Super Rugby’s most-capped player with his 203rd game
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia prop James Slipper has become the most-capped Super Rugby player after his 203rd match on Friday for the ACT Brumbies against the Chiefs. The 36-year-old loosehead prop takes the record from former New Zealand prop Wyatt Crockett who played 202 times for the Crusaders. Slipper played 104 matches for the ... Read More »
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