National Sports
Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
Arizona became the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi on Tuesday, accusing the prediction market company of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders, a significant escalation in the fight to regulate the popular platform. The 20-count charging document accuses Kalshi of accepting bets on political outcomes, college sporting competitions and individual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After a ‘Champions of the World’ banner, PSG’s surge sinks Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
So much for being champions of the world. Chelsea played more like also-rans than world beaters on Tuesday night, losing 3-0 at home to Paris Saint-Germain in the return leg of their Champions League last-16 game for a staggering 8-2 defeat on aggregate. Chelsea fans proudly displayed a banner reading “Champions of the World” before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts add 4 free agents, including former Notre Dame basketball player
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts signed Cam Taylor-Britt, Jerry Tillery, Jonathan Owens and former Notre Dame basketball player Carson Towt on Tuesday. The 6-foot-7, 250-pound Towt appeared in 154 college basketball games with Northern Arizona and Notre Dame. He averaged 5.9 points and nine rebounds a game this past season for the Fighting Irish. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit are set to play at Citi Field in July
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Women’s Soccer League is coming to New York City. Gotham FC will host the Washington Spirit on July 15 at Citi Field in a game that has been dubbed The Queens Classic. It is the first time an NWSL match will be played in the city. The clubs are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with hyperextended knee and bone bruise
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t available for the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against Cleveland on Tuesday night after leaving a victory over Indiana two days earlier. The Bucks said the two-time MVP had a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise. Antetokounmpo didn’t play in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 134-123 win over the Pacers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki has a minor knee ligament strain and be will evaluated further, manager says
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Seiya Suzuki has a minor ligament strain in his right knee and will be evaluated this week before the Chicago Cubs decide whether the Japanese outfielder will go on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday. Suzuki got hurt in Japan’s 8-5 loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: Real Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals. Bodø/Glimt fairytale run is over
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain quickly snuffed out hopes of epic comebacks by Manchester City and Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday. Instead, it was tiny Bodø/Glimt on the receiving end of a historic second-leg fightback in the round of 16. Protecting three-goal leads from the first leg, Madrid won 2-1 at City — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey Hall of Fame has Olympic artifacts. Jack Hughes wants his golden goal puck
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — The Hockey Hall of Fame this week unveiled a new showcase of artifacts from the Milan Cortina Olympics, including the pucks scored by Jack Hughes to win gold for the U.S. men and Megan Keller for the U.S. women, each in overtime against Canada. Hughes told ESPN on Tuesday that he wants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akron pursues its first NCAA Tournament win after conquering the MAC in 3 straight years
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
Akron has already reached a milestone, becoming the first team to win the Mid-American Conference Tournament three straight years. The Zips have their sights set on another goal — an NCAA Tournament victory. In seven previous March Madness appearances, Akron has yet to reach the second round. The Zips (29-5) are the 12th seed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ruling overturns Senegal’s title at Africa Cup of Nations and declares Morocco the champion
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
CAIRO (AP) — Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by appeals judges that overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeal board ruled Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the Final” and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doug Armstrong steps down as general manager of Canada’s Olympic hockey team
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
CALGARY — Doug Armstrong is stepping down from his position as general manager of Canada’s Olympic hockey team. Hockey Canada says Armstrong informed the organization he will be focusing on his position with the St. Louis Blues going forward. Armstrong is the general manager of the NHL club. His contract with Hockey Canada ended at ... Read More »
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