March 12th, 2026

National Sports

Pack’s 24 points propel Oklahoma past South Carolina in round one of the SEC tournament

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nijel Pack scored 24 points shooting 5 for 10 from 3-point range and Oklahoma beat South Carolina 86-74 in an opening-round game of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday. The 11th-seeded Sooners (18-14) advance to play sixth-seeded Texas A&M on Thursday. Derrion Reid scored 20 points on 6-of-8 shooting, Tae Davis 18 ... Read More »

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Maxx Crosby commits to the Raiders following failed trade to the Ravens

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

Maxx Crosby expressed his commitment to the Las Vegas Raiders a day after the proposed trade that was supposed to send him to Baltimore was called off because he failed a physical. The Ravens backed out of the trade on Tuesday night after Crosby came to Baltimore for a physical. He was back working out ... Read More »

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Caitlin Clark returns from injury to help US rout Senegal in qualifying tournament

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Caitlin Clark made a triumphant return from an injury in her U.S. senior national team debut, finishing with 17 points and 12 assists as the Americans beat Senegal 110-46 on Wednesday in the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament. Clark sustained a right groin injury in a WNBA game ... Read More »

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Novak Djokovic falls to defending champ Jack Draper in 3 sets at BNP Paribas Open

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Defending champion Jack Draper rallied from a set down and beat five-time champ Novak Djokovic 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) Wednesday night in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open. The 24-year-old Draper, who is coming back after missing eight months due to an arm injury, advanced to the quarterfinal ... Read More »

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Clemson defeats Wake Forest 71-62 to reach quarterfinals of ACC Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — RJ Godfrey had 11 points and eight rebounds and Clemson rode a red-hot first half to a 71-62 victory over Wake Forest on Wednesday night to reach the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. Fifth-seeded Clemson (23-9) launched 13 3-pointers in the first 12-plus minutes, making seven of them en route to ... Read More »

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TCU rallies past Oklahoma State 95-88 to reach a Big 12 quarterfinal vs Kansas

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — David Punch scored 26 points, Tanner Toolson made a couple of big baskets down the stretch, and sixth-seeded TCU rallied for a 95-88 victory over No. 14 seed Oklahoma State in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday night. Toolson finished with 19 points, and Xavier Edmonds ... Read More »

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WNBA players’ union feels movement is being made in CBA negotiations after 9-hour bargaining session

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike and the other members of the WNBA players’ union executive committee felt that movement was being made toward a new collective bargaining agreement after nine hours of negotiations Wednesday night. “We want to play. We’ve heard that from the other side as well,” Ogwumike said just before midnight. “We ... Read More »

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Desmond Bane scores 35 as the Magic beat the Cavaliers 128-122 for a 5th straight win

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Desmond Bane had a 3-pointer and two free throws in the final 17.4 seconds to cap a 35-point night and help the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-122 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory. Paolo Banchero added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Magic. Tristan ... Read More »

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Knicks beat the Jazz 134-117 to end a 2-game losing streak

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, Jordan Clarkson had 27 and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak. Brunson also had eight assists and three steals in a game the Knicks trailed 49-31 early in the second quarter. ... Read More »

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Canada advances to World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, faces United States

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

SAN JUAN — Canada advanced to the World Baseball Classic’s playoff round for the first time in the international tournament’s 20-year history. Bo Naylor had an RBI double and Otto Lopez followed with a two-run single as Canada (3-1) scored three in the sixth inning to beat Cuba 7-2 on Wednesday and reach the WBC’s ... Read More »

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Francis scores 29 points, leads Rutgers over Minnesota 72-67 at Big Ten Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — Tariq Francis scored 29 points to lead No. 14 seed Rutgers over 11th-seeded Minnesota 72-67 on Wednesday night in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Rutgers (14-18) faces sixth-seeded UCLA on Thursday. Jamichael Davis hit a 3-pointer with 6:47 to play that gave Rutgers the lead for good. It was ... Read More »

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