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FIFA wants Iran to fulfill World Cup schedule and won’t act on Palestinian complaint about Israel
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
ZURICH (AP) — In a statement Thursday that did not mention Iran, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said soccer has a key role to “promote peace,” though the sport’s governing body took no action on its Palestinian member federation’s complaints against Israel. Infantino reiterated after FIFA’s ruling council met that it will not grant Iranian requests ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NL East Preview: Phillies bring back core as they try to hold off new-look Mets, banged-up Braves
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Still powered by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies are bringing back mostly the same team that won its second consecutive NL East title last season and made a fourth straight playoff appearance. Time to take yet another run at that elusive World Series championship. Meanwhile, the New York ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida State kicker Conor McAneney arrested on felony charges, jail records show
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State kicker Conor McAneney remained jailed Thursday afternoon following his arrest on felony charges of battery of a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence, according to jail records. Fort Lauderdale police arrested McAneney on Wednesday. He remained at the Broward County Jail awaiting a $2,750 bond. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark Pope sidesteps Yaxel Lendeborg offer talk, blasts media for contributing to Kentucky’s ‘circus’
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Pope spent the eve of the Wildcats’ first-round NCAA Tournament game against Santa Clara on Thursday dancing around whether Michigan All-American Yaxel Lendeborg had turned down a lucrative offer to play for him, and blasted the media for contributing to what he called a “circus” surrounding his program. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Free Agent Signings List
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The 145 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (2) — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Remaining Free Agents List
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The 30 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (2) — José Leclerc, rhp; Scott McGough, rhp. BOSTON (2) — Lucas Giolito, rhp; Justin Wilson, lhp. CHICAGO (1) — Michael A. Taylor, of. DETROIT (1) — Alex Cobb, rhp. KANSAS CITY (1) — Luke Maile, c. LOS ANGELES (2) — Tyler Anderson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis Canada names Martin Laurendeau head of men’s tennis program
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
TORONTO — Longtime coach Martin Laurendeau has been appointed Tennis Canada’s head of men’s tennis, the organization said Thursday. The former ATP Tour player will shift from mentoring select athletes to advancing high-performance tennis across the country. “I’m incredibly honoured to take on this new position as head of men’s tennis at Tennis Canada,” Laurendeau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLS will play a 2027 ‘sprint season’ before resetting its calendar for the global game
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
Major League Soccer will play a shortened 14-game regular season in early 2027 before the league switches to a schedule that better aligns with those of its international counterparts. The league said Thursday that the so-called “sprint season” will run from February to May 2027, with each of the league’s 30 teams playing 14 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major League Soccer announces plans for transitional 2027 ‘sprint season’
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
NEW YORK — Major League Soccer has unveiled plans for the truncated season that will transition the league to a permanent summer-spring schedule, starting in July 2027. The “sprint season” will see each of the league’s 30 teams play 14 regular-season games between February and April 2027, with seven matches at home and seven away. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Profar will miss full season after appeal resolved for second positive drug test, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the 2026 season and postseason after his appeal of a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a second failed drug test was resolved, two people familiar with the process told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because no announcement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers’ LeBron James is questionable against Heat as he approaches NBA record for games played
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James was listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game in Miami on Thursday, meaning Robert Parish might keep outright possession of the NBA’s all-time games played record for a couple more days. The Lakers said James is dealing with left foot arthritis. Also questionable: Luka Doncic (right hip ... Read More »
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