March 17th, 2026

National Sports

Falcons finalize contracts with veteran edge rushers Ebukam and Ojulari and defensive lineman Hand

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons finalized contracts with three veteran defensive players on Monday to boost their depth on that side of the ball, signing defensive ends Samson Ebukam and Azeez Ojulari and defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand. Ebukam and Ojulari should give the Falcons some valuable depth at the edge rusher spots ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Jaylen Brown scores 18 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter to help Celtics beat Suns 120-112

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 18 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and Jayson Tatum scored 21 in his fifth game back from an Achilles tendon injury to help the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 120-112 on Monday night. Devin Booker scored 40 for the Suns, who have lost back-to-back games ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Kane’s 2 goals lead Red Wings past Flames

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Kane has 504 career goals, trailing Mike Modano (561), Keith ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

US Olympic hero Jack Hughes has 3 assists as the Devils beat the Bruins 4-3 in overtime

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had three assists to extend his productive run since scoring the gold medal-winning goal for the U.S. at the Olympics, and the New Jersey Devils dented the Boston Bruins’ playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night. Hughes set up Connor Brown’s goal to become the fastest ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Avdija and Camara each score 18 as the Trail Blazers coast past the Nets, 114-95

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Donovan Clingan finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds and reserve Scoot Henderson had 16 points for the Blazers, who never trailed and led by as ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Kane scores twice to lead Red Wings over Flames 5-2 a in milestone night

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. as he led the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Kane has 504 career goals, trailing Mike Modano (561), ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Yaxel Lendeborg tells AP Kentucky offered him $7 million to $9 million before he chose Michigan

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg has made more money than he ever dreamed was possible entering March Madness, allowing him to pay his mother’s bills and buy her a new ride. Lendeborg, though, could be even richer. Michigan’s 6-foot-9, 240-pound point forward was the top prospect in the transfer portal last year and ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Kerr earns his 600th win, and Golden State hands the Wizards their 12th loss in a row, 125-117

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points, De’Anthony Melton added 27 and the Golden State Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak with a 125-117 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night, earning coach Steve Kerr his 600th career victory. Golden State is without Stephen Curry (right knee) and Jimmy Butler (torn right ACL), ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Alexander-Walker scores career-high 41, Hawks roll past Magic 124-112 for their 10th straight win

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a career-high 41 points, Jalen Johnson had his 13th triple-double of the season and the Atlanta Hawks rolled past the Magic 124-112 on Monday night, extending their winning streak to 10 games and snapping Orlando’s at seven. The Hawks improved to 38-31 and reclaimed eighth place in the Eastern ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Kawhi Leonard sidelined with a sprained ankle as Clippers chase a play-in spot

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard is out with a sprained left ankle as the Los Angeles Clippers chase a play-in berth. He missed Monday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs after getting hurt in the fourth quarter of a 118-109 loss to Sacramento on Saturday. Leonard is sixth in the NBA in scoring, ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!

Golden State snaps a 5-game skid and hands the Wizards their 12th loss in a row, 125-117

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points, De’Anthony Melton added 27 and the Golden State Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak with a 125-117 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Golden State is without Stephen Curry (right knee) and Jimmy Butler (torn right ACL), and Seth Curry (left groin) and Al Horford ... Read More »

Be the first to comment!