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Padres GM Preller says Yu Darvish went on restricted list to rehab from surgery at his own pace
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish is beginning the season on the San Diego Padres ‘ restricted list because the veteran right-hander wants to proceed deliberately in his recovery from elbow surgery while he contemplates his future, general manager A.J. Preller said. Preller praised Darvish’s decision for its benefits to the team and its fans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto plans to increase transit, close roads to move visitors during FIFA World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Officials in Toronto say the city has put together a comprehensive plan to manage the transportation of hundreds of thousands of visitors who are expected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto will host six World Cup matches beginning in June, including the first-ever World Cup match on Canadian soil featuring the Canadian men’s team. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson has 23 and the Trail Blazers rout the fading Bucks 130-99
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Milwaukee Bucks 130-99 on Wednesday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo remained sidelined with a left knee injury. Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija each had 18 points and Donovan Clingan added 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Blazers, who have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates ace Paul Skenes gets chased in the 1st inning by the Mets on opening day
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Skenes didn’t even get through the first inning on opening day. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner gave up five runs and got only two outs Thursday against the New York Mets, putting the Pittsburgh Pirates in an early hole at Citi Field. Hurt by shoddy defense from Oneil ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia Southern’s Hana Haden hired as Memphis women’s basketball coach
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has hired Hana Haden from Georgia Southern as the 14th women’s basketball coach in program history. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the hiring Thursday. Haden will be introduced at a news conference on Wednesday. Haden just earned honors as the 2026 Sun Belt Coach of the Year after taking Georgia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke coach says Caleb Foster will try to make his March Madness return against St. John’s
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Duke coach Jon Scheyer said point guard Caleb Foster will try to play in Friday night’s Sweet 16 matchup against St. John’s. Foster broke his right foot in Duke’s regular-season finale and missed the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament for the top-seeded Blue Devils. He was on the court Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lessard wants rematch with Mexico, but reaching ’28 Olympics remains top priority
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics remains the top goal, but Rachel Lessard would welcome the Canadian women’s flag football team getting another shot at Mexico at this summer’s world championship. Mexico defeated Canada 12-0 last year to capture the gold medal at the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Continental flag football championship. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tamika Catchings embraces a new WNBA spotlight as a USA Network commentator
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Tamika Catchings never wanted to get into broadcasting when she retired from the WNBA a decade ago. She had other aspirations in her post-playing career. That all changed when she was an analyst for a few college games back in 2017 and now she can’t imagine life without it. The Indiana Fever great will get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the rest of the season because of injuries
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the remainder of the Chicago Bulls’ season because of injuries, the team announced on Thursday. Ivey, acquired Feb. 3 from Detroit in a three-team trade, has been sidelined since Feb. 11 with a sore left knee. He averaged 8.5 points in 37 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AP Mock Draft 2.0: The Raiders take Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Fernando Mendoza didn’t participate in on-field drills at the combine last month but plans to showcase his skills at Indiana’s pro day next week. He doesn’t have to do anything else to improve his draft positioning. The Heisman Trophy winner who led Indiana to its first national championship is an overwhelming favorite to be the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves are relying on veteran Chris Sale to provide stability for a rotation ravaged by injuries
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are leaning on Chris Sale to provide much-needed stability for a rotation that has been decimated by injuries this spring. Sale, 36, will start Atlanta’s season-opening game against Kansas City on Friday night. It will be Sale’s second-straight opening day start and seventh of his career. Sale, who won ... Read More »
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