National Sports
Romelu Lukaku withdraws from Belgium friendlies in US to focus on fitness
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
BRUSSELS (AP) — Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku has withdrawn from Belgium’s friendlies in the United States to get fitter. Lukaku has been sidelined for months by a hamstring injury and lacks playing time with his club. He preferred to use the international break to work on his fitness, the Belgian federation said on Tuesday. Belgium ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer fans launch complaint over World Cup ticket prices to European Commission
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
Soccer fans have launched a formal complaint with the European Commission against FIFA over World Cup ticket prices. Football Supporters Europe (FSE) said on Tuesday it joined with consumer group Euroconsumers to allege soccer’s world governing body had abused its position to impose excessive prices. FSE accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” in December when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahead of UConn vs. Michigan State, Hurley can’t help but look to a St. John’s rematch in Elite Eight
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The warning comes from about every coach, every player each March — heck, in any sport as the stakes are raised as the games carry more gravitas — don’t look too far ahead. Worry about the next practice, the next game, not what could happen down the road. Then there’s Dan Hurley. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ole Miss announces college gambling center as concerns rise over addiction, athletes
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
The University of Mississippi on Monday announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling, which researchers describe as the “first of its kind in the nation” amid rising national concern about betting on collegiate sports. The center was approved by the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees in February and will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!British PM Starmer helps snooker world champs stay at the Crucible amid overseas interest
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
Helped by an intervention from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, snooker ’s world championship is staying at its long-time home of the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield until at least 2045 amid fears it could have moved to China or Saudi Arabia. The iconic venue, which has hosted snooker’s biggest tournament since 1977, will undergo a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scottie Scheffler withdraws from the Houston Open with a baby on the way
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Scottie Scheffler withdrew from the Houston Open on Tuesday, a tournament that was always questionable for him to play because his wife is expecting their second child. Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the world, has been runner-up at the Houston Open three times, including the last two years when he made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antoine Griezmann joining MLS club Orlando City from July on a 2-year deal
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is moving to Orlando City in Major League Soccer this summer. The 35-year-old World Cup winner from France signed with Orlando City on Tuesday. The deal lasts from July through the 2027-28 season with an option for an extra year. Orlando City said Griezmann will join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dan Hurley overlooking Tom Izzo? UConn coach turns attention to possible St. John’s matchup
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The warning comes from about every coach, every player each March — heck, in any sport as the stakes are raised as the games carry more gravitas — don’t look too far ahead. Worry about the next practice, the next game, not what could happen down the road. Then there’s Dan Hurley. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Future of Sport in Canada Commission calls for sport system overhaul
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s final report states that sport stands at a defining moment. The report released today says the current fragmented, inconsistent and too-often unsafe system doesn’t meet the expectations of Canadians. The commission held cross-country consultations, conducted a public survey, held a summit and issued two public reports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league. Woods has been at every match as a captain and a cheerleader while recovering from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom but Aicher’s third place puts overall title on hold
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
HAFJELL, Norway (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin vs. Emma Aicher for the most prestigious title in women’s skiing will go to the season-ending final race on Wednesday. Shiffrin won yet another slalom on Tuesday — her ninth in 10 World Cup starts this season — by a massive margin of 1.32 seconds ahead of Wendy Holdener. ... Read More »
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