National Sports
F1’s Japanese GP will be the last for 5 weeks due to the effects of the Iran war
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — The Japanese Grand Prix is only the third race of the new Formula 1 season, but it will be last one for five weeks with events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia called off because of the war in Iran. The next F1 race is not until May 3 in Miami. Here’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oregon State AD Scott Barnes to retire in August
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes will retire on Aug. 31 after nearly 10 years in the position, the university announced Thursday. Following his retirement, Barnes will serve in an advisory role for the department through Aug. 31, 2027. “While this chapter comes to a close, I look forward to continuing to support Oregon State ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston College hires UConn assistant Luke Murray, son of actor Bill Murray, as basketball coach
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Boston College hired UConn assistant Luke Murray on Thursday as coach of a slumping men’s basketball program that has gone 17 years without an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Murray, the son of actor Bill Murray, will be a first-time head coach. He replaces Earl Grant, who was fired earlier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Automated Ball-Strike System sees 60.7% success rate in first games
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Terry Francona had every reason not be a fan of the Automated Ball-Strike System, after the Cincinnati Reds’ 3-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. However, the longtime manager was taking the long view after game one of 162. Francona saw a walk by Eugenio Suárez on a full count ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ilya Sorokin shines against Stars to give the playoff-chasing Islanders a much-needed 2-1 win
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Ilya Sorokin gave the New York Islanders the type of elite goaltending they needed facing one of the NHL’s top teams while in the thick of a playoff chase, making 26 saves to beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Thursday night. Sorokin was locked in from the drop of the puck, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second baseman Nico Hoerner agrees to 6-year deal with Cubs, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a six-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal, marking another major commitment for the franchise. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The long-term contract for Hoerner comes after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paul Waring trying to get his game on track and leads in Houston by one shot over Woodland
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Paul Waring felt he had been giving away shots and he was in position to do that again Thursday in the Houston Open. Instead, the Englishman made a great escape for par and opened with a 7-under 63 for a one-shot lead over Gary Woodland. Waring and Woodland are both in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens sign center Danny Pinter, who spent 5 seasons with the Colts
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have signed center Danny Pinter. The team announced the move Thursday. The 29-year-old Pinter has played all five of his NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. Pinter has played 77 games in his NFL career, making 10 starts. The Ravens have an opening at center after star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran forbids its sports teams from traveling to ‘hostile’ countries
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has banned its sports teams from traveling to countries it considers “hostile,” Iranian state TV reported Thursday ahead of Tractor FC’s scheduled soccer game in Saudi Arabia. The ban announced by Iran’s Ministry of Sports in Tehran didn’t mention the World Cup which starts June 11 in the United States, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eugenio Suárez unable to produce clutch hit in rematch against Garrett Whitlock
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Eugenio Suárez hoped to come up big again in a late-game situation against Garrett Whitlock. Instead, Whitlock won the matchup this time. Suárez came up with two outs and a runner on second in the eighth inning with the Cincinnati Reds trailing the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Thursday. The 34-year old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carson Benge homers in big league debut to help Mets pound Pirates in opener
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — In his fourth major league plate appearance, Carson Benge connected. And when he saw the ball sail over the right-field fence, the 23-year-old New York Mets rookie couldn’t help but shout and jump for joy as he rounded first base. “I kind of blacked out running around the bases. I don’t ... Read More »
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