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WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning. Specifics still need to be finalized over the next few weeks as lawyers on both sides work on the new CBA. A term sheet should be done in the next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘He’s changed his whole mindset’: Pettersson’s work shines in Vancouver Canucks’ win
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Elias Pettersson has been working on his game. It’s been a difficult season for the star centre and his Vancouver Canucks, one marred by a slew of unexpected setbacks and sharp criticism for the team’s highest-paid player. Amid the noise and disappointment, Pettersson has been trying to simplify — and shoot more. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets forced lone referee to work overtime, lose 4-3 in shootout to Predators
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators had a lot of ice to cover at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night. So did the lone man in stripes. When veteran NHL referee Chris Lee was unable to make it to Winnipeg owing to weather and travel issues, the game was played under a rare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Message has got across’: Leafs sticking up for each other after Matthews injury
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
TORONTO — Craig Berube read his players the riot act after a delayed response to a dirty hit that ultimately ended their captain’s season. The Maple Leafs are playing out the string in a campaign that started with Stanley Cup talk. The team is now at least making a point of sticking up for each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: Barcelona, Liverpool have work to do as Bayern looks to set up Madrid quarterfinal
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will look to complete a trio of Spanish successes over English rivals in the Champions League ‘s round of 16 on Wednesday. A day after Real Madrid ousted Manchester City, Barcelona takes on Newcastle at Camp Nou with the score at 1-1 from last week’s first leg after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!African soccer confederation strips Senegal of Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
GENEVA (AP) — Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the final” and its 1-0 win in extra time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal turns to CAS to appeal ‘unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable’ Africa Cup decision
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has criticized the “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision” to strip its team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to host nation Morocco two months after they contested the final. The Confederation of African Football’s appeals board on Tuesday ruled Senegal “forfeited the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA and players union have reached a verbal agreement for a new CBA
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning. Specifics still need to be finalized over the next few weeks as lawyers on both sides work on the new CBA. A term sheet should be done in the next day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA and players union have aligned on key elements for a new collective bargaining agreement
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA and players union have aligned on key elements for a new collective bargaining agreement. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Caufield scores in overtime as Canadiens edge Bruins 3-2
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MONTREAL (AP) — Cole Caufield scored 4:38 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in a rivalry matchup Tuesday night. Caufield tapped a pass from Nick Suzuki into the back of the net for his 40th of the season, becoming the first Canadien to reach the mark since Vincent Damphousse in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikita Kucherov nets a hat trick and 2 assists as the Lightning beat the Kraken 6-2
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored three goals for his sixth career hat trick and added two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Tuesday night. Brandon Hagel had a goal and three assists for the Lightning, who remained four points behind first-place Buffalo in the Atlantic Division. Anthony Cirelli ... Read More »
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