National Sports
Brad Keselowski is seeking a special day at Martinsville for his 600th NASCAR Cup start
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
Brad Keselowski will make his 600th career start on Sunday in the Cup Series, a tribute to the adaptability of a 42-year-old who became NASCAR’s first millennial champion in 2012. “It’s a number I never dreamed of,” Keselowski said before practice and qualifying at Martinsville Speedway, the 0.526-mile oval in Southwest Virginia where he will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matt Turner is in goal for US against Portugal, displacing Matt Freese
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Turner was in goal for the United States for Saturday’s friendly against Belgium, raising the possibility he has a chance to regain the Americans’ starting job from Matt Freese at the World Cup. Turner, 31, was the U.S. starter at the 2022 World Cup but hadn’t played for the national team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World No. 9 Mboko withdraws from Canada’s BJK Cup tie in Kazakhstan
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
TORONTO — Tennis star Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from Canada’s upcoming Billie Jean King Cup tie in Kazakhstan due to scheduled dental surgery. The world No. 9 from Burlington, Ont., said in a statement Saturday that she is getting four wisdom teeth removed after experiencing recurring dental pain. Marina Stakusic of Mississauga, Ont., is also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-host Mexico revamps training center and hopes to match its 1970 and 1986 World Cup performances
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s best performances at the World Cup came during the two occasions it hosted the tournament. Now that the country will be hosting for the third time — with the United States and Canada — fans want history to repeat itself. And maybe more. To ensure optimal preparation, the Mexican Football ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ashlon Jackson’s buzzer-beating 3 for Duke stuns LSU and etches its place in March Madness lore
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It took Ashlon Jackson a long time to get to bed after hitting the latest memorable buzzer-beater in March Madness, a 3-pointer in the women’s NCAA Tournament that kept Duke’s season alive. There were hundreds of text and social media messages to respond to, including one from Kevin Durant. Jackson laughed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Magnitude wins Dubai Gold Cup after $12M race goes ahead despite the war in Iran
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Magnitude beat race favorite Forever Young to win the Dubai Gold Cup on Saturday in the first major outdoors sporting event since the outbreak of the Iran War. The 4-year-old American horse, ridden by Jose Ortiz and trained by Steven Asmussen, successfully resisted a determined effort from Japan’s Forever ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins place Christopher Morel on 10-day injured list with an oblique strain
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins placed infielder Christopher Morel on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of a left oblique strain. Morel was in the starting lineup for Miami’s season opener against Colorado on Friday before he became a late scratch. The 26-year-old Morel was expected to provide a power bat when the Marlins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘A legend’: Moguls great Mikaël Kingsbury gets high praise from Alexandre Bilodeau
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
Mikaël Kingsbury has always credited those around him for his success. Now as his career winds down, it’s his turn to receive some praise for his impact on freestyle skiing. Before the Canadian championships, the 33-year-old from Deux-Montagnes, Que., paid tribute to many people while reflecting on his career. Near the top of that list ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers scratch 2-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom from start against Phillies with sore neck
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Texas Rangers scratched two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom from his scheduled start Saturday against the Phillies because of neck stiffness. The Rangers gave left-hander Jacob Latz the start. Latz failed to win a spot in the rotation out of spring training. He’s pitched mostly out of the bullpen in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senegal parades Africa Cup trophy in Paris as it appeals CAF decision to strip title
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Senegal players paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in front of thousands of fans on Saturday, despite the Confederation of African Football’s decision to strip the country of the title and award it to Morocco. Ahead of a friendly match against Peru at Stade de France, Senegal players led by captain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Stephen Gogolev finishes fourth at world figure skating championships
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
PRAGUE — Canada’s Stephen Gogolev finished fourth in men’s singles with another impressive performance Saturday at the world figure skating championships. Fifth after Thursday’s short program, Gogolev scored a personal-best 186.66 in his free skate to “Piano Concerto No. 2” by Sergei Rachmaninov to move up one spot. That lifted his total to 281.04 — ... Read More »
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