National Sports
Reliever Cade Winquest becomes rare Yankees’ Rule 5 draft selection to make opening day roster
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Reliever Cade Winquest had hopped into the shower when Aaron Boone tried to call him before the New York Yankees left Arizona for opening day in San Francisco. Winquest immediately called back — and that’s when he found out he had made the major league roster and was headed to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joel Embiid returning to 76ers’ lineup after 13-game absence Wednesday against the Bulls
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid will return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls after missing 13 consecutive games due to a right oblique strain. Embiid has been limited to just 33 games this season due to injuries. The latest injury for the 2023 MVP occurred during a 124-117 win over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, right-hander Bryce Miller to start season on injured list
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford started the season on the 10-day injured list while right-hander Bryce Miller opened on the 15-day IL as the team got down to the 26-man active limit Wednesday. Crawford, 31, has been Seattle’s starting shortstop for opening day each of the last seven seasons and is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres pitcher Yu Darvish is starting season on restricted list while recovering from elbow surgery
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
Right-hander Yu Darvish began the season on the Padres’ restricted list while he recovers from elbow surgery, which means he won’t be getting paid immediately by San Diego. Darvish was placed on the restricted list instead of the injured list as the Padres got down to the 26-player active limit Wednesday. The 39-year-old Japanese star ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons add depth at QB behind Penix and Tagovailoa by signing veteran Trevor Siemian
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons added depth at quarterback by signing Trevor Siemian on Wednesday. Siemian, 34, was released by the Tennessee Titans on Jan. 12. Siemian spent time on the Titans’ practice squad the past two seasons and last appeared in a regular-season game in 2023 for the New York Jets. He was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Red bandwagon cranks up the RVs for Nebraska’s Sweet 16 showdown with Iowa in Houston
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
Oklahoma City was caught off-guard by the invasion of Nebraska Cornhuskers fans for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Thousands of people in red took over the arena and downtown eating and drinking establishments. Young men made celebratory dives into a nearby canal after wins. Word spread that some of the bars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barcelona routs Real Madrid 6-2 in quarterfinals of Women’s Champions League, Bayern beats United
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Barcelona moved closer to a record-extending eighth straight semifinal in the Women’s Champions League with a 6-2 rout of Real Madrid in the first leg of the quarterfinals on Wednesday, while Manchester United made its last-eight debut with a 3-2 loss to Bayern Munich at Old Trafford. Ewa Pajor scored twice, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams receiver Puka Nacua sued for allegedly making antisemitic remark, biting woman
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Star Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has been sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder on New Year’s Eve. The civil lawsuit was filed this week in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. The suit also cites ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Silver insists NBA will ‘fix’ tanking issue before next season, says he likes 65-game rule
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Tanking is going to be addressed. The 65-game rule might remain. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver insisted Wednesday that the league will change its draft process and address its tanking problem before the start of next season. And he pointed to the league’s player participation policy — citing the effect it has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian pair Pereira, Michaud in third after short program at figure skating worlds
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
PRAGUE — Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud are in podium position at the world figure skating championships. The Canadian pair finished third in the short program with a personal-best score of 75.52 in their romantic routine to “Say You Love Me” by Jessie Ware at O2 Arena. Pereira, of Milton, Ont., and Michaud, of Trenton, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Masters coverage to include stats-driven look at Amen Corner on Prime Video
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — For those who can’t get enough of the Masters, Augusta National is providing even more coverage this year. Its new deal with Prime Video will include a stats-driven broadcast of Amen Corner. The Masters released its broadcast schedule Thursday for the April 9-12 tournament, which offers its usual full menu of ... Read More »
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