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‘Calm, focused and ready’: Canada continues World Cup prep ahead of two friendlies
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
TORONTO — Jesse Marsch sees a group at ease. Canada’s men’s soccer team gathered at BMO Training Ground on Toronto’s chilly, windswept northern edge Tuesday as it ramps up preparations as co-hosts for the World Cup. Among the players not in attendance is star left back Alphonso Davies, who remained in Germany with Bayern Munich ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants agree to $1.5 million, 1-year deal with veteran lefty Ryan Borucki
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The San Francisco Giants and left-hander Ryan Borucki have agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract. As part of the deal announced Saturday, Borucki can earn $250,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched: $50,000 apiece for 20 and each additional 10 through 60. Borucki, who turns 32 on March 31, was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers add to their bullpen depth by acquiring Jake Woodford from Rays
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers boosted their bullpen depth Tuesday by acquiring right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander K.C. Hunt. Milwaukee made room for Woodford on its 40-man roster by transferring outfielder Akil Baddoo to the 60-day injured list. Woodford, 29, spent last season with the Arizona ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Acuff and Thomas started working on their chemistry even before starring for Arkansas
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
Arkansas freshmen Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas were plotting their on-court relationship in chats while they were still recruits. “We talked about it in high school when we first committed and like I said, it don’t just take a game, it takes practice, workouts, just it takes a lot of communication, I would say, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In land of tall corn, is it a tall order to ask Cyclones and Hawkeyes fans to unite for Sweet 16?
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
It’s a cornucopia of basketball this week in the state that produces the most corn. For the first time, the Iowa State Cyclones and Iowa Hawkeyes advanced to the Sweet 16 of the men’s NCAA Tournament in the same year. Fans for both schools should unite — right? — and declare that for at least ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida hopes to sign coach Todd Golden to another extension to potentially stave off blue bloods
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — With potential job openings looming at college basketball blue bloods Kansas and North Carolina, Florida is looking to sign coach Todd Golden to a third contract extension in as many years. Athletic director Scott Stricklin said Tuesday that “we’re going to do everything in our power to make sure he always ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A look at Mohamed Salah’s trophy-laden career at Liverpool, in numbers
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Mohamed Salah has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, bringing to a close a trophy-laden nine-year spell at the club. Here’s a by-the-numbers look at his time at Anfield. ___ 4 The number of Golden Boot awards won by Salah at Liverpool for being the top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Down to 4 defensemen, Senators hold the Rangers to the fewest shots by an NHL team since 2015
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — James Reimer kept expecting the New York Rangers to put shots on net. They rarely did. And by the end of the game Monday night, the Ottawa Senators had allowed just 10 shots on goal in a 2-1 victory at Madison Square Garden. It was the fewest shots against in franchise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota names Brett Larson its men’s hockey coach, turning again to St. Cloud State for the hire
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota named Brett Larson its men’s hockey coach on Tuesday, turning to in-state rival St. Cloud State for a second straight hire after the Gophers and Bob Motzko agreed last week to make a coaching change. Larson agreed to a five-year contract, pending completion of a background check and approval by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA owners ratify landmark 7-year CBA, setting up a sprint to the May 8 regular-season start
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA Board of Governors unanimously ratified the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement on Tuesday. Their vote came a day after the players also unanimously approved the seven-year CBA, which will begin this season and run through 2032. It represents a landmark labor deal for the WNBA and its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rick Pitino has seen and done it all in hoops. He’s doing it again for St. John’s in March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 24th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — When Dylan Darling drove the lane and beat the buzzer with a thrilling layup last Sunday to send St. John’s to its first Sweet 16 of the 21st century, Rick Pitino did not celebrate in the moment. While his players exploded off the bench and tackled Darling in front of the ... Read More »
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