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Fernando Tatis Jr. ignites the Dominican Republic with a grand slam, sealing a WBC quarterfinal spot
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. knew the ball was gone, knew he had just hit a grand slam, knew the fans at loanDepot Park were going to spend the next few moments roaring so loudly that their cries would keep echoing off the ballpark’s roof. And he wasn’t done there. Forget the grand slam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zuby Ejiofor of St. John’s wins Big East Defensive Player of the Year. Villanova duo also honored
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor of St. John’s was selected Big East Defensive Player of the Year in balloting by the league’s head coaches announced Monday. Villanova guard Tyler Perkins was chosen Most Improved Player, and teammate Devin Askew won the Sixth Man Award. Creighton senior Josh Dix received the Sportsmanship Award. The 6-foot-9, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-1 and into WBC quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami. Tatis homered in the second inning on a 78.5 mph changeup off loser Ryan Prager, standing at home plate and admiring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marušić goal in stoppage time gives Lazio win over Sassuolo
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
ROME (AP) — A stoppage time goal from Adam Marušić gave Lazio a 2-1 win over Sassuolo and snapped its four-game winless streak in Serie A on Monday. Marušić headed in his first goal of the season after 90+3 minutes. Lazio had not won since January or scored in over a month but Daniel Maldini ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves LHP Joey Wentz to miss 2026 season after tearing ACL in his right knee
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NORTH PORT, Florida (AP) — One awkward step has cost Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz the 2026 season. The club said Monday that Wentz tore the ACL in his right knee while covering first base against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. There was initial hope that Wentz had avoided serious injury, but further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatis Jr. ignites Dominican Republic with a historic grand slam, sealing a WBC quarterfinal spot
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. knew the ball was gone, knew he had just hit a grand slam, knew the fans at loanDepot Park were going to spend the next few moments roaring so loudly that their cries would keep echoing off the ballpark’s roof. And he wasn’t done there. Forget the grand slam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecutor drops murder charge against shooter at Chiefs rally, citing state’s self-defense laws
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
A man who initially faced a murder charge for opening fire following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl win was sentenced Monday to two years in prison in a case prosecutors said was complicated by the state’s self-defense laws. Dominic Miller, who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge as part of a plea deal, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eriksson wins another medal, Canada wins big in wheelchair curling and para hockey
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MILAN — Para skier Kalle Eriksson picked up his second medal of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on Monday while Canada’s wheelchair curling team and Para hockey squad posted big victories. Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith raced to bronze in the men’s visually impaired super G in a time of one minute 13.29 seconds. Eriksson, from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston coach Kelvin Sampson defers induction into North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame to 2027
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson has deferred induction into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame until next year due to a scheduling conflict. The hall announced in January that Sampson would be part of the 2026 class, with induction set to take place May 1 in Greensboro, North Carolina. But the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US ‘rock star’ Paralympic skier wins silver for his late twin brother
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Patrick Halgren, the self-proclaimed “rock star” of the Milan Cortina Paralympics, said he could feel the presence of his late twin brother in his silver medal-winning Para alpine ski run on Monday. “He made this happen for real. He is the ski god and he has blessed me with speed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mentorship program gives veteran Masoli insight into options off football field
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
WATERLOO, ONTARIO — He hasn’t closed the door on a 14th CFL season but Jeremiah Masoli is looking at how he can continue chasing a Grey Cup title off the football field. The 37-year-old quarterback remains a free agent and is open to playing in 2026. But experience has taught the San Francisco native he’s ... Read More »
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