National Sports
Top prospect Anton Frondell, the No. 3 pick in 2025 NHL draft, is en route to Blackhawks
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Anton Frondell, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 draft, is expected make his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks this week. Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said before Sunday’s game against Nashville that Frondell was headed for Chicago from his native Sweden “we hope as soon as possible.” And while Blashill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fletcher Loyer stars as Purdue advances to 3rd straight Sweet 16, beating Miami 79-69
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Fletcher Loyer scored 24 points, Trey Kaufman-Renn had 19 points and nine rebounds, and No. 2 seed Purdue beat Miami 79-69 on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the third straight time and seventh in the last nine years. In his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Carolina advances to 2nd straight women’s Sweet 16 with 74-66 win over Maryland
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Elina Aarnisalo had 21 points, Lanie Grant scored 20 and North Carolina used a strong fourth quarter to beat Maryland 74-66 on Sunday and reach the women’s Sweet 16 for the second year in a row. Nyla Harris had 14 points and eight rebounds and Indya Nivar added 11 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akliouche shines as resurgent Monaco beats slumping Lyon and Lille wins at Marseille
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Maghnes Akliouche scored a brilliant individual goal and American forward Folarin Balogun netted a penalty as Monaco rallied to win 2-1 at Lyon for a sixth straight league victory. Coach Paulo Fonseca’s slumping Lyon side is seven games without a win overall having equaled a club record with 13 straight victories. Sixth-place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manchester City wins English League Cup by beating Arsenal 2-0
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Manchester City won the English League Cup on Sunday with a 2-0 win against Arsenal in the final at Wembley Stadium. Nico O’Reilly scored both goals in the second half as City claimed the first major piece of domestic silverware this season. Victory may also have handed Pep Guardiola’s team a psychological ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wizards forward Justin Champagnie and Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell suspended 1 game for fighting
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Washington forward Justin Champagnie and Oklahoma City guard Ajay Mitchell each received a one-game suspension for fighting and escalating an on-court altercation that spilled into the seating area during a game, the league announced Sunday. Both were suspended without pay. Thunder forward Jaylin Williams was fined $50,000, while Oklahoma City guard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Randy Arozarena apologizes to Seattle teammate Cal Raleigh over comments after handshake snub at WBC
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
Randy Arozarena has apologized to Seattle Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after Arozarena cursed out the catcher for not returning a handshake at the World Baseball Classic. “I understand that with Opening Day a few days away, I don’t want it to be a distraction. Cal and I have talked and I apologized for what I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NC State rules out All-ACC guard Zoe Brooks against Michigan in 2nd-round matchup
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — N.C. State star guard Zoe Brooks has been ruled out of a second-round NCAA Tournament matchup with Michigan on Sunday. Brooks watched her teammates warm up as she stood on crutches and wore a protective boot on her right foot. The All-ACC guard was injured Friday night when the seventh-seeded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham crisis deepens after loss to Forest as Arsenal, Man City battle in League Cup final
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Tottenham’s Premier League survival fight was plunged deeper into crisis on Sunday with a 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. The relegation six-pointer left Spurs one place and one point above the drop zone and raised further questions about the future of coach Igor Tudor. Fellow relegation-fighting Forest climbed above Spurs to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Cup hero Götze omitted as Frankfurt loses Bundesliga derby 2-1 in Mainz
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt dropped World Cup hero Mario Götze and lost 2-1 at local rival Mainz in their Bundesliga derby on Sunday. Paul Nebel scored both goals for Mainz, grabbing the winner in the 89th minute to set off wild celebrations and deal Frankfurt its second defeat under new coach Albert Riera. Nebel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Akliouche makes the difference as Monaco beats slumping Lyon for 6th straight league win
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Maghnes Akliouche scored a brilliant individual goal and American forward Folarin Balogun netted a penalty as Monaco rallied to win 2-1 at Lyon for a sixth straight league victory. Coach Paulo Fonseca’s slumping Lyon side is seven games without a win overall having equalled a club record with 13 straight victories. Although ... Read More »
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