National Sports
Quadir Copeland scores 24 and NC State beats 15th-seeded Pittsburgh 98-88 in the ACC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Quadir Copeland had 24 points and eight assists, Ven-Allen Lubin added 18 points and No. 7 seed N.C. State beat 15th-seeded Pittsburgh 98-88 on Wednesday in the second round of the ACC Tournament. N.C. State (20-12) advances to play No. 2 seed and 10th-ranked Virginia in the quarterfinals on Thursday. N.C. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah Valley will play in WAC tournaments after $1 million deposit issue cleared up
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Utah Valley and the Western Athletic Conference have cleared up a dispute over a $1 million deposit that threatened to leave the Wolverines out of the league’s men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. Utah Valley plans to leave the WAC for the Big West Conference at the end of this school year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hendrickson joins Ravens, Crosby still on Raiders and QB Jones re-signs with Colts
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens landed their star pass rusher in Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby is back in Las Vegas for now and Daniel Jones is staying in Indianapolis as part of a busy start to the new league year. The biggest move Wednesday came when the Ravens agreed to a four-year, $112 million contract with four-time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Maple Leafs struggling following resumption of NHL play after Winter Games
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
Life after the Milan Cortina Olympics has been tough for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto is a dismal 0-6-2 since the NHL resumed play following the Winter Games. The Leafs’ latest setback was a 3-1 decision in Montreal on Tuesday night. Toronto did gain a point with a 4-3 shootout loss to New Jersey on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Head priest of Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh accused of stealing baseball cards from Walmart
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The head priest and dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh is facing charges after being accused of stealing more than $1,000 in baseball cards from a Walmart. The Very Rev. Aidan Smith was arrested Feb. 27 by police just after leaving the Walmart in Economy Borough, just outside Pittsburgh, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PGA Tour targets bigger fields in bigger markets as it moves closer to new model
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The PGA Tour wants to double the number of signature events and expand fields to 120 players with a 36-hole cut as it looks to overhaul its competitive model to bring the best players together on the best golf courses in big markets. It also would lead to two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travis Kelce returns to Kansas City Chiefs for 14th season with Patrick Mahomes and Co.
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce will be back catching passes from Patrick Mahomes for the Kansas City Chiefs one more time. The Chiefs made official their deal to bring the four-time All-Pro tight end back for a 14th season Wednesday, when the new league year made pending contracts official. The 36-year-old Kelce had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts, QB Daniel Jones agree to 2-year deal worth up to $100 million, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Daniel Jones plans to stay with the Indianapolis Colts for at least two more years. The two sides agreed to a new contract, a deal that will pay Jones up to $100 million, a person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person requested anonymity because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In an era of unprecedented player movement, why one college basketball senior stuck around
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Dixon could have left. The thought crossed the Duquesne forward’s mind a few times over the years. Maybe more than a few. There might have been situations where Dixon could have found more playing time. Or more money. Or a higher profile. Or a mixture of all three. Yet as each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s sports and youth minister said it’s “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in its ongoing war. Iran was expected to take part in the World Cup that will be held across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zuby Ejiofor, Shaheen Holloway and Nigel James Jr. take top Big East awards
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor won the Big East Player of the Year award Wednesday after powering St. John’s to its second consecutive regular-season championship. Shaheen Holloway of Seton Hall was selected the league’s Coach of the Year, and Marquette guard Nigel James Jr. took Freshman of the Year honors. Ejiofor and Holloway were ... Read More »
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