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College Baseball Notebook: Texas off to its fastest start since 2005 championship season
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Texas has produced its fastest start in more than two decades thanks largely to a dominant pitching staff. The unbeaten Longhorns also are producing at the plate and on the basepaths as they get ready to open Southeastern Conference play. Texas gave up more than four runs in a game for the first time on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona chases its first Big 12 tourney title as the No. 1 seed, No. 2 seed Houston tries to defend
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Arizona had one final gut-check moment before the Big 12 Tournament last weekend, when the second-ranked Wildcats had to rally from 11 down to beat Colorado and ultimately finish with the most regular-season wins in program history. There hadn’t been a whole lot of them this season. The Wildcats (29-2) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newly acquired forward Curtis Douglas eager to make an impact with Vancouver Canucks
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Curtis Douglas knows what people expect of him when he steps on to the ice. The six-foot-nine, 242-pound centre says he’s more than just a big body and some dangerous fists, though, as he joins the Vancouver Canucks. “I’m really excited to be able to go out there and show that I can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tom Brady and the Fanatics Flag Football Classic moving from Riyadh to Los Angeles
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Tom Brady and the Fanatics Flag Football Classic are moving closer to home for their inaugural event, switching from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles. The venue swap for the March 21 competition comes on the heels of the Iran war and amid travel advisories. It was slated to be held at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Injured Kane with Bayern for Atalanta in Champions League but doubtful to start
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MUNICH (AP) — Harry Kane trained following a calf injury and traveled with Bayern Munich to Italy on Monday with no certainty of starting the Champions League game at Atalanta on Tuesday. Kane missed Friday’s 4-1 win over Borussia Moenchengladbach in the Bundesliga with what coach Vincent Kompany described as a “knock on his calf.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-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 Ryan Prager, standing at home plate and admiring his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders agree to deals with C Tyler Linderbaum and CB Eric Stokes, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders took a major step toward improving their substandard offensive line Monday, agreeing to a three-year, $81 million contract with three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, someone with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The club also agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract Monday to retain cornerback Eric Stokes, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Chicago Bears and safety Coby Bryant agree on a 3-year, $40 million contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears and former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant have agreed to a three-year, $40 million contract, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract can’t be finalized until the start of the league year on Wednesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A managed injury turns worse for Brad Marchand, and the Panthers wait for answers
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The Florida Panthers aren’t expecting to see Brad Marchand play again anytime soon, and with the team’s playoff hopes dwindling it’s possible that the two-time Stanley Cup winner and Olympic silver medalist’s season could be over. Marchand has been dealing with a lower-body injury for some time, Florida coach Paul Maurice said Monday. The Panthers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Isaiah Likely and Jordan Stout follow John Harbaugh to the Giants, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — John Harbaugh wasted little time bringing two players with him to the New York Giants whom he was very familiar with as coach of the Baltimore Ravens. The Giants on Monday agreed to sign tight end Isaiah Likely to a three-year contract worth $40 million, according to a person familiar with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams are signing CB Jaylen Watson to play alongside Trent McDuffie in KC reunion, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cornerback Jaylen Watson has agreed to a three-year contract worth up to $51 million with the Los Angeles Rams, keeping him alongside Trent McDuffie after their successful four-year partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of ... Read More »
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