National Sports
Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson wanted his Cougars simply to stick to what they do best in defending with their typical toughness to open March Madness. Illinois coach Brad Underwood hoped his team would “just let it rip.” They got what they wanted in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament while posting the two most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitt hires College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over reeling women’s basketball program
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony is heading north to take over Pittsburgh’s struggling women’s basketball program. Pitt athletic director Allen Greene announced Monday that the Panthers have tabbed Harmony to replace Tory Verdi, who was fired this month after finishing 8-23, including a 1-17 mark in conference play. Verdi’s dismissal came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DePaul gives athletic director DeWayne Peevy another contract extension
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul has given athletic director DeWayne Peevy an extension that keeps him under contract through 2031. Peevy is in his sixth year in charge of the Blue Demons athletics department, a tenure that includes record-setting fundraising and revenue growth as well as significant capital investments. This is Peevy’s second contract extension in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robot strike zone will create winners and losers among pitchers, batters who earned human calls
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Gausman got 709 called strikes over the past decade on pitches out of the strike zone, tied for the third highest total in the major leagues. “I would have thought maybe I was top 20 maybe but top five is kind of kind of crazy,” the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Pro Football Hall of Fame honors 3 assistant coaches with the award of excellence
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Influential special teams coach Mike Westhoff, former San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach Bobb McKittrick and longtime defensive coach Ted Cottrell will be honored with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Awards of Excellence for the 2026 class. The Hall announced on Monday that the three assistants were picked as part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL mourns the death of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children from a house fire
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
The NHL is grieving the death of reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children from a house fire in Minnesota. Pierce, 37, covered the Wild as a correspondent for NHL.com for the past decade and was a prominent podcaster among several other roles she held in sports media in the Twin Cities area. Having learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robot umpires are coming to MLB. Here’s how they work
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues this year. The Automated Ball/Strike System will be introduced in the form of a challenge system in which the human umpire makes each call, which can be appealed to the computer. Robot umpires have been tested in the minor leagues since 2019, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle Kraken assume majority ownership of Climate Pledge Arena
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken ownership group, led by Samantha Holloway, announced the creation of One Roof Sports and Entertainment on Monday. One Roof Sports and Entertainment will serve as the umbrella brand of the organization to “oversee a growing portfolio of properties and fuel new opportunities.” Holloway also announced the group has entered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LA28 unveils a bold, superbloom-inspired look for the Los Angeles Olympics
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has announced its official look, and it’s a blast of bold colors. The graphic patterns and color palettes will be used to identify everything from credentials to staff uniforms to signage to competition venues and the athletes village. The concept announced Monday is based on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A crowded bench and a 16-point win: The Nuggets finally look whole again
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
DENVER (AP) — For the first time in four months the Denver Nuggets look like the team their new management team of Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace assembled in the offseason, one featuring a strong starting five and enviable depth. Peyton Watson returned from a pulled hamstring and a six-week absence Sunday and helped the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Olivia Miles’ decision for another college season is paying off in many ways for the guard and TCU
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Olivia Miles understands why people thought she was making a dumb decision returning for another college season when she was a projected lottery pick in last year’s WNBA draft. “I can’t blame them,” Miles said. “To leave what I left on the table seemed stupid and seemed like, what is ... Read More »
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