National Sports
‘The message has to be real’: NHL coaches on the art of delivering pre-game speeches
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
Mike Sullivan has delivered plenty of speeches in the locker room. Playoff games. Stanley Cup finals. A gold-medal showdown at the Olympics. The New York Rangers bench boss has also addressed teams in the dog days of a professional hockey schedule that might stretch from September to late June. “You can play over 100 times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA, players’ union set to meet again hours after 12-hour marathon talks
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and players’ union will meet again Wednesday, hours after a marathon negotiating session to get a new collective bargaining agreement deal done. The two sides wrapped up a 12-hour negotiation at 5 a.m. EDT without reaching a deal. Union executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson said Wednesday morning that there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Utah Mammoth sign forward Nick Schmaltz to an 8-year, $64 million contract extension
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Forward Nick Schmaltz re-signed with the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, agreeing to an eight-year contract extension worth $64 million rather than going to free agency this summer. Schmaltz will count $8 million against the salary cap annually through the 2033-34 NHL season. “There was never a doubt that Utah is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thanksgiving Eve may join the NFL’s holiday lineup as the league explores new TV windows
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
The NFL is considering adding a game the day before Thanksgiving to this season’s schedule as it continues to explore additional broadcast windows. The possibility of a Thanksgiving Eve game was first reported by ESPN. The three Thanksgiving Day games are among the most watched during the regular season. Last year’s slate averaged 44.7 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens recall goalie Jacob Fowler from AHL, will start against Senators
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Montreal Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket and named him the starter for their game Wednesday night against the Senators in Ottawa. The move comes with the Canadiens appearing ready to move on from Sam Montembeault, who began the season as Montreal’s starter. Montembeault has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boca Juniors unveils $50M-$60M Bombonera expansion to 80,000 seats
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — After River Plate presented a project to roof its Monumental stadium, its rival Boca Juniors announced that it will expand the capacity of its mythical “Bombonera” stadium, in what will be the biggest remodeling work in its almost 90 years of history. Renovations will cost between 50 and 60 million dollars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: Real Madrid and Man City square off again, PSG hosts Chelsea
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
Real Madrid and Manchester City go at it again in the Champions League on Wednesday. For the fifth season in a row, the rivals have been drawn against each other in European club soccer’s biggest competition. By the end of the round of 16 they will have played each other three times this season after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills and Josh Allen agree to restructure QB’s contract in salary cap-saving move, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has agreed to restructure his contract in a move that frees up approximately $12 million in much-needed salary cap space for the team entering the NFL’s new year, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jeff Perconte is promoted to general counsel of MLB players’ union
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Perconte was promoted to general counsel of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday in another move following the forced resignation of union head Tony Clark. Perconte, 48, is the No. 3 person on the union’s legal team behind interim executive director Bruce Meyer and interim deputy executive director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals. The 8-6 defeat left the team with a 3-1 record at the end of its pool schedule. Mexico and Italy wrap up Pool B ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders are signing edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
The Washington Commanders are signing edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contracts cannot become official until the new league year begins at 4 p.m. EDT. Chaisson’s deal for ... Read More »
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