National Sports
Cori Close sounds a warning on coaching’s new grind as UCLA’s postseason run rolls on
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Cori Close isn’t sure how much longer she will be coaching. The responsibilities of coaches have changed a lot in her 33 years in the game, especially in the last few years. “I’ve never been as tired as I’ve been in the last two years, and it’s made me think how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will Wade leaves NC State for a second shot to coach LSU after Matt McMahon’s firing
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
LSU fired fourth-year coach Matt McMahon on Thursday and rehired former Tigers coach Will Wade from N.C. State, where Wade was in only the first of a six-year contract with the Wolfpack. “This was not an easy decision,” Wade wrote in a social media post Thursday in which he thanked N.C. State for the opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland player Sammie Szmodics stretchered off after heavy collision in World Cup playoff game
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
PRAGUE (AP) — Ireland midfielder Sammie Szmodics was stretchered off after being left unconscious following a heavy collision with an opponent in a World Cup qualification playoff game against the Czech Republic on Thursday. Szmodics collided with Czech player Stepan Chaloupek as they both moved toward a high ball. Szmodics collapsed to the ground immediately ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sánchez strikes out 10 in 6 shutout innings, Bohm, Schwarber go deep in Phillies’ 5-3 win over Texas
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and tossed three-hit ball over six shutout innings in his first start since he signed a $104 million contract extension, and Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm each homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Sánchez did not issue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yordan Alvarez’s towering shot in opener ruled foul
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez might have been robbed of a home run in his first at-bat of the season — by the ballpark. The Houston Astros slugger hit a towering shot toward the right-field foul pole that hit the roof scaffolding of Daikin Park in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikayla Blakes and Hannah Hidalgo bring high-scoring flair to Vanderbilt-Notre Dame in March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mikayla Blakes thinks of her Sweet 16 showdown with Hannah Hidalgo more as Vanderbilt against Notre Dame than a matchup of two of the nation’s top three scorers. Commodores coach Shea Ralph would expect exactly that mentality from the Division I scoring leader, even during March Madness and the Fort ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin McGonigle begins his career with 4 hits in Tigers’ 8-2 win over Padres on opening day
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kevin McGonigle got four hits and drove in two runs in his auspicious major league debut during the Detroit Tigers’ 8-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. The 21-year-old McGonigle hit a two-run double with the bases loaded on the first big league pitch he saw in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sebastian Fundora big favorite to retain the WBC super welterweight title against Keith Thurman
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Soft-spoken Sebastian Fundora acknowledged that his opponent has done more to promote their fight for the WBC super welterweight championship. And if it came down to a war of words, Keith Thurman would be the unquestioned winner. But as far as the actual bout, Fundora is a substantial favorite, listed at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Michigan hopes for sweeter outcome in Chicago against Alabama after bitter Big Ten championship loss
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg and his Michigan teammates were none too pleased to return to the same locker room. They still had a bitter taste in their mouths from their trip to Chicago two weeks ago. They hope this one is a little sweeter. “We tried to switch the whole vibe in the locker ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garrett Crochet throws 6 shutout innings as Red Sox defeat Reds 3-0
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — Garrett Crochet allowed only three hits in six innings, Ceddanne Rafaela hit an RBI single in the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox got their first opening day shutout since 2015, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Thursday. Roman Anthony had three hits for the Red Sox, who had their 11th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets and veteran outfielder Tommy Pham agree to a minor league contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Tommy Pham and the New York Mets have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn’t been announced by the team. The 38-year-old Pham, who played for ... Read More »
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