National Sports
MLB Free Agency: 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Tarik Skubal has won back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards and will make $32 million this season after winning his salary arbitration hearing. Detroit’s ace left-hander could next set more contract records for a pitcher in free agency. Skubal could become a free agent for the first time after the World Series next fall, along with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bottcher returns to skip position on new team with Walker and Horgan brothers
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Brendan Bottcher is returning to the skip position with a new-look team. The Alberta-based foursome will include third Jacob Horgan, second Tanner Horgan and lead Geoff Walker. A Team Bottcher post on social media says the new rink brings together championship pedigree, elite shotmaking and competitive drive. Bottcher and Walker most recently played together with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tumbler Ridge gets arena funding through NHL’s Hockeyville after deadly shootings
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is among several communities in Canada awarded funding through the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville program just weeks after a mass shooting attack in the town where eight people were killed and dozens more hurt. Thirteen provincial and territorial winners were announced in the annual competition where Canadian towns demonstrate their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nate Diaz is returning to MMA for a bout with Mike Perry on the Rousey-Carano undercard
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nate Diaz will return to mixed martial arts for the first time in nearly four years when he fights fellow brawler Mike Perry on the undercard of Ronda Rousey’s meeting with Gina Carano. Most Valuable Promotions on Monday announced the latest addition to the Netflix card scheduled for May 16 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thad Matta retires at Butler following a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime college basketball coach Thad Matta announced Monday he is retiring after a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments and a national title game appearance with Ohio State. Matta spent the past four seasons at Butler, his second stint at the helm of his alma mater. The Bulldogs suffered a season-ending 91-81 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas a No. 1 seed in March Madness with Booker, Harmon and a friendly road map to the Final Four
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Longhorns roll into the women’s NCAA Tournament with a No. 1 seed and a friendly road map for a return trip to the Final Four. They aren’t the overall No. 1 seed for March Madness. That’s UConn. But with a standout duo of Madison Booker and Rori Harmon, an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Rangers forward Lafrenière named NHL first star of the week
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
NEW YORK — New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafrenière was named NHL first star of the week on Monday. He led all NHL players with seven points (five goals, two assists) last week. Lafrenière had two game-winning goals to help the Rangers win all four games over the stretch. Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton, Calgary and Prague named host cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Edmonton, Calgary and Prague have been selected as the host cities for the next edition of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028. The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association unveiled their choices Monday of the two Canadian cities and the capital of the Czech Republic in connection with the league’s annual March general managers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton, Calgary and Prague to co-host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey tournament
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
EDMONTON — The World Cup of Hockey will be held in Canada and Czechia in 2028. The NHL and NHLPA say that Edmonton, Calgary and Prague will serve as co-hosts of the eight-team tournament in February of that year. The tournament made its debut in 1996 and was last played in 2016 in Toronto. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea handed fine but avoids points deduction for making ‘undisclosed payments’ of $62M
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Chelsea was fined $14.3 million but avoided a points deduction after admitting to breaching Premier League rules in relation to undisclosed payments of more than $60 million during its previous ownership under Roman Abramovich. Sanction agreements were reached, the league said Monday, after Chelsea self-reported potential breaches to the Football Association that came to light ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets agree to trade quarterback Justin Fields to Chiefs to serve as Mahomes’ backup, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets have agreed to a trade that will send quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The Jets will receive a sixth-round draft pick in 2027 for Fields and pick up $7 million of his ... Read More »
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