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CAF reacts to chaotic Africa Cup final with host of changes. General secretary Mosengo-Omba departs
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
Still dealing with the fallout from a contentious Africa Cup of Nations final, African soccer’s governing body has announced a raft of “changes and improvements” to its statutes and regulations. The structural, legal and administrative reforms will help the Confederation of African Football regain trust in its impartiality and ensure that the scenes from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alex Fitzpatrick wins 1st European tour title a week after brother Matt wins on PGA Tour
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
NEW DELHI (AP) — Alex Fitzpatrick overcame a six-shot deficit with a blazing run of birdies Sunday to overcome Eugenio Chacarra with a 3-under 69 to win the Indian Open, finally joining his older brother as European tour winners. Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2022 U.S. Open champion and a nine-time European tour winner, won the Valspar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos show glamour at the Dubai World Cup horse race but thinner crowds due to Iran war
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Colorfully dressed attendees gathered for horse races and social events at the Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The annual spectacle went ahead despite regional tensions linked to the conflict with Iran, but crowds were smaller than usual. This is a photo gallery curated by AP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Véron Mosengo-Omba steps down as CAF general secretary, Nigeria’s Samson Adamu takes over
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Véron Mosengo-Omba has stepped down as general secretary of the Confederation of African Football after five years as the deputy head of African soccer’s governing body. The Swiss-Congolese official, who left FIFA to take over as CAF general secretary in 2021, said Sunday he was stepping down “to devote myself to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Semenya criticizes IOC chief Coventry after transgender athletes barred
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
CAPE TOWN (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya on Sunday expressed her disappointment with International Committee President Kirsty Coventry over the decision to ban transgender athletes from competing at the Olympics. Semenya, who is South African, said she expected more from a woman leader like Coventry, who is from Zimbabwe and a fellow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Replacement officials, kickoffs and other rule changes will be discussed at NFL’s annual meeting
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
Replacement officials, potential rule changes, artificial intelligence, health and safety issues, international growth and flag football will be among many topics discussed when NFL owners, executives and coaches gather for their annual meeting this week in Arizona. One topic that dominated the conversation this time last year — the tush push — isn’t on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maatta finding his game, confidence since joining Flames
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
CALGARY — It has been a staggering turnaround for veteran defenceman Olli Maatta. The resurgent 31-year-old Finn had two more points Saturday, including the game-winning goal to lead the Calgary Flames to a 7-3 romp over the Vancouver Canucks. “It’s been a lot of fun,” said Maatta, who was part of the return when Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Improved Oilers cranking up the intensity in playoff push
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers are once again ramping it up at the right time after two consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup final. Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists to regain the NHL scoring lead as the Oilers made a big move up the Pacific Division standings, holding on to defeat Anaheim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes wins Japanese GP for second straight victory
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Italian 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes has won his second consecutive Formula 1 race, taking Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri of McLaren. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari was third with George Russell of Mercedes in fourth. McLaren’s Lando Norris was fifth with sixth for Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dylan Strome scores in regulation and shootout as Capitals beat Golden Knights 5-4
By Canadian Press on March 28th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dylan Strome scored once in regulation and the lone goal in the shootout as the Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on Saturday night. After squandering an early 3-0 lead, the Capitals erased a 4-3 deficit to force overtime and pull out the win. Hendrix Lapierre, Justin Sourdif, Anthony ... Read More »
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