National Sports
Minnesota’s Sophie Hart is thriving at home. Her nickname even rhymes with the mascot
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Sophie Hart decided about three years ago to transfer home to Minnesota, her then-teammates at North Carolina State sent her off with a clever nickname. Soph the Goph. Hart’s father liked it so much he spearheaded a T-shirt line. The merch has been a hot item during her final college season, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers begins her final March push as the Sooners host Idaho
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers has one last chance to reach the Final Four. The 6-foot-4 senior has been one of the nation’s best post players the past three years, a third-team AP All-American as a sophomore and an All-SEC first-team selection as a junior and senior. She reached the Elite Eight as a sophomore at Oregon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Florida coach Hodgson’s emotions run from tears to touch of anger after NCAA Tournament debut
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — From tears, to praise, to a touch of anger. South Florida’s Brian Hodgson ran the gamut of emotions in making his NCAA Tournament head coaching debut not far from where he grew up, and following an 83-79 first-round loss to Louisville on Thursday. The Bulls’ first-year coach’s eyes began to well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Islanders plan to move their AHL affiliate to Hamilton, Ontario
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for next season, the franchise announced on Thursday. The relocation requires approval by the AHL Board of Governors. Should the move be permitted, the team currently known as the Bridgeport Islanders will play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After first March Madness victory, underdog Prairie View A&M prepares for defending champion Florida
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dontae Horne, Cory Wells and the rest of the Prairie View A&M basketball program didn’t get much time to celebrate the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory. Fresh off a 67-55 win over Lehigh on Wednesday night in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, the Panthers (19-17) were getting ready quickly for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After first March Madness victory, underdog Prairie View A&M prepares for defending champion Florida
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dontae Horne, Cory Wells and the rest of the Prairie View A&M basketball program didn’t get much time to celebrate the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory. Fresh off a 67-55 win over Lehigh on Wednesday night in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, the Panthers (19-17) were getting ready quickly for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After first March Madness victory, underdog Prairie View A&M prepares for defending champion Florida
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dontae Horne, Cory Wells and the rest of the Prairie View A&M basketball program didn’t get much time to celebrate the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory. Fresh off a 67-55 win over Lehigh on Wednesday night in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, the Panthers (19-17) were getting ready quickly for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After first March Madness victory, underdog Prairie View A&M prepares for defending champion Florida
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dontae Horne, Cory Wells and the rest of the Prairie View A&M basketball program didn’t get much time to celebrate the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory. Fresh off a 67-55 win over Lehigh on Wednesday night in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, the Panthers (19-17) were getting ready quickly for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers’ LeBron James upgraded to available against Heat, set to tie NBA record for games played
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James was upgraded to available for the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game in Miami on Thursday, meaning he is now set to tie Robert Parish for the NBA’s all-time games played record. The Lakers said the 41-year-old James is dealing with left foot arthritis, but would play, as would Luka Doncic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sungjae Im gets dialed in and shoots 64 to lead the Valspar Championship
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Sungjae Im, who missed two straight cuts upon his return from a wrist injury, found his form Thursday in the Valspar Championship with two eagles that offset a few late mistakes in his round of 7-under 64 for a one-shot lead over Brandt Snedeker. The Copperhead course at Innisbrook was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McNeese’s boom box-carrying student manager Amir ‘Aura’ Khan runs it back in March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The student manager with the highest Q rating in college basketball was back, this time for just one game. Amir “Aura” Khan turned into a social media star during last year’s March Madness for leading McNeese out of the locker room carrying his giant, yellow, thumping boom box. The exposure from ... Read More »
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