March 26th, 2026
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“Born Ready” Guerrero Jr. bobblehead giveaway sure to be a hit with Blue Jays fans

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

TORONTO — When the Toronto Blue Jays were in the midst of their deep playoff run last fall, the promotions staff was immersed in plans for the team’s 2026 giveaway schedule. The idea for a fresh Vladimir Guerrero Jr., bobblehead stemmed from the slugger’s on-field interview after Game 6 of the American League Championship Series ... Read More »

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Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said he finished a recent morning training run and returned to his hotel sweating to find some other Formula 1 drivers just getting up. He was pleased. “I know that none of the drivers I’m racing against have trained as hard as I have and given it what I ... Read More »

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Kulusevski had a ‘small intervention’ on injured knee after seen limping in Sweden camp

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski revealed on Thursday he had a “small intervention” on his injured right knee that has kept him sidelined all season and will cause him to miss the World Cup playoffs with Sweden. Kulusevski has been in Sweden’s camp this week for the buildup to the semifinal playoff against ... Read More »

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Senegal vows to fight ‘unfair administrative robbery’ after CAF strips AFCON title

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Senegal was the victim of a “grossly unfair administrative robbery” when it was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title, Senegalese Football Association president Abdoulaye Fall said on Thursday. At a news conference in Paris, Fall said Senegal will fight to defend its “honor” at the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for ... Read More »

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March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

Florida’s Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida’s ball. Iowa coach Ben McCollum quickly consulted video coordinator Jace Smith, who checked his iPad ... Read More »

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London Marathon organizers looking at creating a two-day event for 2027

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

LONDON (AP) — The London Marathon could become a two-day event in 2027 so more people can take part. Organizers say they are “continually exploring innovative ways” to make the event bigger “while delivering positive benefits for London.” “We are looking at the intention for the London Marathon to take place across two days,” organizers ... Read More »

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Alabama QB Ty Simpson says he’s ‘absolutely’ a first-round pick after his pro day workout

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama’s pro day in front of NFL scouts. The quarterback went through a 40-plus-minute throwing session Wednesday for dozens of the league’s key decision makers. He previously threw at the NFL combine in February but elected to go through another workout ... Read More »

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A soothing study session: Students cram in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw as musicians play

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

AMSTERDAM (AP) — From the stage of Amsterdam’s historic concert hall, violinist Hyunjin Cho and cellist Efstratia Chaloulakou look out over row after row of young faces illuminated by the glow of laptop screens. The plush red seats of the Concertgebouw’s main auditorium are occupied by students cramming for upcoming exams and finishing dissertations as ... Read More »

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Italy hosts Northern Ireland in World Cup playoffs aiming to avoid third straight failure

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

Four-time champion Italy hosts Northern Ireland in the standout semifinal of the World Cup playoffs in Europe on Thursday. The Azzurri are under pressure to avoid failing to qualify for soccer’s biggest event for a third consecutive time after being eliminated by Sweden in 2017 and North Macedonia in 2022. In all, 16 teams are ... Read More »

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‘It’s tough’: New York Rangers officially eliminated from playoff contention

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

TORONTO — J.T. Miller and the New York Rangers expected big things when they broke training camp back in the fall. Coming off a playoff-less spring that resulted in forward Chris Kreider and defenceman K’Andre Miller getting shipped out of town, the club believed its remaining core — led by star goaltender Igor Shesterkin — ... Read More »

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Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase. ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said he finished a recent morning training run and returned to his hotel sweating after his workout to find a few fellow Formula 1 drivers just getting up. “I know that none of the drivers I’m racing against have trained as hard as I have and given it what ... Read More »

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