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Sheinbaum meets FIFA’s Infantino to review Mexico’s 2026 World Cup preparations
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met on Monday with FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino to assess preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada in June and July. Sheinbaum said on her social media account that she had breakfast with Infantino at the National ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments, remarks about religion on Instagram
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday in the wake of anti-LGBTQ comments and remarks about religion he made in videos on his Instagram account. “They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” he said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Blue Jays RHP Cody Ponce carted off in 3rd inning of debut after apparent right knee injury
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto right-hander Cody Ponce had to be carted off the field in the third inning of his Blue Jays debut after he appeared to injure his right knee while trying to make a play on a ground ball. Ponce stumbled while chasing Jake McCarthy’s infield grounder and went down in the dirt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cody Ponce carted off field in first Blue Jays start
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
TORONTO — Cody Ponce’s first Major League Baseball appearance in five years came to an abrupt end on Monday night. Ponce was carted off the field in the third inning of the Toronto Blue Jays’ series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies. His knee appeared to buckle as he chased down a ground ball hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Syracuse legend Gerry McNamara formally introduced as new Orange coach
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — He became a legend as a player at Syracuse, helping the Orange to the program’s only national championship as a freshman in 2003. Now, his alma mater is banking on him becoming a legend on the sidelines. Syracuse University officials Monday formally introduced former star guard Gerry McNamara as the program’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After a harrowing travel ordeal, Iraq faces Bolivia for a 2026 World Cup spot
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Earlier this month, Iraq coach Graham Arnold was stranded in Fujairah, on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates, due to the Mideast war. He wondered if his national team would even be able to compete for one last chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After traveling a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers giving shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 million deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt has agreed to terms on an eight-year, $50.75 million contract, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced. USA Today first reported that the two sides were on the verge of agreeing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver-based pro-Palestinian group listed as terrorist entity dissolved in Canada
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Canadian government says a pro-Palestinian group added to the country’s list of terrorist entities in 2024 has been dissolved. The federal corporation database with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada says the Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network was “dissolved for non-compliance” on Friday. The group had been registered in British Columbia under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatum ruled out, Brown returns to lineup for Celtics vs Hawks
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Boston Celtics are swapping one key player for another in their Monday night contest against the Atlanta Hawks, as Jayson Tatum heads back to the bench and Jaylen Brown returns to the lineup following a two-game absence. Tatum, who ruptured his Achilles in May, made his season debut on March 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolves’ Anthony Edwards available for game vs. Mavericks
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards will be available for Monday night’s game against Dallas, coach Chris Finch said before the game. Edwards, averaging a career-high 29.5 points per game, returns after missing the previous six games with pain in his right knee. Edwards would need to play in all eight remaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused B.C. cop killer wants to be found mentally fit for trial, lawyer tells court
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The lawyer for the man accused of killing of RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park in 2022 says he wants to be found mentally fit for trial. Jongwon Ham, who appeared at the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on Monday wearing a black shirt and grey suit, is charged with ... Read More »
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