March 22nd, 2026
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Illinois State beats Wake Forest 78-75, winning twice in NIT for first time in 30 years

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Ty Pence had 23 points, Johnny Kinziger scored 19, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with two seconds left, and Illinois State rallied to beat top seed Wake Forest 78-75 on Sunday in the second round of the NIT. Fourth-seeded Illinois State (22-12) heads to No. 2 seed Dayton for a campus-site quarterfinal. ... Read More »

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Enright’s goal helps Wisconsin beat Ohio State 3-2 at Frozen Four, win program’s 9th championship

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Claire Enright scored the go-ahead goal in the third quarter Sunday, Ava McNaughton had 34 saves, and No. 2 seed Wisconsin beat top-seeded and Ohio State 3-2 at the Frozen Four to win its second consecutive national championship. Wisconsin (35-4-2) leads all NCAA programs with nine NCAA titles — which ... Read More »

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Rockies reliever RJ Petit will miss this season after having Tommy John surgery

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Colorado Rockies reliever RJ Petit will miss this season after he had Tommy John surgery with an internal brace. The operation was performed by Dr. Keith Meister on Friday in Dallas, according to MLB.com. The Rockies selected the 6-foot-8 Petit with the first pick in last year’s Rule 5 draft. The ... Read More »

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Vinícius scores twice to lead Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-2 win over Atletico in La Liga

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Vinícius Júnior scored twice to lead 10-man Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid and keep in touch with La Liga leader Barcelona on Sunday. Vinícius converted a penalty in the 52nd minute to cancel out Ademola Lookman’s first-half opener before the Brazil forward later grabbed the winner ... Read More »

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Former teammates, now rivals: Cambridge, Ohio State face Hidalgo, Notre Dame with Sweet 16 at stake

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge and Hannah Hidalgo were teammates on the USA Basketball Under-17 national team in 2022. On Monday, they will be on opposing sidelines trying to get their teams into the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Cambridge and third-seeded Ohio State (27-7) face Hidalgo and sixth-seeded Notre Dame (23-10) ... Read More »

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Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets. The 22-year-old Alcaraz, who completed the career Grand Slam when he won the Australian Open in January, dropped to 17-2 this season. The No. 1 player in the men’s ... Read More »

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Roman Celentano replaced Patrick Schulte on US roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga, (AP) — Cincinnati’s Roman Celentano was replaced by Columbus’ Patrick Schulte on Sunday on the U.S. roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal. Celentano did not dress for Cincinnati’s 4-3 win over Montreal on Sunday in Major League Soccer, and the U.S. Soccer Federation said, “Celentano has been withdrawn to avoid a potential ... Read More »

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Fitzpatrick goes from disappointment to winning at Valspar Championship

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick put the disappointment of a close call at Sawgrass behind him Sunday when he birdied the 18th hole from just inside 15 feet to cap off a 3-under 68 and win the Valspar Championship by one shot over David Lipsky. Fitzpatrick managed to play bogey-free on a sunbaked ... Read More »

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Thomas’ 17 points propel No. 3 Duke past No. 6 Baylor 69-46 in 2nd round of women’s March Madness

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Delaney Thomas had 17 points and Toby Fournier scored 13 of her 15 points in the first half, helping No. 3 Duke beat No. 6 Baylor 69-46 on Sunday in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Arianna Roberson had 10 points and 10 rebounds off the bench and Ashlon ... Read More »

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Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan’s team

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Tyler Reddick chased down Brad Keselowski and led the final 28 laps Sunday at Darlington Raceway for his fourth NASCAR Cup Series victory this season. Reddick, who drives for the 23XI Racing team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan, started from the pole position and led 77 laps ... Read More »

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Jade Picard’s late goal helps Montreal Carabins win U Sports women’s hockey title

By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026

ELMIRA — The Montreal Carabins are the new U Sports women’s hockey champions. Jade Picard put away the winner late in the third period as Montreal surged past the Concordia Stingers 5-2 on Sunday in the gold-medal game of the tournament. Catherine Proulx and Laurie-Anne Ethier added empty-net goals for the Carabins in the final ... Read More »

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