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Jeff Perconte is promoted to general counsel of MLB players’ union
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Perconte was promoted to general counsel of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday in another move following the forced resignation of union head Tony Clark. Perconte, 48, is the No. 3 person on the union’s legal team behind interim executive director Bruce Meyer and interim deputy executive director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter storm bringing freezing rain, heavy snow sweeping into Ontario, Quebec
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
MONTREAL — A winter storm is sweeping across Central Canada and headed toward the Atlantic region, bringing a mix of heavy rain, freezing rain or significant snowfall depending on the region. In Toronto, police said flooding had been reported in North York, East York, and Scarborough, and officers warned motorists to exercise caution while driving. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals. The 8-6 defeat left the team with a 3-1 record at the end of its pool schedule. Mexico and Italy wrap up Pool B ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
The “KPop Demon Hunters” hit “Golden” has been performed quite a few times over the past few months. Singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami have made stops at Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon’s shows, the Brit Awards and even the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. But when they take the stage at the Oscars on Sunday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec watchdog submits report into police shooting of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec’s police watchdog says it has submitted its report to the prosecutor’s office into the killing of a 15-year-old boy by Longueuil police last September. Nooran Rezayi was shot dead by police on Montreal’s South Shore after officers responded to a 911 call about a group of allegedly armed youth in a residential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders are signing edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
The Washington Commanders are signing edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contracts cannot become official until the new league year begins at 4 p.m. EDT. Chaisson’s deal for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian anthem played again at Paralympics after Germany athletes’ protest at Milan Cortina
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
The Russian national anthem rang again at the Paralympics on Wednesday, a day after Germany athletes appeared to stage a protest in the podium ceremony at Milan Cortina. Ivan Golubkov won Russia’s third gold of these Games in the men’s Para cross-country 10km interval start sitting. Anastasiia Bagiian then added the nations’ fourth gold by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman for NASCAR race at Las Vegas
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss a second consecutive NASCAR race because of vertigo and will be replaced by Justin Allgaier at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “Alex continues to work closely with doctors toward being medically cleared, but he’s still experiencing some lingering symptoms,” said Jeff Andrews, president and general ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders have a tough decision to make regarding Maxx Crosby’s future now that trade was nixed
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
A deal isn’t a deal until it’s official. The Las Vegas Raiders learned that hard lesson Tuesday night when the Baltimore Ravens backed out of a blockbuster trade for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. A person with knowledge of Baltimore’s decision told The Associated Press that Crosby failed his physical. The person spoke on condition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Liberal MP Idlout says threats to the North key to her floor-crossing decision
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
OTTAWA — Nunavut MP Lori Idlout says having a say in decisions affecting her community at a critical time for Canada’s North was a key factor in her decision to join the Liberal government. News that Idlout had become the first member of the NDP to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal caucus broke late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Syracuse fires coach Adrian Autry following 3 unsuccessful seasons in post-Jim Boeheim era
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Adrian Autry has been fired as head basketball coach at Syracuse after three largely unsuccessful seasons. The school announced the decision Wednesday, one day after the Orange lost 86-69 to SMU in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Syracuse lost its final six games and 12 of the ... Read More »
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