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Shoulder injury rules Leipzig’s Yan Diomande out of Ivory Coast games
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Sought-after young winger Yan Diomande has been sidelined with a shoulder injury which rules him out of the Ivory Coast squad for upcoming friendlies ahead of the World Cup, his club Leipzig said Monday. The 19-year-old Diomande has shot to prominence this season with 10 goals and seven assists in 26 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Music Review: Robyn’s ‘Sexistential’ is in a pop class all its own
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — She first performed the title track, “Sexistential,” on Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ — alone, in leather and heels — a rap atop minimal house production about having one-night stands in your 40s, 10 weeks into in vitro fertilization-aided pregnancy. It was sexy, and funny, and kitschy, and polarizing. It was everything ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s Champions League quarterfinals kick off with Madrid-Barcelona and an all-London derby
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MADRID (AP) — The quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League kick off this week featuring the Real Madrid-Barcelona Spanish rivalry and the all-London encounter between defending champion Arsenal and Chelsea. The last-eight will also include the latest chapter in the historic rivalry between Lyon and Wolfsburg, two of the powerhouses in women’s soccer. Manchester United, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s the latest on Air Canada jet crash at New York LaGuardia Airport
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
An Air Canada jet carrying 76 people touched down and slammed into a fire truck on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, killing its two pilots and injuring many more. Here are the latest developments. All times Eastern. 7:02 a.m. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says his thoughts and prayers are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The mysterious England absence of Ben White has finally come to an end
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal defender Ben White is back in the England squad for the first time since walking out on the team midway through the last World Cup. White was called up by national coach Thomas Tuchel on Monday for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan as a replacement for the injured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto Blue Jays extend general manager Ross Atkins, manager John Schneider
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays locked in their leadership group Monday with contract extensions for Ross Atkins and John Schneider. Atkins’ five-year deal runs through 2031, while Schneider’s covers 2028. The moves follow Toronto’s World Series appearance and American League East title last season. Atkins has overseen five playoff appearances since taking over in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Payet ends playing career marked by highlight-reel goals for Marseille, West Ham and France
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Dimitri Payet called time on a playing career where he earned a reputation as one of soccer’s entertainers, catching the eye with spectacular free kicks and wizardry on the ball. The 38-year-old announced his retirement on Sunday. He was out of contract after finishing a spell with Brazilian club Vasco da Gama. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Toronto Blue Jays extend GM Atkins, manager Schneider
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed general manager Ross Atkins to a five-year extension through 2031 and manager John Schneider to a two-year extension through 2028. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ligue 1 club Marseille parts with Pablo Longoria after a turbulent, trophyless reign
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Ligue 1 club Marseille confirmed Monday the departure of its former president Pablo Longoria, who failed to win titles and to bring back stability at the former powerhouse of French soccer with a succession of coaches. The nine-time French champions and 1993 Champions League winners said in a statement they have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sweet 16 mixes some surprise teams with chalk favorites. Here’s 16 numbers to know about next round
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
The regional semifinals, better known as the Sweet 16, are up next in the NCAA Tournament. The fun re-starts Thursday, and here are 16 numbers to know to help you get ready: 1 Duke is the seventh straight No. 1 overall seed to advance to the Sweet 16. The Blue Devils also were the overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yaxel Lendeborg finally finds the spotlight at Michigan in leading Wolverines to Sweet 16 berth
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg began to chuckle at the podium when Michigan center Aday Mara expressed dismay in not understanding the meaning of the word “mercenary.” Rather than leave his Spanish-born teammate hanging, Lendeborg jumped in, answering the question that’s hovered over the Wolverines program — and many others — in the modern ... Read More »
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