March 17th, 2026
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Raiders DE Maxx Crosby says on podcast he was angry and confused after Ravens canceled trade

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby said on his podcast that he was angry and confused by the Ravens’ decision to cancel the trade that would have sent him to Baltimore. “No one will ever admit what the real truth is. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter. I am where I’m supposed ... Read More »

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Oilers step up without Draisaitl, get ‘offence by committee’ to sink Sharks 5-3

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

EDMONTON — Adam Henrique earned a pair of assists as the Edmonton Oilers were able to rally without star forward Leon Draisaitl to pick up a huge 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor Murphy, Vasily Podkolzin, Max Jones and Zach Hyman scored for the Oilers (34-26-9) who have won ... Read More »

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Vikings agree to terms with veteran punter Johnny Hekker, a 4-time All-Pro

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms Tuesday on a contract with four-time All-Pro punter Johnny Hekker, who will begin his 15th season in the NFL. The 36-year-old Hekker spent last season with the Tennessee Titans. He played three years with the Carolina Panthers after spending his first 10 seasons with the ... Read More »

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In Miami for the WBC final, Venezuelan fans had plenty to celebrate as their team won the title

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Pablo Cuerta was watching batting practice before the U.S.-Venezuela championship game at the World Baseball Classic, when the realization hit him. He couldn’t lose. There were thousands of Venezuelans at the game in Miami on Tuesday night. There were thousands of Americans at the game as well. And some — like Cuerta, ... Read More »

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Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zendaya’s new ring has led many to believe she’s married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn’t confirming it and says some things should stay private. “I think there’s a balance between hiding and then also just like living your life and enjoying your life and protecting things that are ... Read More »

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Ruling overturns Senegal’s Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion. Senegal to appeal

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

GENEVA (AP) — Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the final” and its 1-0 win in extra time ... Read More »

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Predators pounce in shootout to edge Jets 4-3

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

WINNIPEG — Ryan O’Reilly scored the lone goal in the shootout to lift the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday. O’Reilly beat Connor Hellebuyck to the glove side in the first round of the shootout. Predators’ netminder Juuse Saros secured the win by stopping Gabriel ... Read More »

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Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from a blown eighth-inning lead to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez’s tiebreaking double in the ninth. Maikel Garcia’s third-inning sacrifice fly and Wilyer Abreu’s fifth-inning homer off rookie Nolan McLean built a 2-0 lead before a ... Read More »

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Venezuela wins its first World Baseball Classic title, beating the United States 3-2

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Venezuela wins its first World Baseball Classic title, beating the United States 3-2. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Evan Mobley and James Harden lead the way as Cavaliers beat short-handed Bucks 123-116

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Evan Mobley had 27 points and a season-high 15 rebounds, and James Harden also scored 27 as the Cleveland Cavaliers opened a three-game trip by beating the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 123-116 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. This was the career-high 32nd ... Read More »

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Randle’s 32 points lead the Timberwolves in a 116-104 win that hands the Suns a 3rd straight loss

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle scored 32 points and Bones Hyland had 22 points off the bench to help the Minnesota Timberwolves offset the absence of All-Star Anthony Edwards and beat the Phoenix Suns 116-104 on Tuesday night. Ayo Dosunmu added 19 points and Rudy Gobert had 19 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who are 7-4 ... Read More »

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