March 23rd, 2026
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Feds say more than 51,000 firearms reported as compensation program nears close

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says gun owners have reported more than 51,000 firearms to the federal government with one week left to go in a program to provide compensation for banned guns. The figure is well short of the 136,000 firearms for which the government set aside money when the buyback program for individual ... Read More »

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College baseball notebook: Players who followed Chris Pollard from Duke leading the way for Virginia

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

Virginia’s baseball program has shown no drop-off without Brian O’Connor. In fact, the Cavaliers are doing quite nicely with Chris Pollard at the helm. The new-look Wahoos (20-5, 6-3) are in the top 10 in the polls and have won their first three Atlantic Coast Conference series to sit in a five-way tie for second ... Read More »

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Top Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt makes opening day roster

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — JJ Wetherholt is heading to the majors. Cardinals director of baseball operations Chaim Bloom told reporters on Monday that Wetherholt, the seventh pick in the 2024 amateur draft out of West Virginia, will be on the opening day roster. The 23-year-old shortstop hit .212 with two home runs and seven RBIs ... Read More »

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Randy Bennett set to leave Saint Mary’s to become Arizona State’s next coach, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State is expected to lure Randy Bennett away from Saint Mary’s to become its next men’s basketball coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday because Bennett is meeting with his team at Saint Mary’s before an ... Read More »

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Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her more than $19 million

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $19.25 million. After a nearly two-week trial in Santa Monica, jurors found the 88-year-old Cosby liable for the sexual battery and assault of Donna Motsinger. Cosby’s attorney, ... Read More »

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Fred Hoiberg turns Nebraska from laughingstock to March Madness darling and Sweet 16 squad

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Fred Hoiberg carried the nickname “The Mayor” during his playing days at Iowa State, a reflection of his popularity in Ames, Iowa. With the following he’s gained as Nebraska’s head basketball coach, perhaps “Governor” would be fitting. And if he leads the Cornhuskers past rival Iowa in the Sweet 16, any ... Read More »

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Italy coach Gattuso says ‘no alibis’ for World Cup playoff as he sends Chiesa home

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

ROME (AP) — Coach Gennaro Gattuso acknowledged that only “someone without blood running through their veins” wouldn’t feel nervous as Italy attempt to avoid failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Gattuso is still just as feisty and gritty as when he played on the Italy team that won the country’s fourth World ... Read More »

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Raptors sign former top pick Markelle Fultz to 10-day contract

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract, the NBA club announced Monday. Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA draft, last played in the NBA in 2024-25, suiting up for the Sacramento Kings. The 27-year-old averaged 2.7 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 8.8 minutes ... Read More »

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Tristan Jarry gets another shot as Edmonton Oilers search for answers in net

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

EDMONTON — After another uneven stretch in goal, the Edmonton Oilers are turning back to Tristan Jarry for a chance to steady things in net. Connor Ingram went 2-3 with 15 goals against over the last five games, and Jarry is expected to start one of two road games, either Tuesday in Utah or Thursday ... Read More »

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Virginia becomes first First Four team to reach Sweet Sixteen after 83-75 double-OT win over Iowa

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kymora Johnson scored 28 points as 10th-seeded Virginia became the first First Four to reach the regional semifinals after an 83-75 double-overtime win over No. 2 seed Iowa on Monday in a women’s NCAA Tournament second-round game. The Cavaliers (22-11) won three games in five days, defeating Arizona State 57-55 ... Read More »

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Air traffic control recordings offer glimpse into situation before LaGuardia crash

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

OTTAWA — As investigators pore over the site where Air Canada Flight 8646 crashed on Sunday night at LaGuardia airport in New York City, a review of publicly available air traffic control radio transmissions offers a glimpse into what controllers were dealing with in the moment before the crash — and the sorrow of one ... Read More »

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