March 23rd, 2026
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Hidalgo has another strong performance, Notre Dame women beat Ohio State to move into Sweet 16

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo put together another dominant performance with 26 points, 13 rebounds and eight steals as sixth-seeded Notre Dame advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 15th straight time with a 83-73 victory over third-seeded Ohio State on Monday in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. It is the ... Read More »

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Brandon Woodruff avoids IL stint and will start Brewers’ 5th game of the season

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff will be ready to start the season on time, a welcome development for a Brewers rotation lacking experience. The Brewers announced Monday that the two-time All-Star right-hander would start their fifth game of the season, March 31 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Woodruff had spent spring training working his ... Read More »

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3 heli-skiers dead in avalanche near Terrace, B.C., in deadly weekend

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

KITIMAT — Police in Terrace say three heli-skiers have died after being caught in an avalanche north of the British Columbia community, as part of a deadly weekend in the province’s backcountry. RCMP in Terrace say the avalanche happened on Mount Knauss on the Iridium Shoulder ski run on Sunday at around 1:28 p.m., when ... Read More »

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Pentagon spokesman says it will issue new press credentials but remove media offices

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

The U.S. Defense Department will issue new press credentials but remove media offices from the Pentagon after a judge sided with The New York Times in a lawsuit regarding limits on reporters’ access to the building, a department official announced Monday. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the agency disagrees with the ruling and will appeal. ... Read More »

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Tana Umaga, Mike Blair named assistants to new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former New Zealand captain Tana Umaga and Scotland scrumhalf Mike Blair have been named as assistants to new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie. Umaga, Blair and Neil Barnes were named on Tuesday along with Jason Ryan, the only assistant to former coach Scott Robertson to retain his job. Blair played ... Read More »

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Patriots release QB Josh Dobbs, positioning Tommy DeVito to serve as Drake Maye’s backup

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

The New England Patriots will have a new backup for quarterback Drake Maye this upcoming season. On Monday the team released Josh Dobbs, who served as Maye’s backup last season during their run to the Super Bowl. The decision comes two weeks after the Patriots signed Tommy DeVito, their third quarterback in 2025, to a ... Read More »

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Highly rated prospect Carson Benge wins Mets’ right field job

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Touted prospect Carson Benge made the New York Mets’ opening day roster and will begin the season as their starting right fielder. The team announced Monday that Benge is set to make his major league debut Thursday against reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates at ... Read More »

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Randy Bennett leaving Saint Mary’s to become Arizona State’s coach

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has lured Randy Bennett away from Saint Mary’s to become its next men’s basketball coach. Arizona State and Saint Mary’s announced Bennett’s hiring following a team meeting with the Gaels on Monday. “This was a difficult decision after calling Saint Mary’s home for so long and building this program ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Three heli-skiers dead in B.C. avalanche

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

KITIMAT — Police say three heli-skiers are dead after an avalanche on Mount Knauss in northwestern British Columbia. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »

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Budget watchdog nominee promises ‘pointy analysis’ as MPs question independence

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

OTTAWA — Ottawa’s choice for the next federal fiscal watchdog promised not to go lightly on the federal government if she is confirmed for the post. Annette Ryan, a longtime public servant and the current deputy director at Canada’s financial intelligence agency, Fintrac, was named as cabinet’s pick to lead the Office of the Parliamentary ... Read More »

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B.C. company faces U.S. sanctions over alleged ties to terrorist group Hezbollah

By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026

WASHINGTON — A British Columbia company has been sanctioned by the United States over its alleged ties to fundraising for the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah. Seven Seas for International Trading and Logistics is among a network of 16 companies and individuals designated for sanctions by the U.S. Treasury Department, which says they are led by ... Read More »

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