March 17th, 2026
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South Africa wins the toss, fields in the 2nd cricket T20 against New Zealand

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — South Africa won the toss and elected to field Tuesday in the second Twenty20 cricket international against New Zealand at Seddon Park. The Proteas lead the five-match series 1-0 after winning the first match by seven wickets on a low-scoring pitch at Mount Maunganui. Allrounder Wiaan Mulder has replaced Jordan ... Read More »

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Italy’s improbable World Baseball Classic run ends, but Azzurri leave lasting impact at home

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Francisco Cervelli believes Italy won’t be sneaking up on opponents in three years at the next World Baseball Classic. “We are no longer the Cinderella,” the Italy manager said after the Azzurri were eliminated with a 4-2 semifinal loss to Venezuela on Monday night. “In three years they are going to take ... Read More »

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Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata says he’s stepping down after elimination in WBC

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

TOKYO (AP) — National team baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata has said he will step down following Japan’s loss to Venezuela 8-5 in Miami in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. The newspaper Sports Hochi reported Ibata saying it was his “intention to resign.” Japan is the defending champion and had won the event three ... Read More »

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Venezuela rallies past Italy 4-2 with 3-run 7th and will face US for World Baseball Classic title

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Venezuelan players danced in the dugout before the first pitch, then pranced past Italy and into their nation’s first World Baseball Classic final. Ronald Acuña Jr., Maikel Garcia and Luis Arraez hit run-scoring, two-out singles in a rapid seventh-inning rally that sparked a 4-2 victory Monday night and vaulted Venezuela into a ... Read More »

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Malkin gets 2 goals in his return from suspension as the Penguins beat the NHL-leading Avalanche 7-2

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored twice in a four-goal first period and added an assist in his return from a five-game suspension for slashing, sparking the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. Malkin’s punishment from the NHL was for raising his stick and striking Buffalo Sabres ... Read More »

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Wembanyama powers Spurs past Clippers 119-115 after wild swings and a late scare to reach 50 wins

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame an early 14-point deficit before blowing most of a 24-point lead and recovering to hold off the Los Angeles Clippers 119-115 on Monday night. Stephon Castle had 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the ... Read More »

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Scores and schedule for Monday, March 16, 2026

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Detroit 5 Calgary 2 Pittsburgh 7 Colorado 2 Los Angeles 4 N.Y. Rangers 1 New Jersey 4 Boston 3 (OT) Utah 6 Dallas 2 — NBA Atlanta 124 Orlando 112 Golden State 125 Washington 117 Boston 120 Phoenix 112 Portland 114 Brooklyn 95 New Orleans 129 Dallas 111 Chicago 132 Memphis 107 ... Read More »

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Doncic leads Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Rockets for their sixth straight victory

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position. Los Angeles moved 1 1/2 games ahead of Houston for third in the West standings. ... Read More »

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Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war’s story the way we see it

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

Through lectures, scoldings and outright threats, President Donald Trump and his aides are ratcheting up the pressure on journalists to cover the war in the Middle East the way the administration wants. The president has fumed on social media about stories he doesn’t like and berated a reporter on Air Force One. The government’s top ... Read More »

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Kodiaks gearing up for CCAA nationals

By Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2026

Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks men’s basketball team has never won a CCAA national championship, something they are looking to change this week. The Kodiaks are in Nanaimo this week after qualifying for the CCAA nationals with a second place finish at the ACAC championships in Lloydminster earlier this month. Nathaniel Hosannah, ... Read More »

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LA 2028 Olympic soccer kicks off 4 days early, spreading matches across 7 US cities

By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Men’s and women’s soccer at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin four days before the opening ceremony and be played in seven cities around the United States. The early start, approved by the IOC, allows teams two extra rest days during the tournament compared to previous Olympics. The schedule also ... Read More »

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