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Key Oscar moments: Paul Thomas Anderson and Amy Madigan wins, outstanding songs and sad goodbyes
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
This Oscar cycle’s heavyweight battle is finally over. The politically charged action comedy “One Battle After Another” just managed to outmuscle Ryan Coogler’s musically driven vampire thriller “Sinners.” It was a 3 hour and 40 minute whirl through cinema and celebration, with Michael B. Jordan winning best actor for “Sinners” and Jessie Buckley winning for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney to meet Starmer, King Charles in London as Iran war disrupts shipping routes
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is wrapping up his latest international trip in London and has scheduled meetings with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles before beginning his vacation. The two leaders are set to talk about the war in Iran and its effect on global trade, after speaking by phone Sunday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA labor talks stretch past 2:30 a.m. with no CBA deal reached yet
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union had another marathon negotiating session that lasted into the early morning hours Monday as they try to reach a deal on new collective bargaining agreement. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert had said Friday night that the two sides need to get a deal done by Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Skenes pitches with poise through pressure in WBC spotlight, treats it same as Pirates outings
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Paul Skenes pitched with poise through pressure, dispatching a series of stars on a night of great stakes in a sold-out stadium with millions watching on TV. This was the type of game he never sees with the Pittsburgh Pirates and he may not experience on a regular basis until 2030. Skenes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB
By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Ten days later, the United States and the Dominican Republic would have kept on playing. Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller’s full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team’s dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to reach 3rd straight WBC title game
By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Team USA’s celebration after beating the Dominican Republic on Sunday night in the World Baseball Classic semifinals was electric and brief. NL Cy Young award winner Paul Skenes roared “Let’s go!” after the final out. Closer Mason Miller let out a yell and pointed toward the sky. Players and coaches embraced on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Behind the scenes at the Oscars: What you didn’t see on camera
By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s the Oscars you see on television and the one that takes place off camera. During commercial breaks, it can be a race to catch up with, congratulate and possibly console the peers around you. It can also be a time to run to the famed lobby bar and really be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Politically charged awards season ends with some at Oscars advocating for peace in Gaza
By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026
A few artists protested more than just the Trump administration’s immigration policies on Hollywood’s biggest night. The presence of “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” pins at the Academy Awards paled in comparison to last month’s Grammys. But those who did wear protest apparel used Sunday’s red carpet to also advocate for Palestinian liberation and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DeMar DeRozan scores season-high 41 points as Kings beat Jazz 116-111
By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 41 points and had 11 assists to help the Sacramento Kings hold off the Utah Jazz 116-111 on Sunday night. DeRozan, who passed Hall of Famer Tim Duncan last week for 18th place on the NBA’s career scoring list, was 11 of 21 from the floor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conan O’Brien plays Aunt Gladys and takes shots at AI and Chalamet at 2026 Oscars
By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conan O’Brien played on his famous red hair and pale skin for an Aunt Gladys opening at the Oscars and took shots at artificial intelligence, the Oscars’ move to YouTube and Timothée Chalamet’s takes on the fine arts. “I am Conan O’Brien and I am honored to be the last human ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scores and schedule for Sunday, March 15, 2026
By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Winnipeg 3 St. Louis 2 Edmonton 3 Nashville 1 Ottawa 7 San Jose 4 Toronto 4 Minnesota 2 Anaheim 4 Montreal 3 Seattle 6 Florida 2 — PWHL Boston 4 Montreal 3 (OT) Toronto 2 Seattle 0 Minnesota 4 New York 3 — AHL Manitoba 4 Calgary 2 Belleville 5 Hershey 2 ... Read More »
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