March 17th, 2026
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After a ‘Champions of the World’ banner, PSG’s surge sinks Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

So much for being champions of the world. Chelsea played more like also-rans than world beaters on Tuesday night, losing 3-0 at home to Paris Saint-Germain in the return leg of their Champions League last-16 game for a staggering 8-2 defeat on aggregate. Chelsea fans proudly displayed a banner reading “Champions of the World” before ... Read More »

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Feds appealing use of Emergencies Act during ‘Freedom Convoy’ at Supreme Court

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

OTTAWA — The federal government is appealing to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found its use of the Emergencies Act four years ago during “Freedom Convoy” protests was unreasonable and led to the infringement of constitutional rights. The government invoked the act to quell protests in the national capital and at key ... Read More »

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Colts add 4 free agents, including former Notre Dame basketball player

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts signed Cam Taylor-Britt, Jerry Tillery, Jonathan Owens and former Notre Dame basketball player Carson Towt on Tuesday. The 6-foot-7, 250-pound Towt appeared in 154 college basketball games with Northern Arizona and Notre Dame. He averaged 5.9 points and nine rebounds a game this past season for the Fighting Irish. ... Read More »

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Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit are set to play at Citi Field in July

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Women’s Soccer League is coming to New York City. Gotham FC will host the Washington Spirit on July 15 at Citi Field in a game that has been dubbed The Queens Classic. It is the first time an NWSL match will be played in the city. The clubs are ... Read More »

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Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — A Live Nation Entertainment ticketing employee testified Tuesday at the company’s antitrust trial that his private instant messages were “very immature and unacceptable” several years ago when he told a coworker some customers were “so stupid” and boasted of “robbing them blind, baby.” Benjamin Baker, head of ticketing for Venue Nation, ... Read More »

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with hyperextended knee and bone bruise

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t available for the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against Cleveland on Tuesday night after leaving a victory over Indiana two days earlier. The Bucks said the two-time MVP had a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise. Antetokounmpo didn’t play in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 134-123 win over the Pacers ... Read More »

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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki has a minor knee ligament strain and be will evaluated further, manager says

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Seiya Suzuki has a minor ligament strain in his right knee and will be evaluated this week before the Chicago Cubs decide whether the Japanese outfielder will go on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday. Suzuki got hurt in Japan’s 8-5 loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic ... Read More »

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Atmospheric rivers swamp coastal B.C., creating flood and avalanche risks

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

VANCOUVER — The latest forecast for southern British Columbia calls for periods of heavy rain into Friday, setting off avalanche risks, flood watches and high streamflow advisories for area waterways. The warning in a joint statement from B.C.’s Emergency Management Ministry and the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship comes after the first deluge ... Read More »

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Feds appealing ruling on use of Emergencies Act at Supreme Court

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

OTTAWA — The federal government is appealing to the Supreme Court a lower court decision that found its use of the Emergencies Act four years ago unconstitutional. The government invoked the act to quell protests in the national capital and at key border points. In 2024, a federal court ruling rejected the use of the ... Read More »

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Champions League: Real Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals. Bodø/Glimt fairytale run is over

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain quickly snuffed out hopes of epic comebacks by Manchester City and Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday. Instead, it was tiny Bodø/Glimt on the receiving end of a historic second-leg fightback in the round of 16. Protecting three-goal leads from the first leg, Madrid won 2-1 at City — ... Read More »

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Hockey Hall of Fame has Olympic artifacts. Jack Hughes wants his golden goal puck

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

TORONTO (AP) — The Hockey Hall of Fame this week unveiled a new showcase of artifacts from the Milan Cortina Olympics, including the pucks scored by Jack Hughes to win gold for the U.S. men and Megan Keller for the U.S. women, each in overtime against Canada. Hughes told ESPN on Tuesday that he wants ... Read More »

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