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Tommy Kahnle agrees to minor league contract with Red Sox, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
Relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement, first reported by the New York Post, had not yet been announced. Kahnle would get a $1.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons guard Cade Cunningham leaves game with back spasms
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, a two-time All-Star who is among the leaders in the NBA MVP race, left Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards with back spasms. The Detroit News reported that Cunningham was injured early in the first quarter while diving for a loose ball. He played for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Snowbird pilot’s career ‘destroyed’ by cancelled passport over work in China
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
A former captain with Canada’s Snowbirds claims his passport was wrongfully cancelled after working for a pilot training company that has been targeted by the U.S. government as a “significant enabler of the Chinese air and naval forces.” Jayson Miles-Ingram says in a notice of appeal filed in the Federal Court that he “proudly and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The US is playing Venezuela for the WBC title at an uncomfortable political moment
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — After nearly getting eliminated in the group stage last week, the United States is playing Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic championship on Tuesday night in a game with political overtones. Aaron Judge, Roman Anthony and Kyle Schwarber lead a U.S. lineup seeking to win the Americans’ second title and first title ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders sign offensive lineman Spencer Burford, adding depth at guard
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent Spencer Burford on Tuesday, giving the team another option to start on the interior of the offensive line. Burford spent his first four seasons in the NFL with San Francisco, including in 2023 when new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak was an assistant on the 49ers. The 25-year-old Burford ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Miami for the WBC final, both Venezuelan and US fans have something to celebrate
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Pablo Cuerta was watching batting practice before the U.S.-Venezuela championship game at the World Baseball Classic, when the realization hit him. He couldn’t lose. There were thousands of Venezuelans at the game in Miami on Tuesday night. There were thousands of Americans at the game as well. And some — like Cuerta, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Culture minister says ‘serious conversation’ needed about AI systems and news media
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a “serious conversation” about AI systems’ use of news. Miller was asked whether the government is open to extending its Online News Act, which requires Meta and Google to make payments to media outlets, to AI companies. Miller said it’s not a question about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardiola says ‘everybody wants to fire me’ after Man City’s Champions League loss to Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola wore a lumberjack-style shirt and Real Madrid chopped Manchester City down in the Champions League once again. Who knows how many more chances Guardiola will get to win European club soccer’s greatest prize with just one season remaining on his contract and increasing speculation he could walk away at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
The 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien saw a dip in ratings after several years of gains. The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday said that just under 17.9 million viewers tuned into Sunday’s show, which aired live on ABC and was streamed on Hulu. The ratings are down 9% from last year’s post-pandemic high of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aden Holloway, Alabama’s No. 2 scorer, had 2.1 pounds of marijuana when arrested, authorities say
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway’s apartment when they arrested him Monday, according to court records released Tuesday — just below the 2.2-pound threshold for a drug trafficking charge. Holloway, the No. 2 scorer for the fourth-seeded Crimson Tide, has been suspended indefinitely and is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers will add Bob Harlan’s name on Lambeau Field facade next season
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers plan to honor former president/CEO Bob Harlan by adding his name on the northeast facade of Lambeau Field during the upcoming season. Ed Policy, the Packers’ current president/CEO, made the announcement Tuesday. Harlan died on March 5 at the age of 89. Harlan joined the Packers ... Read More »
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