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Budget watchdog nominee promises ‘pointy analysis’ as critics 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 »
Be the first to comment!Carney’s government admits ‘error,’ says PM did raise human rights with Xi
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says public servants are correcting information the government tabled in Parliament that suggested he did not “proactively” raise human rights or foreign interference during his visit to Beijing. Carney met in January with Chinese President Xi Jinping and told reporters at the end of his visit to Beijing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitt hires College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over reeling women’s basketball program
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony is heading north to take over Pittsburgh’s struggling women’s basketball program. Pitt athletic director Allen Greene announced Monday that the Panthers have tabbed Harmony to replace Tory Verdi, who was fired this month after finishing 8-23, including a 1-17 mark in conference play. Verdi’s dismissal came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump makes a detour to Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis during Iran war and airport turmoil
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump took a surprise tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland on Monday while in Memphis, a diversion from the war in Iran and efforts to address long lines at U.S. airports during which he marveled at just how famous the King of Rock and Roll was and wondered aloud if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DePaul gives athletic director DeWayne Peevy another contract extension
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul has given athletic director DeWayne Peevy an extension that keeps him under contract through 2031. Peevy is in his sixth year in charge of the Blue Demons athletics department, a tenure that includes record-setting fundraising and revenue growth as well as significant capital investments. This is Peevy’s second contract extension in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Pro Football Hall of Fame honors 3 assistant coaches with the award of excellence
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Influential special teams coach Mike Westhoff, former San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach Bobb McKittrick and longtime defensive coach Ted Cottrell will be honored with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Awards of Excellence for the 2026 class. The Hall announced on Monday that the three assistants were picked as part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL mourns the death of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children from a house fire
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
The NHL is grieving the death of reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children from a house fire in Minnesota. Pierce, 37, covered the Wild as a correspondent for NHL.com for the past decade and was a prominent podcaster among several other roles she held in sports media in the Twin Cities area. Having learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robot umpires are coming to MLB. Here’s how they work
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues this year. The Automated Ball/Strike System will be introduced in the form of a challenge system in which the human umpire makes each call, which can be appealed to the computer. Robot umpires have been tested in the minor leagues since 2019, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle Kraken assume majority ownership of Climate Pledge Arena
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken ownership group, led by Samantha Holloway, announced the creation of One Roof Sports and Entertainment on Monday. One Roof Sports and Entertainment will serve as the umbrella brand of the organization to “oversee a growing portfolio of properties and fuel new opportunities.” Holloway also announced the group has entered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Demands on air traffic controllers under the spotlight after fatal Air Canada crash
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MONTREAL — A fatal collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday has drawn attention to the demands that a strained navigation system places on traffic controllers, and how even strict protocols failed to prevent tragedy. Audio from the tower revealed that a controller had been dealing with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robot strike zone will create winners and losers among pitchers, batters who earned human calls
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Gausman got 709 called strikes over the past decade on pitches out of the strike zone, tied for the third highest total in the major leagues. “I would have thought maybe I was top 20 maybe but top five is kind of kind of crazy,” the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander ... Read More »
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