March 15th, 2026
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Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shot

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

The team that went undefeated in the regular season, racked up more victories than anyone but Duke and Arizona — and fewer losses than any team at all — is anything but your run-of-the-mill basketball behemoth. In fact, Miami (Ohio), despite that 31-1 record and maybe because of a little chip that’s been placed on ... Read More »

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Junior Caminero hits Dominican Republic’s record 15th home run of World Baseball Classic

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — Junior Caminero hit the Dominican Republic’s record 15th home run of the World Baseball Classic, breaking a mark set by Mexico in 2009. Paul Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, retired five straight batters before Caminero drove a 1-2 sweeper at the top of the strike zone 401 feet over ... Read More »

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Flagg helps Mavericks bounce back from one of their worst games of the season with win at Cleveland

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Dallas coach Jason Kidd might make a request to play more home-and-home series against Eastern Conference teams. After a 33-point loss at home to the Cavaliers two nights earlier, the Mavericks bounced back at Cleveland and earned a 130-120 victory Sunday. “We got beat pretty good at home and so to not ... Read More »

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Sean Penn wins best supporting actor Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’ but opts not to attend

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Penn has built one of the most decorated careers in contemporary acting, and he has added another Oscar to the list. On Sunday, Penn won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s political drama “One Battle After Another.” He delivered a commanding portrayal ... Read More »

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Neymar’s path to the World Cup with Brazil narrows after subdued performance for Santos

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

SAO PAULO (AP) — Neymar’s troubled path to the upcoming World Cup narrowed further after his subdued performance for Santos in a 1-1 home draw against rival Corinthians in a Brazilian league match on Sunday. It was Neymar’s last game before Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti announces his squad for two key friendlies on Monday. Neymar ... Read More »

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Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler each win their first Oscars at 98th Academy Awards

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Timothée Chalamet was roasted for his remarks on ballet and opera, an absent Sean Penn won his third Academy Award and both Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler won their first Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards. “One Battle After Another” came into the show the best picture favorite, and it ... Read More »

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Unbeaten UConn joined by UCLA, Texas and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds for women’s NCAA Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

UConn was awarded the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament on Sunday and enters March Madnes s needing six more victories to complete the seventh undefeated season in school history. The Huskies (34-0) are looking for their 13th national title and becoming the first team to repeat as champions since the Huskies ... Read More »

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Canadiens’ Kirby Dach leaves game after high hit from Ducks’ Jeffrey Viel

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal forward Kirby Dach left the Canadiens’ game Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks because of an upper-body injury after a high hit from winger Jeffrey Viel. Viel caught the unsuspecting Dach in Anaheim’s end three minutes into the first period after the Montreal forward swatted at the puck with his arm ... Read More »

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UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are the No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are the No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Grimes leads short-handed 76ers to a 109-103 win over the Trail Blazers

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103 Sunday night. The Sixers were playing without Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. due to injuries. Justin Edwards scored 21 points, and VJ Edgecombe had 18 ... Read More »

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Sean Penn wins best supporting actor Oscar for ‘One Battle After Another’

By Canadian Press on March 15th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Penn has built one of the most decorated careers in contemporary acting, and he has added another Oscar to the list. On Sunday, Penn won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s political drama “One Battle After Another.” He delivered a commanding portrayal ... Read More »

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