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Getafe defender Abqar sent off for touching the genitals of opponent in loss at Atletico
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Getafe defender Abdel Abqar was sent off for pinching the genitals of an opposing player during his team’s 1-0 loss at Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league on Saturday. Abqar received a direct red card in the 55th minute after the referee reviewed video of the moment that his hand reached toward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lendeborg makes a tiebreaking 3 as No. 3 Michigan tops No. 23 Wisconsin 68-65 in Big Ten semis
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining, and No. 3 Michigan beat Nick Boyd and No. 23 Wisconsin 68-65 on Saturday to advance to the Big Ten Tournament championship. Aday Mara scored 16 points and Elliot Cadeau had 15 as top-seeded Michigan (31-2) avenged its only conference loss from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Late goal lifts Red Bulls to 1-1 draw with Toronto In TFC’s 20th home opener
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
TORONTO — Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored on a goalmouth scramble off a corner in the 98th minute to give New York a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC in its 20th home opener Saturday, securing a point for former captain Michael Bradley in his return to BMO Field as Red Bulls coach. Toronto (1-2-1) failed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilkie, Ideson named Canada’s flag bearers for Paralympics closing ceremony
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Para nordic skier Natalie Wilkie and wheelchair curler Mark Ideson have been named Canada’s closing ceremony flag bearers for the Milan Cortina Paralympics, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Saturday. Wilkie, from Salmon Arm, B.C., has earned four medals (two gold, one silver, one bronze) in her third Paralympics. She still has one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wales end three-year Six Nations drought by blowing away Italy in Cardiff
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Wales tasted Six Nations success for the first time in 1,099 days after blowing away Italy 31-17 in Principality Stadium on Saturday. The growing confidence from recent narrow losses against Scotland and Ireland spilled over into an unexpected and dominant bonus-point win, Wales’ first in the championship since March 2023 when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court tosses out Ontario’s bid to pre-emptively block Al-Quds Day rally
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
TORONTO — A Toronto pro-Palestinian demonstration can go ahead as planned after an Ontario judge tossed out the government’s move to pre-emptively block it. The court’s dismissal of the 11th hour request by Premier Doug Ford’s government arrived less than an hour before the scheduled Al-Quds Day rally outside the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red flag at IndyCar practice after workers spotted on temporary Texas street course
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — IndyCar officials had to throw a red flag to freeze the cars as they were pulling out of the pit area for a second practice session Saturday when three workers were spotted on the hot track. No one was injured. Practice for the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington resumed after a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giannis Antetokounmpo is unavailable for Bucks’ game in Atlanta because of a left ankle sprain
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wasn’t available for the Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, marking the 31st game the two-time MVP has missed this season. Although Milwaukee’s injury report initially had listed Antetokounmpo as questionable due to injury management of his right calf, the team later ruled him out because of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Substitute Tosin scores late winner as Lorient beats Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
LORIENT, France (AP) — Substitute striker Aiyegun Tosin scored the winner as second-placed Lens lost 2-1 at Lorient in the French league on Saturday, missing the chance to move back to the top of the standings. With Paris Saint-Germain not playing this weekend, Lens had the chance to move two points clear with a win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alabama WR seeks a hard reset in 2026 with a new name and a new number
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama receiver Ryan Williams has a new name and a new number for 2026. One of the team’s most notable players made two notable changes during the offseason. He added Coleman to his now-hyphenated last name to honor his mother and switched from No. 2 to No. 1, returning to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Armstrong scores career-high 33 points, UMBC returns to NCAA Tournament after 74-59 win over Vermont
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
BALTIMORE (AP) — DJ Armstrong buried seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 33 points, leading top-seeded UMBC to a 74-59 victory over No. 2-seed Vermont in the championship game of the America East Playoffs on Saturday. The Retrievers (24-8) will play in the NCAA Tournament for the third time and earned their first bid since ... Read More »
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