March 19th, 2026
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At 40, Ochoa is back in Mexico’s plans as Aguirre also adds Fidalgo for World Cup warm-ups

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The return of veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and the first call-up of midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo are the highlights of the 26-man roster announced on Thursday by coach Javier Aguirre to face Portugal and Belgium in warm-up matches for the World Cup. The Mexicans will host the Portuguese on March 28 in ... Read More »

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Minnesota’s Sophie Hart is thriving at home. Her nickname even rhymes with the mascot

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Sophie Hart decided about three years ago to transfer home to Minnesota, her then-teammates at North Carolina State sent her off with a clever nickname. Soph the Goph. Hart’s father liked it so much he spearheaded a T-shirt line. The merch has been a hot item during her final college season, ... Read More »

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Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers begins her final March push as the Sooners host Idaho

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers has one last chance to reach the Final Four. The 6-foot-4 senior has been one of the nation’s best post players the past three years, a third-team AP All-American as a sophomore and an All-SEC first-team selection as a junior and senior. She reached the Elite Eight as a sophomore at Oregon ... Read More »

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South Florida coach Hodgson’s emotions run from tears to touch of anger after NCAA Tournament debut

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — From tears, to praise, to a touch of anger. South Florida’s Brian Hodgson ran the gamut of emotions in making his NCAA Tournament head coaching debut not far from where he grew up, and following an 83-79 first-round loss to Louisville on Thursday. The Bulls’ first-year coach’s eyes began to well ... Read More »

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New York Islanders plan to move their AHL affiliate to Hamilton, Ontario

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut to Hamilton, Ontario for next season, the franchise announced on Thursday. The relocation requires approval by the AHL Board of Governors. Should the move be permitted, the team currently known as the Bridgeport Islanders will play ... Read More »

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After first March Madness victory, underdog Prairie View A&M prepares for defending champion Florida

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dontae Horne, Cory Wells and the rest of the Prairie View A&M basketball program didn’t get much time to celebrate the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory. Fresh off a 67-55 win over Lehigh on Wednesday night in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, the Panthers (19-17) were getting ready quickly for ... Read More »

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After first March Madness victory, underdog Prairie View A&M prepares for defending champion Florida

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dontae Horne, Cory Wells and the rest of the Prairie View A&M basketball program didn’t get much time to celebrate the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory. Fresh off a 67-55 win over Lehigh on Wednesday night in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, the Panthers (19-17) were getting ready quickly for ... Read More »

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After first March Madness victory, underdog Prairie View A&M prepares for defending champion Florida

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dontae Horne, Cory Wells and the rest of the Prairie View A&M basketball program didn’t get much time to celebrate the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory. Fresh off a 67-55 win over Lehigh on Wednesday night in the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, the Panthers (19-17) were getting ready quickly for ... Read More »

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Lakers’ LeBron James upgraded to available against Heat, set to tie NBA record for games played

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James was upgraded to available for the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game in Miami on Thursday, meaning he is now set to tie Robert Parish for the NBA’s all-time games played record. The Lakers said the 41-year-old James is dealing with left foot arthritis, but would play, as would Luka Doncic ... Read More »

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Sungjae Im gets dialed in and shoots 64 to lead the Valspar Championship

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Sungjae Im, who missed two straight cuts upon his return from a wrist injury, found his form Thursday in the Valspar Championship with two eagles that offset a few late mistakes in his round of 7-under 64 for a one-shot lead over Brandt Snedeker. The Copperhead course at Innisbrook was ... Read More »

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McNeese’s boom box-carrying student manager Amir ‘Aura’ Khan runs it back in March Madness

By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The student manager with the highest Q rating in college basketball was back, this time for just one game. Amir “Aura” Khan turned into a social media star during last year’s March Madness for leading McNeese out of the locker room carrying his giant, yellow, thumping boom box. The exposure from ... Read More »

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