March 20th, 2026
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North Carolina advances in women’s NCAA Tournament by beating Western Illinois 82-51

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Nyla Harris scored 17 points, Lanie Grant had 15 and North Carolina rolled past cold-shooting Western Illinois 82-51 on Friday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Nyla Brooks added 14 points and Indya Nivar had 11 as the Tar Heels, hosting games on the opening weekend ... Read More »

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Vanderbilt braces for a ‘road game’ in NCAA Tournament as Nebraska fans flood Oklahoma City

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington expects a hostile environment when the Commodores play Nebraska on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Byington is well aware of how Nebraska’s fans flooded Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center for a first-round game. A sea of red witnessed history on Thursday as Pryce Sandfort ... Read More »

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Vancouver Canucks ink defenceman Victor Mancini to two-year extension

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have locked up Victor Mancini, signing the American defenceman to a two-year extension. The NHL club announced the deal Friday, saying it carries an average-annual value of US$1 million. Mancini has averaged 13:50 in ice time over 18 games with the Canucks this season, and logged five penalty minutes. The ... Read More »

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March Madness mismatch: No. 2 Michigan routs Holy Cross 83-48 in women’s NCAA Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Mila Holloway and Syla Swords each had seven points in a dominant opening quarter and combined to score 33 points, leading second-seeded Michigan to an 83-48 win over 15th-seeded Holy Cross in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday. Holloway finished with 20 points, eight rebounds and ... Read More »

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‘The most important thing is three points’: White aims to keep Whitecaps atop MLS

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

VANCOUVER — It was a frustrating start to the season for Vancouver Whitecaps striker Brian White. The American attacker was getting plenty of prime chances, but they weren’t going in. A goal against Toronto FC on Feb. 28 opened the floodgates. He added a brace against the Portland Timbers the following week, then tallied two ... Read More »

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Dusty May and Josh Schertz put friendship on hold as Michigan meets Saint Louis in NCAA Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Michigan’s Dusty May has enjoyed the close bond he’s developed with Saint Louis’ Josh Schertz. The coaches have exchanged everything from philosophies to practice notes to playbooks. Their collaborative relationship was running smoothly until this week. Little did the two envision that one day — long after they first met and ... Read More »

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Sungjae Im takes lead into the weekend on the firm and fast Copperhead course

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Sungjae Im held onto the lead Friday afternoon in the Valspar Championship, rallying on the back nine to edge ahead of David Lipsky in firm and fast conditions on the Copperhead course at Innisbrook. After missing two straight cuts in his return from a wrist injury, Im shot a 2-under ... Read More »

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Ohio State will try to end 2 years of women’s March Madness home-court heartbreak

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Home court has not been an advantage for Ohio State in its recent appearances in the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Buckeyes have been eliminated in the second round the past two years even while playing in the friendly confines of the Schottenstein Center. Ohio State’s quest to at least get back ... Read More »

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Canada’s Einarson thumps Australia 11-2, preps to face Japan in high-stakes game

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

CALGARY — Krysten Karwacki made her women’s world curling championship debut Friday when Canada thumped Australia 11-2. Kerri Einarson’s alternate drew into the lineup in the fifth end for lead Karlee Burgess. Karwacki threw four stones and got a few sweeping reps in before the Aussies shook hands after six ends in Calgary’s WinSport Event ... Read More »

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A landmark 7-year WNBA labor deal moves forward with a signed term sheet

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players union have reached the next step in their new collective bargaining agreement, signing a term sheet. Now they wait for ratification by the players and approval from the league’s Board of Governors as lawyers from both sides continue to write the new CBA. The new seven-year ... Read More »

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Canada should ‘absolutely’ match Poland’s Chinese EV ban at military bases: expert

By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026

OTTAWA — Intelligence and cybersecurity experts are warning the Liberal government about national security risks posed by allowing Chinese electric vehicles onto Canadian military bases. Critics and some experts are even calling on Ottawa to ban the cars from Canadian Armed Forces bases and other sensitive sites due to onboard sensors they say could collect ... Read More »

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