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Former Bears safety Nahshon Wright gets a $1.4M bonus from NFL’s performance pay program
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Former Chicago Bears defensive back Nahshon Wright more than doubled his 2025 earnings thanks to a bonus from the NFL’s performance-based pay program. The league announced on Monday that more than $542 million will be paid out to players for their performance in 2025 through the program with Wright receiving the most at more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer Canada gets $300K in federal funding for youth initiatives ahead of World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
TORONTO — Canada Soccer is receiving $300,000 from the federal government to expand youth engagement initiatives across the country. Adam van Koeverden, the secretary of state for sport, announced the funding on Monday ahead of the FIFA men’s World Cup coming to Canada. The money will support two key initiatives: an expanded national school outreach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Via Rail ‘needs to improve its service’ despite solid management: auditor general
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
A new report from Canada’s auditor general says Via Rail needs to improve its service, even as she gave solid marks to the Crown corporation’s management practices. Karen Hogan says that over the past decade Via has failed to improve its on-time performance, which sank to a dismal 30 per cent in the first three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dembélé feeling fit and ready to steal the limelight for PSG and France
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Ousmane Dembélé is feeling ambitious heading into the crucial part of the season and fully intends to star for Paris Saint-Germain and France. Not only does the speedy forward finally feel fit after nagging injuries but he wants to steal the limelight again. Like he did last season when he helped PSG win the Champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warriors coach Steve Kerr part of Oscar documentary short win with ‘All the Empty Rooms’
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Golden State coach Steve Kerr is now an Oscar winner. Kerr was one of the executive producers for “All the Empty Rooms,” which won the Oscar for documentary short. The 35-minute film chronicles how broadcast journalist Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp told the stories of how families have memorialized the bedrooms of children killed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders sign special teams standout Segun Olubi
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent linebacker Segun Olubi on Monday to help boost their special teams. Olubi spent the past four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts playing mostly on special teams. He appeared in 51 games with 50 tackles, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked punts and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks agree to a 3-year contract with forward prospect Sacha Boisvert
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a three-year contract with Sacha Boisvert, one of the team’s top prospects. The Blackhawks announced the entry-level deal with the forward on Monday. The contract carries a $974,167 salary-cap hit and runs through the 2027-28 season. Boisvert, who turns 20 on Tuesday, could make his NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reaching March Madness has been in the Martelli family business for years, and it is booming at VCU
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When Philip Martelli Jr. and Jimmy Martelli told their father they wanted to go into coaching, Phil Sr. gave his blessing, albeit with one very important caveat. “I wasn’t going to pick up the phone,” said the elder Martelli, who won 444 games and made the NCAA Tournament seven times during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke heads into March Madness at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 ahead of Arizona, Michigan; Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke heads into March Madness at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 ahead of Arizona, Michigan; Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix Suns’ Mat Ishbia, minority owners agree to mediation process in financial dispute
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Two minority owners of the Phoenix Suns and the team’s controlling owner Mat Ishbia have agreed to participate in a confidential binding mediation process to resolve a lawsuit over the franchise’s finances. The filing on Monday in a Delaware Chancery Court says the action will be dismissed with prejudice when the mediation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switzerland’s Schwaller on a roll in women’s world curling championship
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
CALGARY — Switzerland’s Xenia Schwaller has won a third straight game at the women’s world curling championship to improve her record to 3-1. The 2024 world junior champion’s team defeated Scotland’s Fay Henderson 9-5 in the morning draw at WinSport Event Centre. Canada’s Kerri Einarson, Japan and Turkey were 3-0 heading into the afternoon draw ... Read More »
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