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Sweet 16 mixes some surprise teams with chalk favorites. Here’s 16 numbers to know about next round
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
The regional semifinals, better known as the Sweet 16, are up next in the NCAA Tournament. The fun re-starts Thursday, and here are 16 numbers to know to help you get ready: 1 Duke is the seventh straight No. 1 overall seed to advance to the Sweet 16. The Blue Devils also were the overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yaxel Lendeborg finally finds the spotlight at Michigan in leading Wolverines to Sweet 16 berth
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg began to chuckle at the podium when Michigan center Aday Mara expressed dismay in not understanding the meaning of the word “mercenary.” Rather than leave his Spanish-born teammate hanging, Lendeborg jumped in, answering the question that’s hovered over the Wolverines program — and many others — in the modern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bracket reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Cinderella has been kicked out of the dance early for the second straight season. Following a madness-promising first day of upsets, the NCAA Tournament has turned into a high-major affair. The Sweet 16 invite is for power-conference programs only. Advocates for fewer automatic qualifiers and bracket expansion will have a field day with this one. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two pilots flying Air Canada jet killed in crash at New York LaGuardia Airport
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK — Aviation officials say two Air Canada pilots were killed late Sunday when their flight from Montreal crashed into a rescue vehicle on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Kathryn Garcia with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says 41 people were taken to hospital and that 32 have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Two pilots flying Air Canada jet killed in crash at LaGuardia Airport
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK — Aviation officials say two Air Canada pilots were killed when their jet crashed into a rescue vehicle on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Kathryn Garcia with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey told reporters 41 people were taken to hospital, including some in serious condition. The flight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hot Flames shut down Lightning’s flashy stars in 4-3 OT win
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames boosted their win streak to three straight on Sunday for the first time since December. In so doing, the Alberta crew cooled off the NHL’s hottest line. Ryan Strome scored 26 seconds into overtime as Calgary prevailed 4-3 over the Tampa Bay Lightning and their sizzling trio of Nikita Kucherov, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Players, fans believe Winnipeg would embrace a PWHL team
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
WINNIPEG — The Professional Women’s Hockey League came to Manitoba for a hockey game, but what fans witnessed was a 48-hour audition for a ninth franchise. From packed morning practices at the Hockey For All Centre to a sold-out crowd of 15,321 at Canada Life Centre on Sunday night to watch the Ottawa Charge play ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two dead after Air Canada jet crashes with fire rescue vehicle in New York: AP source
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK — An Associated Press source says two people were killed when an Air Canada jetliner from Montreal crashed into a rescue vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, also says the two travelling in the vehicle were injured. Aviation officials have said 72 passengers and four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Two dead after Air Canada jet crashes with vehicle in New York: AP
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK — An Associated Press source says two people were killed when an Air Canada jetliner from Montreal crashed into a rescue vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Aviation officials have said 72 passengers and four crew were on board the plane when it crashed late Sunday. The source, who was familiar with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bridgewater teen in court after threats to schools in N.S. and Manitoba
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
BRIDGEWATER, NOVA SCOTIA — A 15-year-old girl from Bridgewater, N.S., is scheduled to appear in court for a bail hearing today after alleged threats to schools in Nova Scotia and Manitoba. Police allege the girl and a 14-year-old boy from Rivers, Man., northwest of Brandon, had been talking online about their desire to simultaneously attack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top court to hear arguments on Quebec secularism law, use of notwithstanding clause
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
OTTAWA — A challenge of Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21, will be heard at the Supreme Court of Canada beginning today, with the notwithstanding clause at the heart of arguments. The case stems from a law passed in June 2019 by the Quebec government led by François Legault, which bans certain public-sector workers ... Read More »
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