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From Tipperary to SEC: Irish rugby player with no football experience commits to South Carolina
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Neff Giwa sometimes asks himself: “Is this really happening to me?” Incredibly, yes. The 20-year-old Irishman who has never played American football committed on Sunday to play at South Carolina as an offensive lineman. Giwa, who is also Nigerian, has come a long way — from Tipperary — in a short amount ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disney’s new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
CHESSY, France (AP) — A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world — Elsa’s palace glowing at the summit, a “Frozen” Nordic fishing village below, and the company’s new CEO standing before a crowd of celebrities. World of Frozen, an immersive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Project Hail Mary’ flies to $54.5 million second weekend, horror reaches a saturation point
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — “Project Hail Mary” stayed aloft in its second weekend, holding strongly with $54.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, and adding to the long-term prospects of the year’s biggest hit thus far. The Phil Lord and Chris Miller sci-fi adventure, starring Ryan Gosling, dipped only 32% after notching the best non-franchise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain begins Holy Week with processions, palm branches and familiar faces
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Actor Antonio Banderas joined the crowds in dozens of Palm Sunday processions, marking the official start of Holy Week in Spain, a country with a fervent Catholic tradition. After singing a hymn inside the church of Saint John, Banderas, dressed in a traditional penitent’s robe in bright beige with dark green ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Romania coach Mircea Lucescu in stable condition after being hospitalized with heart issue
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania coach Mircea Lucescu was hospitalized Sunday before a scheduled training session for the national team. The Romanian soccer federation said the 80-year-old Lucescu was undergoing heart arrhythmia tests and was in stable condition when he arrived at the hospital. The coach fell ill before the team’s last training session ahead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tudor era ends at Tottenham after just 7 matches ahead of fight for Premier League survival
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
Tottenham chose to part ways with Igor Tudor on Sunday, just seven matches into his spell as interim coach of a team that has plunged into a relegation fight in the Premier League. A club statement on Sunday afternoon read: “We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for head coach Igor Tudor to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader in first ballot victory
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP’s new leader defeating his four rivals on the first ballot with nearly 40,000 votes. This victory signals a shift toward the party pushing big, unabashedly left-wing policies like government owned and operated grocery stores as grassroots pushed for change after a devastating election result ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CPNewsAlert: Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader in first ballot victory
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP’s new leader defeating his four rivals on the first ballot with nearly 40,000 votes. This victory signals a shift toward the party pushing big, unabashedly left-wing policies like government owned and operated grocery stores as grassroots pushed for change after a devastating election result ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she was denied entry to Canada
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
MONTRÉAL — A French-Palestinian member of the European Parliament says she was denied entry into Canada only days before she was scheduled to participate in conferences in Montreal. Rima Hassan wrote online that she was “prevented” from coming to Canada in what she described as an attempt at censorship. The far-left France Unbowed party said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner finalize their $141 million, 6-year deal
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have finalized their new contract with Nico Hoerner, a $141 million, six-year deal that establishes the second baseman as a key player for the franchise. The team announced the move on Sunday and planned a news conference with Hoerner after its series finale against Washington. The contract runs through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Relegation-threatened Tottenham parts ways with interim coach Igor Tudor
By Canadian Press on March 29th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Igor Tudor has left his role as Tottenham interim coach after seven matches in charge. A club statement on Sunday afternoon read: “We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for head coach Igor Tudor to leave the club with immediate effect.” Tottenham thanked Tudor for his work and said “An ... Read More »
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