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Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk makes Yankees’ opening day roster
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has made the New York Yankees’ opening day roster. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters Saturday that Grichuk made the team. The Yankees also announced they reassigned infielder Paul DeJong and utilityman Seth Brown to minor league camp and optioned utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera and infielder Max Schuemann to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisville pulls away for a 72-52 win over Vermont in 1st round of women’s NCAA Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mackenly Randolph scored 20 points to help Louisville pull away for a 72-52 win over Vermont in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday. It marked the second straight game that the 6-foot sophomore posted a career high in points and her second straight game with a career-high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Christopher Morales-Williams wins 400-metre gold at world indoor event
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
KUJAWY — Canada’s Christopher Morales-Williams wins the men’s 400-metre event at the world indoor track and field championships. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Substitute Emersonn grabs late winner for Toulouse against Lorient in Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Substitute Emersonn scored a late solo goal to give Toulouse a 1-0 home win against Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The Brazilian forward cut inside the penalty area, beat two defenders and fired in off the underside of the crossbar. The win moved Toulouse up to ninth place. Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Nationals release right-handed pitcher Drew Smith
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals released right-handed pitcher Drew Smith on Saturday. Smith, 32, had signed a minor league deal with an invitation to major league camp after missing the entire 2025 season to recover from Tommy John surgery. He went 1-1 with a 3.06 ERA and two saves in 19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
Canadians are planning to sail to Gaza again as part of a flotilla that aims to deliver aid and break a nearly 20-year naval blockade months after six Canadians were detained by Israel for attempting a similar mission. Safa Chebbi, spokesperson for the Canadian arm of the Global Sumud Flotilla, said more than 100 boats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Angels release pitcher Hunter Strickland and utilityman Chris Taylor from minor league contracts
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels released right-handed pitcher Hunter Strickland and utilityman Chris Taylor from their minor league contracts on Saturday. Taylor, 35, hit .186 with a .256 on-base percentage, two homers, 12 RBIs and two steals in a combined 58 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels last season. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jaloni Cambridge sparks Ohio State’s runaway win over Howard in 1st round of women’s NCAA Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge scored 21 points and third-seeded Ohio State rolled to a 75-54 victory over 14th-seeded Howard on Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Kennedy Cambridge, Chance Gray and Ava Watson had 11 points apiece for the Buckeyes (27-7), who will face sixth-seeded Notre Dame or 11th-seeded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fréchette and Drainville face off in first CAQ leadership debate
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
QUÉBEC — The first debate in the race to succeed Quebec Premier François Legault as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec took place in Quebec City, with candidates Christine Fréchette and Bernard Drainville facing off. Saturday’s discussion touched on the economy, public finances, infrastructure, transport, regional development and relations between Canada and the U.S. Tensions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexico star Raúl Jiménez in tears after scoring first goal since death of his father
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Mexico striker Raúl Jiménez was reduced to tears on Saturday after scoring his first goal since the death of his father last week. After converting a penalty to seal a 3-1 win for Fulham over Burnley in the Premier League, Jiménez dropped to his knees and pointed to the sky with both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three Quebec maritime students who were stranded in Persian Gulf in good spirits
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
MONTREAL — Three students who were stranded aboard ships in the Persian Gulf for more than two weeks arrived back home in good spirits. the director of Quebec’s maritime institute said. All three students arrived in Quebec on Friday after flying from Saudi Arabia to London, then on to Canada. Mélanie Leblanc, director of the ... Read More »
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