National Sports
Canadian women’s basketball team drops FIBA World Cup qualifying opener to Turkey
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
ISTANBUL — Bridget Carleton scored a game-high 24 points as Canada erased a 19-point deficit, but ultimately fell 71-69 to Turkey in the FIBA women’s World Cup qualifying opener Wednesday. Calgary’s Yvonne Ejim had 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench for Canada. Carleton of Chatham, Ont., also had five rebounds and two assists. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts bring back QB Daniel Jones and WR Alec Pierce couldn’t be happier
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Jones is back with the Indianapolis Colts, and Alec Pierce couldn’t be happier. Two days after the 25-year-old Pierce — Jones’ top target — agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $116 million, the Colts brought back their quarterback on a two-year deal worth up to $100 million, a person with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wes Miller: Cincinnati is an NCAA Tournament team despite a Big 12 OT loss to UCF
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cincinnati coach Wes Miller is confident the Bearcats have done enough to warrant a spot in the NCAA Tournament field. The problem is that decision doesn’t rest with him. Miller, considered to be on the hot seat a few weeks ago, led the Bearcats through an impressive finishing stretch in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers agree to terms with John Metchie, giving them more speed at wide receiver
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers added a familiar face in the passing game for quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers announced on Wednesday they’ve agreed to terms with free agent wide receiver John Metchie, who played with Young at the University of Alabama and brings a potential deep threat to Carolina’s passing game. Metchie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona State not renewing Bobby Hurley’s contract after 11 up-and-down seasons
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Bobby Hurley’s tenure as Arizona State’s coach is over after 11 up-and-down seasons. Arizona State athletic director Graham Rossini announced on Wednesday that Hurley’s contract will not be renewed, just hours after the Sun Devils’ blowout loss to No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament. Hurley will be placed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. won’t play at the ACC tourney. He hopes to be ready for March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mikel Brown Jr. is focusing on rehabbing the back injury that is keeping him out of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Louisville’s star freshman and high-end NBA prospect is hoping the time off will have him ready for March Madness. “Yeah, it’s hard,” Brown said while sitting at his locker after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chelsea’s Pedro Neto apologizes for shoving ball boy during Champions League loss at PSG
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Chelsea’s Pedro Neto apologized for shoving a ball boy late in his team’s 5-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 match on Wednesday. The ball had just gone out of play down the right in stoppage time when the Portugal winger tried to get it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona State says it will not renew coach Bobby Hurley’s contract after 11 up-and-down seasons
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State says it will not renew coach Bobby Hurley’s contract after 11 up-and-down seasons. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid dominates Man City in Champions League, PSG beats Chelsea, Arsenal salvages draw
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
Even without a host of Galacticos, Real Madrid was far too strong for Manchester City in the latest Champions League clash of these titans. A 3-0 win at the Bernabeu on Wednesday put Madrid in control of this round-of-16 tie at the halfway mark after a stunning first-half hat trick by Federico Valverde. The Uruguay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saints trade punter Kai Kroeger to Houston and swap late-round 2028 draft picks
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints traded punter Kai Kroeger and a 2028 seventh-round draft pick to Houston on Wednesday for the Texans’ 2028 sixth-round draft choice. The trade, announced by Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, comes on the heels of New Orleans’ free-agent signing of former Minnesota punter Ryan Wright to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veteran defensive tackle Cam Heyward agrees to 1-year extension with Steelers
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward agreed to a one-year contract extension with the club on Wednesday as the team transitions to new head coach Mike McCarthy. The 36-year-old Heyward, a seven-time Pro Bowler, four-time All-Pro and the 2023 Walter Payton Award winner as the NFL’s Man of the Year, is coming ... Read More »
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