March 11th, 2026
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PGA Tour targets bigger fields in bigger markets as it moves closer to new model

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The PGA Tour wants to double the number of signature events and expand fields to 120 players with a 36-hole cut as it looks to overhaul its competitive model to bring the best players together on the best golf courses in big markets. It also would lead to two ... Read More »

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Travis Kelce returns to Kansas City Chiefs for 14th season with Patrick Mahomes and Co.

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Kelce will be back catching passes from Patrick Mahomes for the Kansas City Chiefs one more time. The Chiefs made official their deal to bring the four-time All-Pro tight end back for a 14th season Wednesday, when the new league year made pending contracts official. The 36-year-old Kelce had ... Read More »

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Colts, QB Daniel Jones agree to 2-year deal worth up to $100 million, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Daniel Jones plans to stay with the Indianapolis Colts for at least two more years. The two sides agreed to a new contract, a deal that will pay Jones up to $100 million, a person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person requested anonymity because ... Read More »

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In an era of unprecedented player movement, why one college basketball senior stuck around

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — David Dixon could have left. The thought crossed the Duquesne forward’s mind a few times over the years. Maybe more than a few. There might have been situations where Dixon could have found more playing time. Or more money. Or a higher profile. Or a mixture of all three. Yet as each ... Read More »

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Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s sports and youth minister said it’s “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in its ongoing war. Iran was expected to take part in the World Cup that will be held across ... Read More »

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Zuby Ejiofor, Shaheen Holloway and Nigel James Jr. take top Big East awards

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Zuby Ejiofor won the Big East Player of the Year award Wednesday after powering St. John’s to its second consecutive regular-season championship. Shaheen Holloway of Seton Hall was selected the league’s Coach of the Year, and Marquette guard Nigel James Jr. took Freshman of the Year honors. Ejiofor and Holloway were ... Read More »

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‘The message has to be real’: NHL coaches on the art of delivering pre-game speeches

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

Mike Sullivan has delivered plenty of speeches in the locker room. Playoff games. Stanley Cup finals. A gold-medal showdown at the Olympics. The New York Rangers bench boss has also addressed teams in the dog days of a professional hockey schedule that might stretch from September to late June. “You can play over 100 times ... Read More »

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WNBA, players’ union set to meet again hours after 12-hour marathon talks

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and players’ union will meet again Wednesday, hours after a marathon negotiating session to get a new collective bargaining agreement deal done. The two sides wrapped up a 12-hour negotiation at 5 a.m. EDT without reaching a deal. Union executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson said Wednesday morning that there ... Read More »

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Utah Mammoth sign forward Nick Schmaltz to an 8-year, $64 million contract extension

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Forward Nick Schmaltz re-signed with the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, agreeing to an eight-year contract extension worth $64 million rather than going to free agency this summer. Schmaltz will count $8 million against the salary cap annually through the 2033-34 NHL season. “There was never a doubt that Utah is ... Read More »

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Thanksgiving Eve may join the NFL’s holiday lineup as the league explores new TV windows

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

The NFL is considering adding a game the day before Thanksgiving to this season’s schedule as it continues to explore additional broadcast windows. The possibility of a Thanksgiving Eve game was first reported by ESPN. The three Thanksgiving Day games are among the most watched during the regular season. Last year’s slate averaged 44.7 million ... Read More »

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Canadiens recall goalie Jacob Fowler from AHL, will start against Senators

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

OTTAWA — The Montreal Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket and named him the starter for their game Wednesday night against the Senators in Ottawa. The move comes with the Canadiens appearing ready to move on from Sam Montembeault, who began the season as Montreal’s starter. Montembeault has ... Read More »

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