National Sports
New York Islanders jump on Maple Leafs early, down Toronto 3-1
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
TORONTO — Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist on a pair of first-period power plays as the New York Islanders topped the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday. Brayden Schenn, with his first goal since being acquired from the St. Louis Blues ahead of the NHL trade deadline, and Emil Heineman provided the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indiana coach Curt Cignetti to drive the honorary pace car at the Indianapolis 500
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Curt Cignetti, who coached Indiana to its first national title in football, will drive the honorary pace car at the Indianapolis 500. Race organizers made the announcement Tuesday night during the World Baseball Classic championship game. Cignetti will drive a Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, touted as the most advanced Corvette ever made, at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Howard gets its first March Madness win, holding off UMBC 86-83 in the First Four
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night. Ose Okojie scored a career-high 23 points to lead the Bison ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tommy Kahnle agrees to minor league contract with Red Sox, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
Relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement, first reported by the New York Post, had not yet been announced. Kahnle would get a $1.5 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons guard Cade Cunningham leaves game with back spasms
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, a two-time All-Star who is among the leaders in the NBA MVP race, left Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards with back spasms. The Detroit News reported that Cunningham was injured early in the first quarter while diving for a loose ball. He played for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The US is playing Venezuela for the WBC title at an uncomfortable political moment
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — After nearly getting eliminated in the group stage last week, the United States is playing Venezuela for the World Baseball Classic championship on Tuesday night in a game with political overtones. Aaron Judge, Roman Anthony and Kyle Schwarber lead a U.S. lineup seeking to win the Americans’ second title and first title ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders sign offensive lineman Spencer Burford, adding depth at guard
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent Spencer Burford on Tuesday, giving the team another option to start on the interior of the offensive line. Burford spent his first four seasons in the NFL with San Francisco, including in 2023 when new Raiders coach Klint Kubiak was an assistant on the 49ers. The 25-year-old Burford ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Miami for the WBC final, both Venezuelan and US fans have something to celebrate
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Pablo Cuerta was watching batting practice before the U.S.-Venezuela championship game at the World Baseball Classic, when the realization hit him. He couldn’t lose. There were thousands of Venezuelans at the game in Miami on Tuesday night. There were thousands of Americans at the game as well. And some — like Cuerta, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardiola says ‘everybody wants to fire me’ after Man City’s Champions League loss to Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola wore a lumberjack-style shirt and Real Madrid chopped Manchester City down in the Champions League once again. Who knows how many more chances Guardiola will get to win European club soccer’s greatest prize with just one season remaining on his contract and increasing speculation he could walk away at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aden Holloway, Alabama’s No. 2 scorer, had 2.1 pounds of marijuana when arrested, authorities say
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Authorities found 2.1 pounds of marijuana in Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway’s apartment when they arrested him Monday, according to court records released Tuesday — just below the 2.2-pound threshold for a drug trafficking charge. Holloway, the No. 2 scorer for the fourth-seeded Crimson Tide, has been suspended indefinitely and is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers will add Bob Harlan’s name on Lambeau Field facade next season
By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers plan to honor former president/CEO Bob Harlan by adding his name on the northeast facade of Lambeau Field during the upcoming season. Ed Policy, the Packers’ current president/CEO, made the announcement Tuesday. Harlan died on March 5 at the age of 89. Harlan joined the Packers ... Read More »
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