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Raptors sign former top pick Markelle Fultz to 10-day contract
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract, the NBA club announced Monday. Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA draft, last played in the NBA in 2024-25, suiting up for the Sacramento Kings. The 27-year-old averaged 2.7 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 8.8 minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tristan Jarry gets another shot as Edmonton Oilers search for answers in net
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
EDMONTON — After another uneven stretch in goal, the Edmonton Oilers are turning back to Tristan Jarry for a chance to steady things in net. Connor Ingram went 2-3 with 15 goals against over the last five games, and Jarry is expected to start one of two road games, either Tuesday in Utah or Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia becomes first First Four team to reach Sweet Sixteen after 83-75 double-OT win over Iowa
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kymora Johnson scored 28 points as 10th-seeded Virginia became the first First Four to reach the regional semifinals after an 83-75 double-overtime win over No. 2 seed Iowa on Monday in a women’s NCAA Tournament second-round game. The Cavaliers (22-11) won three games in five days, defeating Arizona State 57-55 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defensive lineman Pene looking for opportunity to play pro football in Canada
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Wilfried Pene can’t wait to be a football player again. Pene, 25, of Tours, France, will attend the CFL’s national combine this week in Edmonton. It comes roughly nine months after being released by the NFL’s New England Patriots. “I want to show that I’m still a football player,” he said. “That I’m still fast, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson wanted his Cougars simply to stick to what they do best in defending with their typical toughness to open March Madness. Illinois coach Brad Underwood hoped his team would “just let it rip.” They got what they wanted in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament while posting the two most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitt hires College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over reeling women’s basketball program
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony is heading north to take over Pittsburgh’s struggling women’s basketball program. Pitt athletic director Allen Greene announced Monday that the Panthers have tabbed Harmony to replace Tory Verdi, who was fired this month after finishing 8-23, including a 1-17 mark in conference play. Verdi’s dismissal came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DePaul gives athletic director DeWayne Peevy another contract extension
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — DePaul has given athletic director DeWayne Peevy an extension that keeps him under contract through 2031. Peevy is in his sixth year in charge of the Blue Demons athletics department, a tenure that includes record-setting fundraising and revenue growth as well as significant capital investments. This is Peevy’s second contract extension in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Pro Football Hall of Fame honors 3 assistant coaches with the award of excellence
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Influential special teams coach Mike Westhoff, former San Francisco 49ers offensive line coach Bobb McKittrick and longtime defensive coach Ted Cottrell will be honored with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Awards of Excellence for the 2026 class. The Hall announced on Monday that the three assistants were picked as part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL mourns the death of Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children from a house fire
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
The NHL is grieving the death of reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children from a house fire in Minnesota. Pierce, 37, covered the Wild as a correspondent for NHL.com for the past decade and was a prominent podcaster among several other roles she held in sports media in the Twin Cities area. Having learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robot umpires are coming to MLB. Here’s how they work
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Robot umpires are coming to the big leagues this year. The Automated Ball/Strike System will be introduced in the form of a challenge system in which the human umpire makes each call, which can be appealed to the computer. Robot umpires have been tested in the minor leagues since 2019, with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seattle Kraken assume majority ownership of Climate Pledge Arena
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken ownership group, led by Samantha Holloway, announced the creation of One Roof Sports and Entertainment on Monday. One Roof Sports and Entertainment will serve as the umbrella brand of the organization to “oversee a growing portfolio of properties and fuel new opportunities.” Holloway also announced the group has entered ... Read More »
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