National Sports
Tarleton State hires Utah State associate head coach Eric Haut to replace Billy Gillispie
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Tarleton State has named Utah State associate coach Eric Haut to replace Billy Gillispie, who resigned last month because of medical issues. Haut, whose hiring was announced Thursday, was on Utah State’s staff for two seasons after five as an assistant at Northern Kentucky. Utah State won the Mountain West regular-season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The 49ers agree to a deal to bring back Pro Bowl special teamer Luke Gifford
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million deal to bring back Pro Bowl special teams player Luke Gifford. A person familiar with the deal said the sides came to an agreement on the contract for the free agent linebacker on Friday. The person spoke on condition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Rise sell Canadian forward Holly Ward to NWSL’s Seattle Reign
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
Forward Holly Ward, who scored the winning goal for the Vancouver Rise in the inaugural Northern Super League championship game, has been sold to the NWSL’s Seattle Reign. It’s been a rapid rise for the 22-year-old from Vancouver, who made her senior debut for Canada last April against Argentina and now has nine caps to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jason Pinnock is returning to the New York Giants on a 1-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants are signing cornerback Jason Pinnock to a contract for next season, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the move had not been announced. Pinnock, who turns 27 one June 30, returns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rangers add bullpen depth by signing Jalen Beeks to one-year deal worth $1.6 million
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks has joined the Texas Rangers on a one-year deal worth $1.6 million. The 32-year-old Beeks went 5-3 with one save and a 3.77 ERA in 61 appearances for the Arizona Diamondbacks last season. He struck out 47 over 57 1/3 innings. He also was equally effective against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie allrounder Sadaqat leads Pakistan to series-levelling win against Bangladesh
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Novice allrounder Maaz Sadaqat led Pakistan to a series-levelling 128-run win against Bangladesh in a rain-affected second one-day international on Friday. The 20-year-old Sadaqat, playing his second ODI, hit a 46-ball 75 and grabbed 3-23 with his left-arm spin to be an easy pick for player of the match. After Sadaqat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, GM says
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
Newly signed Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job in Atlanta, where Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in November, general manager Ian Cunningham said Friday. “For Tua coming in here, he knows he’s coming in to compete, just like Michael knows he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The NCAA is warning schools about travel issues ahead of March Madness. It’s not the first time
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Atlantic 10 commissioner Bernadette McGlade skimmed through the 12-page memo the NCAA sent out last month that highlighted potential travel issues ahead of the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments and couldn’t help but feel a bit of deja vu. McGlade spent time on both the men’s and women’s selection committees earlier in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friday the 13th: Paralympics snowboarder suffers string of errors and bad luck
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — It was one of those days for Para snowboarding veteran Cécile Hernandez — one of those Friday the 13th kind of days. The 51-year-old Frenchwoman was among the favorites to win the banked slalom race at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on Friday but when she missed the podium by finishing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers’ Quinn Priester expects to miss at least the first month of the season
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester expects to miss at least the first month of the season as he recovers from a nerve issue. Priester had been dealing with an apparent wrist problem for much of the spring. Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters that Priester received a diagnosis indicating it was at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexis Lafreniere has goal, assists to lead New York Rangers past Winnipeg Jets 6-3
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The New York Rangers did not look like a team that is already out of the NHL playoff picture. The Winnipeg Jets, who are still clinging to fading post-season hopes, looked like they are. The Rangers, who entered the game last in the East, defeated Winnipeg 6-3 before 13,763 fans at Canada Life ... Read More »
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