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Barcelona edges Rayo Vallecano to increase pressure on Real Madrid ahead of capital derby
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to increase its lead of the Spanish league and add more pressure on Real Madrid before its key derby against Atletico Madrid later Sunday. Ronald Araújo headed in the winner in the 24th minute at Camp Nou, and Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García’s impressive performance showed why ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Providence brings in Bryan Hodgson from South Florida as men’s basketball coach
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence is bringing in Bryan Hodgson from South Florida to become its new coach. The Friars announced Hodgson as their 17th head coach on Sunday. He takes over for Kim English, whose three-year tenure with the program ended on March 13 after a loss to St. John’s in the Big East ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Como takes control of Serie A’s final Champions League spot with 5-0 win over Pisa
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
ROME (AP) — Como took control of Serie A’s final Champions League spot by thrashing relegation-threatened Pisa 5-0 on Sunday for its fifth straight victory in Serie A. The victory boosted Cesc Fabregas’ club three points clear of fifth-place Juventus, which was held to a 1-1 draw by Sassuolo on Saturday. Assane Diao, Anastasios Douvikas, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunderland seal late win against Newcastle in EPL as Arsenal, Man City set for League Cup final
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Brian Brobbey struck in the 90th minute to give Sunderland bragging rights in the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle on Sunday. Brobbey’s close-range effort sealed a 2-1 comeback win at St James’ Park and saw Sunderland complete a Premier League double over its fiercest rival. Sunderland also moved above Newcastle into 11th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jordan Gumberg holds on to win Hainan Classic for the American’s 2nd European tour title
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) — Jordan Gumberg got up-and-down for par on the final hole Sunday for a 2-under 70 to hold off Jorge Campillo of Spain and win the Hainan Classic. It was the second European tour title for the 30-year-old American. Gumberg also won in South Africa in 2024, but it was his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcastle vs Sunderland halted after discriminatory abuse from the crowd
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — The Premier League game between Newcastle and Sunderland was stopped on Sunday after there was a report of discriminatory abuse from the crowd, the league said. Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida, who is Black, was the target of the abuse that resulted in play being stopped during the second half of the match ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bryson DeChambeau wins again by beating Jon Rahm in a LIV playoff in South Africa
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
MIDRAND, South Africa (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau won for the second straight week by saving par on the final hole for a 6-under 65 and blistering a 3-wood from a wet lie in the rough on the par-5 18th in a playoff to set up birdie and defeat Jon Rahm at LIV Golf South Africa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies agree to 6-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal announced Sunday for last season’s NL Cy Young Award runner-up begins in 2027 and will run through 2032 with a club option for 2033. Terms were not immediately available. Sánchez had been pitching under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dominik Paris takes back-to-back wins as Italy goes 4-from-4 at World Cup finals in Norway
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
KVITFJELL, Norway (AP) — Dominik Paris won his second race in two days Sunday as Italy went a perfect four-from-four at the World Cup finals. A day after winning the downhill, Paris also was the fastest in the super-G, beating Austrians Vincent Kriechmayr by 0.07 and Raphael Haaser by 0.38 seconds. “It’s a surprise for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl leaves as part of major shakeup in trophyless season
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl is leaving the team with immediate effect as the club undergoes a major shakeup after what will be a trophyless season. Dortmund said Sunday Kehl and the club had “mutually agreed to end their collaboration” after reaching an “amicable” decision with management. “The summer is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goggia wins to lock up World Cup super-G title. Aicher further closes gap on overall leader Shiffrin
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
KVITFJELL, Norway (AP) — Sofia Goggia won her third super-G of the season at the World Cup finals on Sunday to secure the discipline title, while Emma Aicher further closed the gap to overall leader Mikaela Shiffrin. Aicher, the only skier other than Goggia with multiple super-G wins this season, started the race 95 points ... Read More »
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