National Sports
Timmons, Cody lead Alabama past Rhode Island 68-55 for NCAA Tournament win in 1st round
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jessica Timmons scored 21 points and Essence Cody added 19 as Alabama beat Rhode Island 68-55 Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide (24-10) won a first-round tournament game for the third straight year by shooting 53.2% (25 of 47) and dominating inside, outscoring the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former ACC rivals Maryland, North Carolina clash for spot in Sweet 16 of March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina coach Courtney Banghart was a young member of Dartmouth’s coaching staff 20 years ago when she attended the Final Four in Boston and watched the Tar Heels face Maryland. Those schools were Atlantic Coast Conference rivals at the time. “That was old-school ACC,” Banghart said Saturday. “I just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCLA’s Skyy Clark is ready to sink his teeth into March Madness with new crown after dental surgery
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Skyy Clark’s smile got a glow-up — one shining white front tooth a day after the UCLA guard truly got his teeth punched in during a scrap for a loose ball. Clark can sink his teeth — all of them — into playing in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morgan and Hassett lead Kentucky to 71-56 win vs. James Madison in women’s NCAA Tournament 1st round
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Tonie Morgan had 18 points and Amelia Hassett scored 11 of her 14 during a dominant first half to help Kentucky cruise to a 71-56 victory over James Madison in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Clara Strack had her 15th double-double of the season for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays release right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Right-handed pitcher Connor Seabold has been released by the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto said Saturday that Seabold was granted his release, making him a free agent. The Blue Jays also optioned right-handed pitcher Lazaro Estrada to Triple-A Buffalo. The 30-year-old Seabold had a 4.35 ERA without a decision in seven combined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Do-everything guard Rori Harmon leads No. 1 seed Texas into final home game vs. No. 8 seed Oregon
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For five seasons, Rori Harmon has lit up the Texas home crowd with her quick cuts to the basket, pinpoint passing and fearless play, diving for loose balls anywhere on the court. On Sunday, the Longhorns point guard gets one last March Madness moment at home when No. 1 seed Texas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will begin the season on the injured list. Manager Torey Lovullo told reporters Saturday that Kelly wouldn’t be on the active roster to start the season. Kelly made his first preseason appearance on March 13 after recovering from a back issue. “Merrill Kelly just doesn’t have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia outlasts Georgia in overtime, 82-73, to advance to second round of March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kymora Johnson scored 28 points and Sa’Myah Smith added a career-high 23 to go with 11 rebounds as 10th seed Virginia beat seventh seed Georgia 82-73 in an NCAA Tournament first-round game on Saturday. The Cavaliers (21-11) became the first lower seed to win in March Madness this season. Virginia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hannah Hidalgo dazzles as Notre Dame rolls past Fairfield 79-60 in women’s March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo had a dominant performance with 23 points, nine rebounds, eight steals and six assists as sixth-seeded Notre Dame led the entire game en route to a 79-60 victory over 11th-seeded Fairfield on Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Irish, who have advanced to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NBA fines Magic guard Jalen Suggs $25,000 for throwing mouthpiece
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the stands, the NBA announced Saturday. The incident occurred with 5:35 remaining in the first quarter of the Magic’s 130-111 loss to the Hornets on Thursday in Charlotte. Suggs tossed his mouthpiece off the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kahil Fennell of Texas-Rio Grande Valley takes over struggling Western Michigan program
By Canadian Press on March 21st, 2026
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to take over its struggling men’s basketball program, athletic director Dan Bartholomae announced Saturday. Fennell was 35-29 in two seasons with the Vaqueros and will take over a WMU team coming off its eighth straight losing season and fourth under ... Read More »
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