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Raiders coach Klint Kubiak doesn’t want a rookie QB to start Week 1 in right scenario

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Fernando Mendoza won’t start right away for the Las Vegas Raiders if coach Klint Kubiak has his way. The Raiders are expected to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft next month. Mendoza led Indiana to its first national championship and became the overwhelming ... Read More »

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Thailand and Tajikistan qualify for 2027 Asian Cup

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand and Tajikistan secured places at the 2027 Asian Cup on Tuesday in the final round of qualifying. Lebanon will have to wait, though, because its match against Yemen was postponed because of the Iran war. The game was scheduled to be played in Qatar. The regional conflict also forced the Asian ... Read More »

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Edmonton Elks bring back veteran coach Rick Campbell in analyst role

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

EDMONTON — Rick Campbell is back with the Edmonton Elks. The CFL team hired Campbell as a coaching analyst Tuesday. Campbell began his CFL coaching career as defensive backs and special-teams co-ordinator with Edmonton (1999-04), as well as the defensive co-ordinator (2005-08) and won two Grey Cup titles with the organization. Campbell’s father, Hugh, guided ... Read More »

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Ex-Maple Leaf Grabovski charged with assault after minor hockey incident in Markham

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

MARKHAM — Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski has been charged with assault following an incident at a minor hockey game in Markham, Ont. Court records show the charge was sworn March 30, with a first court appearance scheduled for June 12 in Newmarket, Ont. York Regional Police said officers responded to a Markham ... Read More »

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Mariners agree to $95 million, 8-year deal with top prospect Colt Emerson, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $95 million, eight-year deal with top prospect Colt Emerson, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The contract, which starts this season and includes a team option for 2034, would be the largest ever for a player who has not ... Read More »

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Mariners agree to 8-year, $95 million contract with top prospect Colt Emerson, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have agreed to a $95 million, eight-year contract with top prospect Colt Emerson, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The contract, which starts this season and includes a team option for 2034, would be the largest ever for a player who has not ... Read More »

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Struggling Premier League club Tottenham hires De Zerbi amid concerns from women’s fan group

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

Roberto De Zerbi was hired Tuesday as Tottenham’s third coach of the season in a last-ditch bid by one of England’s top clubs to avoid costly relegation from the Premier League. The appointment came amid criticism from fans’ groups about the Italian coach’s past support of a player who was charged with — but not ... Read More »

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A playoff salary cap is coming to the NHL. GMs get a calculator to help them navigate it

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Gone are the days of NHL teams stashing players on long-term injured reserve through the end of the regular season and dressing them at the start of the playoffs. Starting this spring, the lineup for each game must fit under the salary cap, which until now did not apply in the ... Read More »

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Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier out 2-4 weeks with lower-body injury

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexandre Carrier will be out for two to four weeks with an upper-body injury, the NHL club announced Tuesday. Carrier logged just over 19 minutes in Montreal’s last game, a 3-1 win at Carolina on Sunday. He has seven goals and 15 assists and is averaging 19:05 of ice time ... Read More »

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Premier League struggler Tottenham hires De Zerbi amid concerns from women’s fans group

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

Roberto De Zerbi was hired Tuesday as Tottenham’s third coach of the season in a last-ditch bid by one of England’s top clubs to avoid costly relegation from the Premier League. The appointment came amid criticism from fans’ groups about the Italian coach’s past support of a player who was charged with — but not ... Read More »

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Tottenham hires Roberto De Zerbi as coach on ‘long-term’ contract

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham hires Roberto De Zerbi as coach on ‘long-term’ contract. The Associated Press... Read More »

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