National Sports
Braves LHP Joey Wentz to miss 2026 season after tearing ACL in his right knee
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NORTH PORT, Florida (AP) — One awkward step has cost Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz the 2026 season. The club said Monday that Wentz tore the ACL in his right knee while covering first base against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. There was initial hope that Wentz had avoided serious injury, but further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatis Jr. ignites Dominican Republic with a historic grand slam, sealing a WBC quarterfinal spot
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. knew the ball was gone, knew he had just hit a grand slam, knew the fans at loanDepot Park were going to spend the next few moments roaring so loudly that their cries would keep echoing off the ballpark’s roof. And he wasn’t done there. Forget the grand slam ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prosecutor drops murder charge against shooter at Chiefs rally, citing state’s self-defense laws
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
A man who initially faced a murder charge for opening fire following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl win was sentenced Monday to two years in prison in a case prosecutors said was complicated by the state’s self-defense laws. Dominic Miller, who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge as part of a plea deal, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eriksson wins another medal, Canada wins big in wheelchair curling and para hockey
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MILAN — Para skier Kalle Eriksson picked up his second medal of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on Monday while Canada’s wheelchair curling team and Para hockey squad posted big victories. Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith raced to bronze in the men’s visually impaired super G in a time of one minute 13.29 seconds. Eriksson, from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston coach Kelvin Sampson defers induction into North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame to 2027
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Houston coach Kelvin Sampson has deferred induction into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame until next year due to a scheduling conflict. The hall announced in January that Sampson would be part of the 2026 class, with induction set to take place May 1 in Greensboro, North Carolina. But the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US ‘rock star’ Paralympic skier wins silver for his late twin brother
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Patrick Halgren, the self-proclaimed “rock star” of the Milan Cortina Paralympics, said he could feel the presence of his late twin brother in his silver medal-winning Para alpine ski run on Monday. “He made this happen for real. He is the ski god and he has blessed me with speed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mentorship program gives veteran Masoli insight into options off football field
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
WATERLOO, ONTARIO — He hasn’t closed the door on a 14th CFL season but Jeremiah Masoli is looking at how he can continue chasing a Grey Cup title off the football field. The 37-year-old quarterback remains a free agent and is open to playing in 2026. But experience has taught the San Francisco native he’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah banned for life by Major League Soccer for gambling on games
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Two players were banned for life Monday by Major League Soccer for gambling on soccer, including bets involving their own matches. Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah were both placed on administrative leave in October pending a review of potential violations of league rules. MLS said the investigation concluded the players “engaged in extensive gambling on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals agree to deals with QB Gardner Minshew, RB Tyler Allgeier, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals have agreed with veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew on a $5.75 million, one-year deal that could be worth up to $8 million with incentives, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. Minshew was the Cardinals’ second deal of the day, joining running back Tyler Allgeier, who agreed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders are adding Odafe Oweh and re-signing Laremy Tunsil, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Attempting to rebound from a 5-12 season, the Washington Commanders are bringing back the anchor of their offensive line and spending big money in free agency to improve the NFL’s worst-ranked defense. The Commanders on Monday re-signed starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil and agreed to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh, defensive tackle Tim Settle and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March Madness: How to watch and what to watch in the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
March Madness is almost here. The beloved annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament opens with Selection Sunday this weekend, opening the door for hundreds of thousands of fans to fill out brackets and take a shot at winning the office pool. The tournament tips off with the First Four on March 17-18 in Dayton, ... Read More »
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