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MLB Remaining Free Agents List
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The 30 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (2) — José Leclerc, rhp; Scott McGough, rhp. BOSTON (2) — Lucas Giolito, rhp; Justin Wilson, lhp. CHICAGO (1) — Michael A. Taylor, of. DETROIT (1) — Alex Cobb, rhp. KANSAS CITY (1) — Luke Maile, c. LOS ANGELES (2) — Tyler Anderson, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis Canada names Martin Laurendeau head of men’s tennis program
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
TORONTO — Longtime coach Martin Laurendeau has been appointed Tennis Canada’s head of men’s tennis, the organization said Thursday. The former ATP Tour player will shift from mentoring select athletes to advancing high-performance tennis across the country. “I’m incredibly honoured to take on this new position as head of men’s tennis at Tennis Canada,” Laurendeau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLS will play a 2027 ‘sprint season’ before resetting its calendar for the global game
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
Major League Soccer will play a shortened 14-game regular season in early 2027 before the league switches to a schedule that better aligns with those of its international counterparts. The league said Thursday that the so-called “sprint season” will run from February to May 2027, with each of the league’s 30 teams playing 14 games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Major League Soccer announces plans for transitional 2027 ‘sprint season’
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
NEW YORK — Major League Soccer has unveiled plans for the truncated season that will transition the league to a permanent summer-spring schedule, starting in July 2027. The “sprint season” will see each of the league’s 30 teams play 14 regular-season games between February and April 2027, with seven matches at home and seven away. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Profar will miss full season after appeal resolved for second positive drug test, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the 2026 season and postseason after his appeal of a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a second failed drug test was resolved, two people familiar with the process told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because no announcement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lakers’ LeBron James is questionable against Heat as he approaches NBA record for games played
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James was listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ game in Miami on Thursday, meaning Robert Parish might keep outright possession of the NBA’s all-time games played record for a couple more days. The Lakers said James is dealing with left foot arthritis. Also questionable: Luka Doncic (right hip ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter Milan eyes a lift as Lautaro Martínez nears return against Fiorentina
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan has clearly missed Lautaro Martínez. But the Argentine World Cup winner could return this weekend to boost the Nerazzurri’s title charge. Lautaro was back training this week as he recovers from a calf injury sustained in the first leg of Inter’s Champions League playoff exit to Bodø/Glimt. In the absence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamps, Ticats, Riders named finalists for inaugural Goveia football operations award
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
TORONTO — The Calgary Stampeders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Saskatchewan Roughriders were named finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia football operations award, the CFL said Thursday. The winner will be recognized as part of the league’s coach of the year celebration on March 25 in Edmonton. The award recognizes a team’s football operations department for outstanding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rays shortstop Taylor Walls to start season on injured list because of oblique problem
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls will open the season on the injured list because of his right oblique. Walls, 29, batted .220 with a .280 on-base percentage, four homers, 38 RBIs and 14 steals in 101 games for the Rays last season. His injury creates the possibility that prospect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Einarson defeats South Korea 8-3 at women’s world curling championship
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
CALGARY — Kerri Einarson’s curling team has defeated South Korea 8-3 at the women’s world curling championship. Canada improved to 8-1 and was to face Norway later in the day at Winsport Event Centre. The top six teams at the conclusion of pool play Friday advance to playoffs. The top two gain direct entry into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennis Canada names Martin Laurendeau as organization’s head of men’s tennis
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
TORONTO — Tennis Canada says longtime coach Martin Laurendeau will serve as the head of men’s tennis for the organization. Laurendeau will shift from mentoring select athletes to advancing high-performance tennis across the country. He succeeds Frank Dancevic in the position. Laurendeau is a former ATP Tour player who has worked as a coach since ... Read More »
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