National Sports
Raiders sign special teams standout Segun Olubi
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent linebacker Segun Olubi on Monday to help boost their special teams. Olubi spent the past four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts playing mostly on special teams. He appeared in 51 games with 50 tackles, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, two blocked punts and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackhawks agree to a 3-year contract with forward prospect Sacha Boisvert
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a three-year contract with Sacha Boisvert, one of the team’s top prospects. The Blackhawks announced the entry-level deal with the forward on Monday. The contract carries a $974,167 salary-cap hit and runs through the 2027-28 season. Boisvert, who turns 20 on Tuesday, could make his NHL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reaching March Madness has been in the Martelli family business for years, and it is booming at VCU
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When Philip Martelli Jr. and Jimmy Martelli told their father they wanted to go into coaching, Phil Sr. gave his blessing, albeit with one very important caveat. “I wasn’t going to pick up the phone,” said the elder Martelli, who won 444 games and made the NCAA Tournament seven times during a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke heads into March Madness at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 ahead of Arizona, Michigan; Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke heads into March Madness at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 ahead of Arizona, Michigan; Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix Suns’ Mat Ishbia, minority owners agree to mediation process in financial dispute
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Two minority owners of the Phoenix Suns and the team’s controlling owner Mat Ishbia have agreed to participate in a confidential binding mediation process to resolve a lawsuit over the franchise’s finances. The filing on Monday in a Delaware Chancery Court says the action will be dismissed with prejudice when the mediation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Switzerland’s Schwaller on a roll in women’s world curling championship
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
CALGARY — Switzerland’s Xenia Schwaller has won a third straight game at the women’s world curling championship to improve her record to 3-1. The 2024 world junior champion’s team defeated Scotland’s Fay Henderson 9-5 in the morning draw at WinSport Event Centre. Canada’s Kerri Einarson, Japan and Turkey were 3-0 heading into the afternoon draw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Free Agency: 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal could set more contract records next offseason
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Tarik Skubal has won back-to-back AL Cy Young Awards and will make $32 million this season after winning his salary arbitration hearing. Detroit’s ace left-hander could next set more contract records for a pitcher in free agency. Skubal could become a free agent for the first time after the World Series next fall, along with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bottcher returns to skip position on new team with Walker and Horgan brothers
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Brendan Bottcher is returning to the skip position with a new-look team. The Alberta-based foursome will include third Jacob Horgan, second Tanner Horgan and lead Geoff Walker. A Team Bottcher post on social media says the new rink brings together championship pedigree, elite shotmaking and competitive drive. Bottcher and Walker most recently played together with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nate Diaz is returning to MMA for a bout with Mike Perry on the Rousey-Carano undercard
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nate Diaz will return to mixed martial arts for the first time in nearly four years when he fights fellow brawler Mike Perry on the undercard of Ronda Rousey’s meeting with Gina Carano. Most Valuable Promotions on Monday announced the latest addition to the Netflix card scheduled for May 16 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thad Matta retires at Butler following a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime college basketball coach Thad Matta announced Monday he is retiring after a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments and a national title game appearance with Ohio State. Matta spent the past four seasons at Butler, his second stint at the helm of his alma mater. The Bulldogs suffered a season-ending 91-81 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas a No. 1 seed in March Madness with Booker, Harmon and a friendly road map to the Final Four
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Longhorns roll into the women’s NCAA Tournament with a No. 1 seed and a friendly road map for a return trip to the Final Four. They aren’t the overall No. 1 seed for March Madness. That’s UConn. But with a standout duo of Madison Booker and Rori Harmon, an ... Read More »
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