National Sports
AC Milan wins Derby della Madonnina 1-0 to cut Inter’s lead in Serie A to 7 points
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan isn’t ready to yield to city rival Inter Milan in the Serie A title race. Pervis Estupiñán scored the winner as Milan beat Inter 1-0 in the Derby della Madonnina on Sunday. The Rossoneri cut their city rival’s lead to seven points with 10 rounds of the season remaining, setting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics star Jayson Tatum takes his comeback from Achilles surgery on the road
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum was grateful that he made his comeback from a ruptured right Achilles tendon at home in Boston. The six-time All-Star was almost as pleased that his second game was on the road Sunday afternoon. Tatum scored six of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, delivering the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic scores 35, Lakers hold off cold-shooting Knicks 110-97 in LeBron’s absence
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Rui Hachimura scored 13 points for the Lakers, who never trailed the surging Knicks in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rhode Island women beat George Mason 53-51 for first Atlantic 10 Championship title
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — Brooklyn Gray scored 16 points and Rhode Island beat George Mason 53-51 on Sunday for the Rams’ first Atlantic 10 Championship Tournament title. Top-seeded Rhode Island (28-4) will make just its second trip to the NCAA Tournament and the first since 1996. No. 2 seed George Mason (23-9) won the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tarik Skubal rethinks World Baseball Classic plan after an emotional US start
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start. His mindset changed after he started for the U.S. in a 9-1 win over Britain on Saturday night. “I didn’t expect these types ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lens moves 1 point behind PSG in French title race after beating Metz 3-0. Lyon draws with Paris FC
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Lens capped a fine week by beating Metz 3-0 on Sunday to move one point behind Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain in a tense title race. PSG’s 3-1 home defeat to Monaco on Friday opened the door for rival Lens, which reached the French Cup semifinals on Thursday after beating Lyon on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves lefty Joey Wentz leaves spring game after awkward step covering first base
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday’s outing against the Tampa Bay Rays with a right leg injury from an awkward step while covering first base. MLB.com reported that Wentz was carted off the field but walked into the clubhouse without assistance. The site said initial tests showed he avoided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ricky Castillo wins the Puerto Rico Open as 18-year-old Blades Brown falls back with one bad hole
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — Ricky Castillo made back-to-back birdies right after 18-year-old Blades Brown came undone with one bad hole, closing with a 5-under 67 to win the Puerto Rico Open for his first PGA Tour title. Brown, trying to become the youngest PGA Tour winner in 95 years, had a one-shot lead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. John’s star Zuby Ejiofor and UConn trio headline All-Big East team
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — St. John’s forward Zuby Ejiofor was the only unanimous selection Sunday to an All-Big East first team that included an unprecedented three players from No. 4 UConn. Ejiofor propelled the 18th-ranked Red Storm (25-6, 18-2) to their second consecutive outright regular-season title, averaging 17 points, seven rebounds, four assists and 1.8 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!David Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — David Mirkovic had 22 points and 11 rebounds as No. 11 Illinois held off Maryland 78-72 on Sunday. The Terrapins (11-20, 4-16 Big Ten) have had a desultory season under first-year coach Buzz Williams, losing 20 games for the first time since 1988-89, but they gave the Illini (24-7, 15-5) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Huerter scores 19, Andersen 18 to lead No. 25 Fairfield women to 65-48 win and into MAAC title game
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Jillian Huerter scored 19 points and Meghan Andersen added 18 points and nine rebounds as No. 25 Fairfield advanced to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference final with a 65-48 win over Merrimack on Sunday. The second-seeded Stags (27-4) will take on top-seeded Quinnipiac in Monday’s championship game. Quinnipiac was a ... Read More »
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