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Hamstring injury keeps Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal friendlies against US and Mexico
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A hamstring injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s friendlies against the United States and Mexico ahead of the World Cup in North America. The 41-year-old Ronaldo hasn’t played since February 28 when he limped off the field while his Al-Nassr team beat Al-Fayha 3-1 in a Saudi Pro League ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents — has died at 86. Norris died Thursday, in what his family described as a “sudden passing.” “While we would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardiola opts against stoking Arteta rivalry at a time when ‘the world is going to collapse’
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
Pep Guardiola was given the platform to engage in pre-match mind games with rival coach Mikel Arteta ahead of Manchester City’s meeting with Arsenal in the English League Cup final on Sunday. He didn’t bite. “Look what’s happened around the world,” Guardiola said Friday. “We have an incredible chaos and nobody moves one finger. Everything ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario plans to cap ticket resale prices at original value
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is planning to amend ticket sales legislation to cap resale prices, seven years after it cancelled similar planned changes. The legislature is set to resume sitting Monday after a 14-week break and the government says it plans to table proposed changes to the Ticket Sales Act in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy calls up Federico Chiesa for World Cup playoffs after almost 2-year absence
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has been called up by Italy for the first time in almost two years for the upcoming World Cup playoffs, with the Azzurri desperate to avoid missing a third consecutive edition. Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso named a 28-man squad on Friday. The four-time World Cup champion needs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spain makes light of failure to reschedule Finalissima vs. Argentina with comedy sketch
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s soccer team has made light of its and Argentina’s failure to find an alternative venue to play the canceled “Finalissima” match after the original site of Qatar was made untenable by the Iran war. Instead of playing Argentina on March 27 in Doha, Spain quickly arranged to play Serbia on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexander-Arnold’s World Cup hopes damaged after failing to make England squad
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
Trent Alexander-Arnold is running out of time to play at the World Cup after failing to make the latest England squad picked by Thomas Tuchel. The Real Madrid right back was left out of a 35-man group on Friday, with manager Tuchel preferring Newcastle’s Tino Livramento, Tottenham’s Djed Spence and Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Check out soccer star Erling Haaland’s latest business venture, in chess
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Goalscoring phenomenon? Check. Investor in chess? Check. Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland wants to bring new audiences to the board game after becoming a strategic investor in a world chess championship tour scheduled to launch next year. Haaland has helped to establish a company called Chess Mates, which will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lightning rounding into playoff form as Kucherov chases fourth scoring title
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The NHL’s two top scorers in the 2025-26 season will go head-to-head Saturday night as the Tampa Bay Lightning continue their four-game Pacific Division road trip in Edmonton. After a five-point night in Seattle, Nikita Kucherov added a goal and two assists in the Lightning’s 6-2 win in Vancouver on Thursday. Next up, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida Panthers keep beating on Edmonton Oilers despite injuries
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
EDMONTON — It doesn’t matter how their own season has gone this year, the Florida Panthers weren’t going to miss out on a chance to cause the Edmonton Oilers further misery. Sergei Bobrovsky recorded 21 saves to earn his fourth shutout of the season and 53rd of his career as the Panthers continued to plague ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brady Tkachuk back to his old self with fight, goal in Senators win
By Canadian Press on March 20th, 2026
OTTAWA — On paper, Brady Tkachuk looks like he’s having a great season, but the Ottawa Senators captain hasn’t always been at his best. With 19 goals and 28 assists through 48 games, Tkachuk is producing at a point-per-game pace, but the edge that makes the left winger so dominant hasn’t been as evident this ... Read More »
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