National Sports
After going under the radar as a recruit, Okorie lands at Stanford, shines as a top freshman in ACC
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Smith’s sales pitch to Ebuka Okorie on everything Stanford had to offer him kept on coming: For about 10 minutes the coach shared all the great things he believed could happen if Okorie decided to come West and play basketball for the Cardinal. Turns out Smith could have saved his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Timberwolves are focused on a push toward the NBA playoffs. And the World Baseball Classic, too
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
A huge game awaits the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. It’ll happen in Houston, even though the Timberwolves will be in Los Angeles. There will be no dunks, no traveling, no 3-pointers. No halftime, either. No shot clock, but there will be a pitch clock. And there will be fouls. Well, foul balls. These are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austria gets FIFA approval ahead of World Cup to pick Dortmund’s Chukwuemeka and PSV’s Wanner
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
ZURICH (AP) — Austria got permission from FIFA to select former England and Germany youth internationals ahead of playing at the World Cup against Argentina and Lionel Messi. Borussia Dortmund winger Carney Chukwuemeka and PSV Eindhoven midfielder Paul Wanner both were born in Austria and eligible under FIFA rules to change their eligibility. Chukwuemeka’s switch ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘You’re always grateful’: Veteran goalie Reimer relishing role with Ottawa Senators
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Nearly 20 years after getting drafted, James Reimer doesn’t take playing in the NHL for granted. Starts aren’t as frequent for the 37-year-old goalie these days, but he’s still backstopping his team to big wins. His latest came Monday when the veteran netminder stopped all 16 shots he faced as his Ottawa Senators ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: Barcelona travels to Newcastle as round of 16 gets underway
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
Barcelona faces Newcastle as the Champions League round of 16 gets underway on Tuesday. The Spanish champions travel to St James’ Park for the first leg, with coach Hansi Flick leaving his players in no doubt about what’s at stake. “It’s one of the most important moments of the season and we are all ready ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos show Salla Porocup reindeer racing in Finland
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
SALLA, Finland (AP) — Traditional reindeer racing that has been delighting spectators for decades in Finland brought hundreds of fans to the Salla Reindeer Cup in the frigid town of Salla on Saturday and Sunday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Aino Väänänen, The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 Gonzaga beats Oregon State, advances to 29th straight WCC final
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Graham Ike had 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 12 Gonzaga to a 65-56 victory over Oregon State on Monday night and put the Bulldogs in the West Coast Conference Tournament championship game for the 29th straight time. Gonzaga (29-3) will play No. 21 Saint Mary’s or Santa Clara ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Santa Clara beats No. 21 Saint Mary’s 76-71, advances to WCC title game vs Gonzaga
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sash Gavalyugov scored 23 points including a back-breaking 3-pointer to lead Santa Clara to a 76-71 victory over No. 21 Saint Mary’s in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament on Monday night to take a big step toward making the Big Dance. The Broncos (26-7) will play No. 12 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photos show Salla Porocup reindeer sprint racing event in Finland
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
SALLA, Finland (AP) — Traditional reindeer racing that has been delighting spectators for decades in Finland brought hundreds of fans to the Salla Reindeer Cup in the frigid town of Salla on Saturday and Sunday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Aino Vaananen, The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defending Indian Wells champion Mirra Andreeva throws tantrum after loss to unseeded Siniakova
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Defending Indian Wells champion Mirra Andreeva smashed her racket several times during a 4-6, 6-7(5), 6-3 loss to unseeded Katerina Siniakova in the tournament’s third round on Monday night, then left the court exchanging words with the crowd. Andreeva threw her racket after losing the second set tiebreaker before smashing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leonard powers the Clippers past the Knicks to reach .500 for the first time since November
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New York Knicks 126-118 on Monday night to climb back to .500 for the first time since early November. The Clippers are 32-32 and have won five of their first six games in March ... Read More »
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