March 11th, 2026
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Boca Juniors unveils $50M-$60M Bombonera expansion to 80,000 seats

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — After River Plate presented a project to roof its Monumental stadium, its rival Boca Juniors announced that it will expand the capacity of its mythical “Bombonera” stadium, in what will be the biggest remodeling work in its almost 90 years of history. Renovations will cost between 50 and 60 million dollars ... Read More »

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Champions League: Real Madrid and Man City square off again, PSG hosts Chelsea

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

Real Madrid and Manchester City go at it again in the Champions League on Wednesday. For the fifth season in a row, the rivals have been drawn against each other in European club soccer’s biggest competition. By the end of the round of 16 they will have played each other three times this season after ... Read More »

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Bills and Josh Allen agree to restructure QB’s contract in salary cap-saving move, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has agreed to restructure his contract in a move that frees up approximately $12 million in much-needed salary cap space for the team entering the NFL’s new year, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the ... Read More »

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Jeff Perconte is promoted to general counsel of MLB players’ union

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Perconte was promoted to general counsel of the Major League Baseball Players Association on Wednesday in another move following the forced resignation of union head Tony Clark. Perconte, 48, is the No. 3 person on the union’s legal team behind interim executive director Bruce Meyer and interim deputy executive director ... Read More »

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A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals. The 8-6 defeat left the team with a 3-1 record at the end of its pool schedule. Mexico and Italy wrap up Pool B ... Read More »

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Commanders are signing edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

The Washington Commanders are signing edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson and linebacker Leo Chenal, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contracts cannot become official until the new league year begins at 4 p.m. EDT. Chaisson’s deal for ... Read More »

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Russian anthem played again at Paralympics after Germany athletes’ protest at Milan Cortina

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

The Russian national anthem rang again at the Paralympics on Wednesday, a day after Germany athletes appeared to stage a protest in the podium ceremony at Milan Cortina. Ivan Golubkov won Russia’s third gold of these Games in the men’s Para cross-country 10km interval start sitting. Anastasiia Bagiian then added the nations’ fourth gold by ... Read More »

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Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman for NASCAR race at Las Vegas

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss a second consecutive NASCAR race because of vertigo and will be replaced by Justin Allgaier at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “Alex continues to work closely with doctors toward being medically cleared, but he’s still experiencing some lingering symptoms,” said Jeff Andrews, president and general ... Read More »

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Raiders have a tough decision to make regarding Maxx Crosby’s future now that trade was nixed

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

A deal isn’t a deal until it’s official. The Las Vegas Raiders learned that hard lesson Tuesday night when the Baltimore Ravens backed out of a blockbuster trade for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. A person with knowledge of Baltimore’s decision told The Associated Press that Crosby failed his physical. The person spoke on condition ... Read More »

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Syracuse fires coach Adrian Autry following 3 unsuccessful seasons in post-Jim Boeheim era

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Adrian Autry has been fired as head basketball coach at Syracuse after three largely unsuccessful seasons. The school announced the decision Wednesday, one day after the Orange lost 86-69 to SMU in the first round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Syracuse lost its final six games and 12 of the ... Read More »

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Vissel Kobe beats FC Seoul, becomes 2nd Japanese team in AFC Champions League quarterfinals

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

Japan’s Vissel Kobe claimed a place in the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite with a 2-1 win over FC Seoul of South Korea on Wednesday. Yuya Osako and Yosuke Ideguchi scored late at home as Kobe advanced 3-1 over two legs in the round of 16. Patryk Klimala scored in the first half ... Read More »

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