March 17th, 2026
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Cameron Young wants to be ready for big moments. He delivered one at The Players Championship

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Cameron Young had given up on his own expectations, and for good reason. Seeing him pose with The Players Championship trophy makes it easy to forget that he once tied a PGA Tour record with seven runner-up finishes — all of them in a 30-month span — before winning. ... Read More »

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Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico. FIFA is sticking to its schedule

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

GENEVA (AP) — The public wrangling between Iran, FIFA and U.S. President Donald Trump over the narrative of playing at the World Cup in June shifted on Tuesday to Mexico where its diplomats suggested Iran’s soccer team could play its games. The Iranian ambassador and embassy in Mexico City said the country was negotiating with ... Read More »

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Argentina’s last big World Cup tune-up vanishes and leaves Scaloni’s squad untested vs Europe

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Three months before its World Cup defense, Argentina lost a great chance to gauge where it’s at against European champion Spain when the Finalissima was canceled. Since winning the 2022 World Cup, Argentina has steamrolled through South American qualifying — four defeats in 18 matches — won the 2024 Copa ... Read More »

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Former Ole Miss and Duke coach David Cutcliffe retires as SEC special assistant to commissioner

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Former Mississippi and Duke coach and Tennessee assistant David Cutcliffe is retiring as the Southeastern Conference’s special assistant to the commissioner for football relations. The 71-year-old Cutcliffe announced Tuesday he will end his 40-year career in college football when his retirement becomes effective on March 31. Cutcliffe’s retirement comes four years ... Read More »

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Eagles are adding receiver Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown on a 1-year deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. Brown, a 2019 first-round pick by Baltimore, had 49 catches for 587 yards and ... Read More »

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Avalanche’s lead down to 3 points ahead of matchup against Stars, Nathan MacKinnon says ‘flow’s off’

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon can deliver a little bit of everything, including the honest truth. “One of those nights that just sucked,” the Colorado Avalanche forward said Monday after a 7-2 loss to a Pittsburgh Penguins squad that was missing Sidney Crosby. Colorado, the league’s top team for most of the season, has hit ... Read More »

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Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

The Denver Broncos have acquired standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster deal that sends three draft picks to the Miami Dolphins, including a first-rounder, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Both spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced. The ... Read More »

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Kompany says Bayern likely won’t need to start 16-year-old goalkeeper amid injury crisis

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has indicated he’ll likely avoid having to field 16-year-old goalkeeper Leonard Prescott in the Champions League against Atalanta after backup Jonas Urbig returned to training Tuesday amid an injury crisis in the position. Urbig, normally Bayern’s second choice in goal, sustained from concussion after colliding with an ... Read More »

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Iran’s Mexico Embassy says talks ongoing to move World Cup matches. FIFA sticking to its schedule

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

GENEVA (AP) — The public wrangling between Iran, FIFA and U.S. President Donald Trump over the narrative of playing at the World Cup in June shifted on Tuesday to Mexico where its diplomats suggested Iran’s soccer team could play its games. The Iranian ambassador and embassy in Mexico City said the country was negotiating with ... Read More »

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Charlotte fires men’s basketball coach Aaron Fearne after 3 seasons

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte 49ers fired head basketball coach Aaron Fearne on Tuesday after he went 47-51 in three seasons at the helm. Charlotte was 17-17 this season and lost 86-64 to South Florida in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The 49ers finished tied for fifth in the regular season ... Read More »

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Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 17th, 2026

The Denver Broncos have acquired standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster deal that sends three draft picks to the Miami Dolphins, including a first-rounder, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced. ... Read More »

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