National Sports
Mike Evans calls decision to join the 49ers after 12 seasons in Tampa a ‘no-brainer’
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The decision to leave Tampa Bay wasn’t easy for Mike Evans after he and his family built strong relationships with the Buccaneers and the community over 12 seasons. Picking a new spot once he decided to leave was far easier for the star receiver. Evans dove into possible destinations before ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Olympics star Klaebo taken to hospital after crashing in World Cup sprint race
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
DRAMMEN, Norway (AP) — Norwegian cross-country skiing star Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo was taken to a hospital for medical checks after hitting his head on the snow in a crash involving U.S. skier Ben Ogden during a World Cup race Thursday. The crash happened in a semifinal heat of the men’s sprint competition in Drammen, just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolfpack’s Will Wade: ‘We’re going to win and we’re going to win big at NC State’
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — N.C. State coach Will Wade said Thursday he is determined to “win big” with the Wolfpack while shrugging off speculation that he might return to LSU if that job became open. “Look, we’re going to win and we’re going to win big at NC State,” Wade said after an 81-74 quarterfinal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mark DeRosa owns ‘overly confident’ WBC remark before Team USA’s loss to Italy
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Manager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point. DeRosa had made that remark on MLB Network’s “Hot Stove” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson strains a muscle on Big 12’s new glass floor in loss to Iowa State
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle while slipping on the new glass floor at the Big 12 Tournament, leaving the all-conference player to watch from the bench as No. 7 Iowa State beat the No. 16 Red Raiders 75-53 on Thursday. Anderson was hurt on an inbounds pass ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada faces United States in first-ever World Baseball Classic playoff appearance
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Canada’s first-ever appearance in the World Baseball Classic’s playoffs won’t be easy. The Canadians will be the underdogs when they take on the United States in Friday’s quarterfinal at Daikin Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros. The U.S. are the betting favourites to win the entire 30-team international tournament. Although Canada has participated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Schultz ending Paralympic snowboarding career to focus on building prosthetic gear for top athletes
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — American Para snowboarder Mike Schultz is putting an end to his competitive days at the Paralympics. The Minnesota native will go behind the scenes to work fulltime making the prosthetic equipment that has helped so many Para athletes — including some of those who beat him this week at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denzel Aberdeen’s late basket pushes Kentucky past Missouri 78-72 at the SEC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored 21 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16, including a key basket with 22.5 seconds remaining, and No. 9 seed Kentucky beat No. 8 seed Missouri 78-72 on Thursday in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Kentucky (21-12) advances to play No. 1 seed and fourth-ranked Florida in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nick Kurtz and Elly De La Cruz among 7 players whose contracts unilaterally renewed by teams
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz’s contract was renewed by the Athletics, and shortstop Elly De La Cruz’s deal was set unilaterally by the Cincinnati Reds for the second straight season. Seven players in all had their salaries specified by their teams, including two A’s, according to contract information obtained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wilt Chamberlain’s friends, family root for today’s NBA stars to challenge Hall of Famer’s records
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Olin Chamberlain will have the Oklahoma City Thunder game on TV and his phone nearby, just he does any time one of his uncle’s NBA records is getting challenged. The family group chat tends to blow up a bit each time Wilt Chamberlain – that’s “Uncle Dippy” to Olin and others close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jefferson’s double-double sends No. 7 Iowa St to 75-53 rout of No. 16 Texas Tech in Big 12 tourney
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Joshua Jefferson had 18 points and 13 rebounds, longtime running mate Tamin Lipsey scored 20 and seventh-ranked Iowa State used a big second-half run to bury No. 16 Texas Tech 75-53 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament. The fifth-seeded Cyclones (27-6) fell behind by 12 early ... Read More »
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