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Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments, remarks about religion on Instagram
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday in the wake of anti-LGBTQ comments and remarks about religion he made in videos on his Instagram account. “They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” he said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Blue Jays RHP Cody Ponce carted off in 3rd inning of debut after apparent right knee injury
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto right-hander Cody Ponce had to be carted off the field in the third inning of his Blue Jays debut after he appeared to injure his right knee while trying to make a play on a ground ball. Ponce stumbled while chasing Jake McCarthy’s infield grounder and went down in the dirt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cody Ponce carted off field in first Blue Jays start
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
TORONTO — Cody Ponce’s first Major League Baseball appearance in five years came to an abrupt end on Monday night. Ponce was carted off the field in the third inning of the Toronto Blue Jays’ series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies. His knee appeared to buckle as he chased down a ground ball hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Syracuse legend Gerry McNamara formally introduced as new Orange coach
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — He became a legend as a player at Syracuse, helping the Orange to the program’s only national championship as a freshman in 2003. Now, his alma mater is banking on him becoming a legend on the sidelines. Syracuse University officials Monday formally introduced former star guard Gerry McNamara as the program’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After a harrowing travel ordeal, Iraq faces Bolivia for a 2026 World Cup spot
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Earlier this month, Iraq coach Graham Arnold was stranded in Fujairah, on the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates, due to the Mideast war. He wondered if his national team would even be able to compete for one last chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After traveling a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brewers giving shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 million deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt has agreed to terms on an eight-year, $50.75 million contract, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced. USA Today first reported that the two sides were on the verge of agreeing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatum ruled out, Brown returns to lineup for Celtics vs Hawks
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Boston Celtics are swapping one key player for another in their Monday night contest against the Atlanta Hawks, as Jayson Tatum heads back to the bench and Jaylen Brown returns to the lineup following a two-game absence. Tatum, who ruptured his Achilles in May, made his season debut on March 6 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wolves’ Anthony Edwards available for game vs. Mavericks
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards will be available for Monday night’s game against Dallas, coach Chris Finch said before the game. Edwards, averaging a career-high 29.5 points per game, returns after missing the previous six games with pain in his right knee. Edwards would need to play in all eight remaining ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buccaneers GM Jason Licht confident about Baker Mayfield’s future in Tampa Bay
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are confident Baker Mayfield will be their quarterback beyond the 2026 season. Mayfield is entering the final season of a three-year, $100 million extension he signed after reviving his career in Tampa Bay in 2023. Bucs general manager Jason Licht said he’s had conversations with Mayfield’s representatives and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins captain Sidney Crosby returns from brief injury absence in time to face the Islanders
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby is back in the lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins at the New York Islanders on Monday night after missing the previous game because of injury. Coach Dan Muse called the 38-year-old captain a game-time decision when asked following his team’s optional morning skate. Crosby and several other veteran players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gus Malzahn, Jeff Tedford to join College Football Player selection committee this spring
By Canadian Press on March 30th, 2026
Former coaches Gus Malzahn of Auburn and Jeff Tedford of Cal will join the College Football Playoff selection committee this spring, the CFP announced Monday. Arkansas athletic director Hunter Yurachek will return for a second year as selection committee chair, and Louisiana-Lafayette AD Bryan Maggard will join the group. The new members will serve three-year ... Read More »
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