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College baseball notebook: Players who followed Chris Pollard from Duke leading the way for Virginia
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Virginia’s baseball program has shown no drop-off without Brian O’Connor. In fact, the Cavaliers are doing quite nicely with Chris Pollard at the helm. The new-look Wahoos (20-5, 6-3) are in the top 10 in the polls and have won their first three Atlantic Coast Conference series to sit in a five-way tie for second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt makes opening day roster
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — JJ Wetherholt is heading to the majors. Cardinals director of baseball operations Chaim Bloom told reporters on Monday that Wetherholt, the seventh pick in the 2024 amateur draft out of West Virginia, will be on the opening day roster. The 23-year-old shortstop hit .212 with two home runs and seven RBIs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Randy Bennett set to leave Saint Mary’s to become Arizona State’s next coach, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State is expected to lure Randy Bennett away from Saint Mary’s to become its next men’s basketball coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday because Bennett is meeting with his team at Saint Mary’s before an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fred Hoiberg turns Nebraska from laughingstock to March Madness darling and Sweet 16 squad
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Fred Hoiberg carried the nickname “The Mayor” during his playing days at Iowa State, a reflection of his popularity in Ames, Iowa. With the following he’s gained as Nebraska’s head basketball coach, perhaps “Governor” would be fitting. And if he leads the Cornhuskers past rival Iowa in the Sweet 16, any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy coach Gattuso says ‘no alibis’ for World Cup playoff as he sends Chiesa home
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
ROME (AP) — Coach Gennaro Gattuso acknowledged that only “someone without blood running through their veins” wouldn’t feel nervous as Italy attempt to avoid failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Gattuso is still just as feisty and gritty as when he played on the Italy team that won the country’s fourth World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors sign former top pick Markelle Fultz to 10-day contract
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract, the NBA club announced Monday. Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA draft, last played in the NBA in 2024-25, suiting up for the Sacramento Kings. The 27-year-old averaged 2.7 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 8.8 minutes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tristan Jarry gets another shot as Edmonton Oilers search for answers in net
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
EDMONTON — After another uneven stretch in goal, the Edmonton Oilers are turning back to Tristan Jarry for a chance to steady things in net. Connor Ingram went 2-3 with 15 goals against over the last five games, and Jarry is expected to start one of two road games, either Tuesday in Utah or Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virginia becomes first First Four team to reach Sweet Sixteen after 83-75 double-OT win over Iowa
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Kymora Johnson scored 28 points as 10th-seeded Virginia became the first First Four to reach the regional semifinals after an 83-75 double-overtime win over No. 2 seed Iowa on Monday in a women’s NCAA Tournament second-round game. The Cavaliers (22-11) won three games in five days, defeating Arizona State 57-55 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defensive lineman Pene looking for opportunity to play pro football in Canada
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Wilfried Pene can’t wait to be a football player again. Pene, 25, of Tours, France, will attend the CFL’s national combine this week in Edmonton. It comes roughly nine months after being released by the NFL’s New England Patriots. “I want to show that I’m still a football player,” he said. “That I’m still fast, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson wanted his Cougars simply to stick to what they do best in defending with their typical toughness to open March Madness. Illinois coach Brad Underwood hoped his team would “just let it rip.” They got what they wanted in the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament while posting the two most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pitt hires College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over reeling women’s basketball program
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony is heading north to take over Pittsburgh’s struggling women’s basketball program. Pitt athletic director Allen Greene announced Monday that the Panthers have tabbed Harmony to replace Tory Verdi, who was fired this month after finishing 8-23, including a 1-17 mark in conference play. Verdi’s dismissal came ... Read More »
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