National Sports
Squabble over exit fee leaves Utah Valley’s status uncertain for WAC tournaments
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The start of the Western Athletic Conference tournaments was thrown into uncertainty Tuesday, the eve of both basketball tournaments, when the league threatened to leave out Utah Valley over a $1 million payment it says the school hasn’t made. Utah Valley is planning to leave the WAC for the Big West ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swiss Para alpine skier who was bullied in school wins gold medals at Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Robin Cuche, a Swiss Para skier who said he was made fun of in school because of his disability, is celebrating two gold medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympic Games. After triumphing, Cuche became emotional recalling the tough times he had while growing up with a disability. The 27-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minor’s late putback gives 15-seed Pitt 64-63 win over Stanford in opener of ACC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday. Minor finished just 2-of-10 shooting, missing all seven of his 3-point attempts, but sent the Panthers (13-19) into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham goalkeeper substituted in 17th minute of his Champions League debut after 2 mistakes
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Back-up Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky suffered the ignominy of getting substituted in the 17th minute of his Champions League debut after being at fault for two goals against Atletico Madrid in the round of 16 on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Czech player was handed his first start since October — and only his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers release starting defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson after 2 seasons
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers released starting defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson on Tuesday in a move that will save $10.5 million in salary cap space. The 10-year NFL veteran spent his past two seasons in Carolina, where he started 32 of 33 games and combined for 145 tackles — including 11 for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ronda Rousey says her double-comeback bout with Gina Carano is the biggest fight in MMA right now
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ronda Rousey says her bout with Gina Carano on May 16 is the biggest fight that can be made in mixed martial arts, and they’re both thrilled to end their lengthy retirements for this long-awaited showdown. Rousey and Carano made their first public appearance Tuesday to promote their comeback bout at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brains and brawn: Hulking Awaka providing No. 2 Arizona a huge boost heading into March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Tobe Awaka barrels through opponents as if they’re not there, using his massive frame and relentlessness to bull his way to rebounds at a higher rate than any player in the country. The Arizona big man balances it with an intellectual side, a need to understand the world, basketball and his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Dandjinou seeks redemption at short-track world championships
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
MONTREAL — William Dandjinou won’t dance around it. The Canadian short-track speedskating star knows he fell short at last month’s Milan Cortina Olympics, returning home with one medal out of a possible — and coveted — five, but he says his passion for the sport hasn’t wavered. “It’s obviously a disappointment. I had all the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers agree to a contract extension with offensive lineman Trevor Penning
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms on a contract extension with offensive lineman Trevor Penning on Tuesday. He started four of seven regular-season games — at both tackle and guard —for the Bolts last season after being acquired at the trade deadline from New Orleans. Penning was taken 19th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona State rallies around Bobby Hurley amid exit talk, beats Baylor 83-79 in Big 12 Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Arizona State coach Bobby Hurley did not dismiss reports that his time with the Sun Devils is coming to a close. In fact, he more or less acknowledged them. But that doesn’t mean Hurley or the Sun Devils are ready to give up on this season, and his career in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots bolster offense adding guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, receiver Romeo Doubs, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2026
The AFC champion New England Patriots used Day 2 of free agency to get quarterback Drake Maye some added protection and another wide receiver. The Patriots bolstered their offensive line by agreeing with guard Alijah Vera-Tucker on a 3-year, $42 million contract. They also picked up wide receiver Romeo Doubs on a four-year, $70 million ... Read More »
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