National Sports
Lahore beats Hyderabad in Pakistan Super League opener as high fuel prices keep fans at home
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s biggest sports spectacle of the year started behind closed doors Thursday with fans staying home because of soaring fuel prices related to the Iran war. In the opening game of the Pakistan Super League season, defending champion Lahore Qalandars notched a 69-run win over first-timers Hyderabad Kingsmen in an empty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy hosts Northern Ireland in World Cup playoffs aiming to avoid 3rd straight failure. Turkey wins
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Four-time champion Italy hosts Northern Ireland in the standout semifinal of the World Cup playoffs in Europe on Thursday. The Azzurri are under pressure to avoid failing to qualify for soccer’s biggest event for a third consecutive time after being eliminated by Sweden in 2017 and North Macedonia in 2022. In all, 16 teams are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn’t particularly receptive to the idea. Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion and minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, was asked in a recent interview with CNBC if he’s looked into the rules ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former NFL QB Robert Griffin III receives invitation to Team USA flag football training camps
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Robert Griffin III is heading to another training camp. This time, for flag football. The Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback received an invitation from USA Football to two training camps starting next month in Chula Vista, California. Griffin is in the running for a spot on the 2026 Team USA flag football squad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Padres GM Preller says Yu Darvish went on restricted list to rehab from surgery at his own pace
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish is beginning the season on the San Diego Padres ‘ restricted list because the veteran right-hander wants to proceed deliberately in his recovery from elbow surgery while he contemplates his future, general manager A.J. Preller said. Preller praised Darvish’s decision for its benefits to the team and its fans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto plans to increase transit, close roads to move visitors during FIFA World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Officials in Toronto say the city has put together a comprehensive plan to manage the transportation of hundreds of thousands of visitors who are expected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Toronto will host six World Cup matches beginning in June, including the first-ever World Cup match on Canadian soil featuring the Canadian men’s team. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Henderson has 23 and the Trail Blazers rout the fading Bucks 130-99
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Milwaukee Bucks 130-99 on Wednesday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo remained sidelined with a left knee injury. Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija each had 18 points and Donovan Clingan added 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Blazers, who have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pirates ace Paul Skenes gets chased in the 1st inning by the Mets on opening day
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Skenes didn’t even get through the first inning on opening day. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner gave up five runs and got only two outs Thursday against the New York Mets, putting the Pittsburgh Pirates in an early hole at Citi Field. Hurt by shoddy defense from Oneil ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Georgia Southern’s Hana Haden hired as Memphis women’s basketball coach
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has hired Hana Haden from Georgia Southern as the 14th women’s basketball coach in program history. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the hiring Thursday. Haden will be introduced at a news conference on Wednesday. Haden just earned honors as the 2026 Sun Belt Coach of the Year after taking Georgia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke coach says Caleb Foster will try to make his March Madness return against St. John’s
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Duke coach Jon Scheyer said point guard Caleb Foster will try to play in Friday night’s Sweet 16 matchup against St. John’s. Foster broke his right foot in Duke’s regular-season finale and missed the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament for the top-seeded Blue Devils. He was on the court Thursday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lessard wants rematch with Mexico, but reaching ’28 Olympics remains top priority
By Canadian Press on March 26th, 2026
Qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics remains the top goal, but Rachel Lessard would welcome the Canadian women’s flag football team getting another shot at Mexico at this summer’s world championship. Mexico defeated Canada 12-0 last year to capture the gold medal at the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Continental flag football championship. ... Read More »
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