National Sports
Battle’s winner for Minnesota gives women’s March Madness a shining moment in closest game yet
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Amaya Battle drove toward the lane before dribbling back for more space along the baseline to launch the shot she — and everyone else who has ever picked up a basketball — has long daydreamed about. First came the swish, immediately followed by the joyful screams. Then after watching Mississippi’s attempt at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steve Alker wins the Cologuard Classic with a playoff birdie for the second straight year
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Steve Alker won the Cologuard Classic with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff for the second straight year, beating Padraig Harrington with a 4-footer Sunday in mid-90 degree heat. Last year at La Paloma, Alker beat Long Island club pro Jason Caron with a 12-foot putt on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikola Jokic posts his 35th triple-double as the Nuggets beat the Trail Blazers 128-112
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic recorded his 35th triple-double of the season and both he and Jamal Murray scored 22 points Sunday when the Denver Nuggets celebrated the return of Peyton Watson by cooling off the Portland Trail Blazers 128-112. Jokic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists. Cam Johnson added 19 points as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Timbers play 70 minutes short-handed, still earn 1-1 draw with Galaxy behind James Pantemis
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland’s Kristoffer Velde scored in the 13th minute and Timbers defender Kamal Miller picked up a red card seven minutes later, but James Pantemis surrendered only a João Klauss goal to help them hold on for a 1-1 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday. Velde scored for the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Illinois State beats Wake Forest 78-75, winning twice in NIT for first time in 30 years
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Ty Pence had 23 points, Johnny Kinziger scored 19, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with two seconds left, and Illinois State rallied to beat top seed Wake Forest 78-75 on Sunday in the second round of the NIT. Fourth-seeded Illinois State (22-12) heads to No. 2 seed Dayton for a campus-site quarterfinal. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Enright’s goal helps Wisconsin beat Ohio State 3-2 at Frozen Four, win program’s 9th championship
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Claire Enright scored the go-ahead goal in the third quarter Sunday, Ava McNaughton had 34 saves, and No. 2 seed Wisconsin beat top-seeded and Ohio State 3-2 at the Frozen Four to win its second consecutive national championship. Wisconsin (35-4-2) leads all NCAA programs with nine NCAA titles — which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rockies reliever RJ Petit will miss this season after having Tommy John surgery
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Colorado Rockies reliever RJ Petit will miss this season after he had Tommy John surgery with an internal brace. The operation was performed by Dr. Keith Meister on Friday in Dallas, according to MLB.com. The Rockies selected the 6-foot-8 Petit with the first pick in last year’s Rule 5 draft. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vinícius scores twice to lead Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-2 win over Atletico in La Liga
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Vinícius Júnior scored twice to lead 10-man Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid and keep in touch with La Liga leader Barcelona on Sunday. Vinícius converted a penalty in the 52nd minute to cancel out Ademola Lookman’s first-half opener before the Brazil forward later grabbed the winner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former teammates, now rivals: Cambridge, Ohio State face Hidalgo, Notre Dame with Sweet 16 at stake
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge and Hannah Hidalgo were teammates on the USA Basketball Under-17 national team in 2022. On Monday, they will be on opposing sidelines trying to get their teams into the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Cambridge and third-seeded Ohio State (27-7) face Hidalgo and sixth-seeded Notre Dame (23-10) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets. The 22-year-old Alcaraz, who completed the career Grand Slam when he won the Australian Open in January, dropped to 17-2 this season. The No. 1 player in the men’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roman Celentano replaced Patrick Schulte on US roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga, (AP) — Cincinnati’s Roman Celentano was replaced by Columbus’ Patrick Schulte on Sunday on the U.S. roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal. Celentano did not dress for Cincinnati’s 4-3 win over Montreal on Sunday in Major League Soccer, and the U.S. Soccer Federation said, “Celentano has been withdrawn to avoid a potential ... Read More »
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