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Dallas Stars give GM Jim Nill a 2-year contract extension before 5th playoff appearance in a row

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have extended the contract of general manager Jim Nill for two years, keeping in place the architect of the team headed to the playoffs again after advancing to the Western Conference final each of the past three seasons. Nill has been the Stars GM since 2013, and his ... Read More »

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Iran soccer players meet FIFA head Infantino before World Cup warmup and honor child victims of war

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

ANTALYA, Turkey (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday promised to “continue to support” Iran’s preparations for the World Cup as he met the Iranian national team for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on the country a month ago. Infantino spoke with Iran’s players and soccer federation officials after ... Read More »

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Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — In a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal. Robin DeLorenzo cited gender-based scrutiny, humiliation and open ... Read More »

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Phillies’ prized pitching prospect Andrew Painter set for MLB debut following Tommy John surgery

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew Painter threw spring training pitches clocked at 100 mph, underwent Tommy John surgery and spent an unexpected season rehabbing in the minors. The 22-year-old Painter — considered to have one of the top arms in any level of baseball — is finally ready for his Phillies debut. Painter will make his ... Read More »

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Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

Illinois’ Brad Underwood coached for 26 years before landing his first Division I head coaching job. Now in Year 39, the well-traveled 62-year-old is finally heading to the Final Four, where the Fighting Illini meet UConn on Saturday. He’s doing it in what he’s long referred to as his dream job. In 2013 while in ... Read More »

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De Zerbi hired to coach relegation-threatened Tottenham, already facing opposition from fans’ groups

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

Tottenham, a top English club threatened by relegation from the Premier League, hired Roberto De Zerbi as its manager on Tuesday despite opposition to the appointment from fans’ groups because of the Italian’s past support of a player who was charged with offenses including attempted rape. De Zerbi replaced Igor Tudor, who was fired on ... Read More »

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Dunstone’s Canada rink wins third straight at men’s world curling championship

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

OGDEN — Canada’s Matt Dunstone won his third straight game at the world men’s curling championship with an 8-4 victory over China in Tuesday’s early draw. The teams shook hands after Dunstone’s Winnipeg-based rink broke open a close game with four points in the ninth end. Canada improved to 5-2 with the win, good for ... Read More »

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Open house: Cleveland’s downtown arena part of unique listing on Redfin

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — The home of the Cleveland Cavaliers is part of what could be the largest-ever listing on a real estate site. Rocket Arena was put up Tuesday on Redfin as a home listing. The 823,000-square-foot facility in downtown Cleveland has a capacity for 19,432 spectators, includes 118 bathrooms and “an open-concept design built ... Read More »

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St. Bonaventure hires Mike MacDonald of Division II power Daemen to succeed the retired Mark Schmidt

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (AP) — St. Bonaventure has hired Mike MacDonald of Division II Daemen University to succeed the retired Mark Schmidt as men’s basketball coach, the school announced Tuesday. MacDonald returns to his alma mater after leading Daemen, in nearby Amherst, to a 61-3 record over the last two seasons and an appearance in ... Read More »

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Raiders coach Klint Kubiak doesn’t want a rookie QB to start Week 1 in right scenario

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

PHOENIX (AP) — Fernando Mendoza won’t start right away for the Las Vegas Raiders if coach Klint Kubiak has his way. The Raiders are expected to select the Heisman Trophy winner with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft next month. Mendoza led Indiana to its first national championship and became the overwhelming ... Read More »

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Thailand and Tajikistan qualify for 2027 Asian Cup

By Canadian Press on March 31st, 2026

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand and Tajikistan secured places at the 2027 Asian Cup on Tuesday in the final round of qualifying. Lebanon will have to wait, though, because its match against Yemen was postponed because of the Iran war. The game was scheduled to be played in Qatar. The regional conflict also forced the Asian ... Read More »

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