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Deschamps picks Chevalier for France’s US friendlies despite not playing since January
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps stayed faithful to Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier for friendlies in the United States next week even though he hasn’t played since the end of January. Chevalier lost his starting spot to Matvey Safonov but was included on Thursday in Deschamps’ list of 26 players. France plays Brazil ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays to honour Buck Martinez with induction into new Hall of Excellence
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
TORONTO — Longtime Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez will be inducted into the club’s new Hall of Excellence during an Aug. 29 unveiling ceremony at Rogers Centre. Martinez, who retired earlier this year after calling more than 4,000 games, spent nearly four decades with the organization as a player, manager and broadcaster. The Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Belmont names Duke assistant Evan Bradds as coach in a homecoming for the former star player
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Duke assistant coach Evan Bradds was named Belmont’s coach on Thursday, providing a homecoming for the program’s all-time Division I era scoring leader. Bradds replaces Casey Alexander, who was hired as Kansas State’s coach on Friday. After losing Alexander, Belmont announced Saturday it would turn down an invitation to participate in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014. The Chicago White Sox would love to simply get out of the division’s basement. As for the AL Central’s other three teams — the Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Guardians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trey Yesavage, Konnor Griffin and JJ Wetherholt among MLB’s most intriguing rookies
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin made a smooth transition to the major leagues last season. Kurtz was rewarded with the AL Rookie of the Year award, and Baldwin took home the NL honour. Here is a closer look at a group of rookies looking to have a similar impact this year: Pittsburgh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Elena Gaskell takes slopestyle silver at World Cup stop in France
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
TIGNES — Canadian freestyle skier Elena Gaskell finished second in women’s slopestyle at a World Cup event on Thursday. The Vernon, B.C., product rebounded after a tough Olympic outing last month, where she fell on both qualifying runs and placed 23rd at the Milan Cortina Games. Britain’s Kirsty Muir, who placed fourth at the Olympics, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Asian Cup hosting bids for 2031, 2035 scrapped to meet FIFA changes to soccer calendar
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
GENEVA (AP) — Asia’s soccer body halted bidding to host its men’s Asian Cup in 2031 and 2035, telling member federations on Thursday it was asked by FIFA to move the tournament to even-numbered years. The Asian Football Confederation’s letter to members seen by the Associated Press came just six weeks after announcing a list ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings bring back veteran Carson Wentz for more quarterback depth behind Murray and McCarthy
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a new contract with quarterback Carson Wentz on Thursday, bringing back the 11th-year veteran for more depth after a problematic season at the vital position. Wentz started five games in 2025 after J.J. McCarthy was sidelined by a sprained ankle, passing for 1,216 yards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Warriors know they’re headed back to the play-in tournament; other teams might think the same
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
Golden State coach Steve Kerr can do the math. He knows the Warriors are headed to the play-in tournament. The Warriors have 13 games left in the regular season and their loss in Boston on Wednesday night — another game that Stephen Curry missed with a knee issue — left them 8 1/2 games out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Konnor Griffin, Trey Yesavage and JJ Wetherholt among MLB’s most intriguing rookies
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin made a smooth transition to the major leagues last season. Kurtz was rewarded with the AL Rookie of the Year award, and Baldwin took home the NL honor. Here is a closer look at a group of rookies looking to have a similar impact this year: Pittsburgh ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has collapsed lung, will miss time, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 19th, 2026
All-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons has a collapsed lung and is expected to miss at least two weeks and possibly more, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The exact timeline for a return to play is still unknown, the person said. The person ... Read More »
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