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Criticized for their cool, American players head into the WBC final appreciating opponents’ flair
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Criticized for their cool, American players head into the World Baseball Classic championship also appreciating opponents’ flamboyant flair. U.S. captain Aaron Judge’s controlled composure has filtered through the clubhouse ahead of Tuesday night’s final against Venezuela or Italy. That’s not to say the Americans don’t appreciate the theatrics of Latin stars such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers sign receiver Christian Kirk to a 1-year, $6 million contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran receiver Christian Kirk to a one-year, $6 million contract to add needed depth at the position. A person familiar with the deal said the sides reached the agreement on the deal on Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lilly Williams of Howell High School named Michigan’s Miss Basketball
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Lilly Williams of Howell High School has been named Michigan’s Miss Basketball. Williams won the award on Monday. The 6-foot-5 center will play at Michigan State next season. She is ranked No. 32 overall in the nation and had offers from Boston College, Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Capitals are ushering in a youth movement on the fly as they prepare for life after Alex Ovechkin
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Alex Ovechkin became the fresh face of the franchise for the Washington Capitals more than two decades ago when they selected the big, skilled Russian winger with the first pick in the 2004 NHL draft. He’s now 40 and nearing the end of his 21st season with them. He hoisted the Stanley Cup as playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Springer homers as Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in Grapefruit League
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
JUPITER — George Springer hit a leadoff home run as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Miami Marlins 5-4 on Monday in a six-inning Grapefruit League game at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Springer also scored on a wild pitch in the third inning before Daulton Varsho hit a two-run double. Myles Straw added an RBI ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March Madness No. 1 seed Florida brushes off SEC tourney loss and eyes a national title repeat
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Nothing will convince Florida coach Todd Golden that losing in the Southeastern Conference Tournament was a positive. Not even six consecutive wins and another national title. “I get it, but I’m not with it,” Golden said Monday. “We’re going to definitely learn from it. We’re going to use it to our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills continue adding to secondary by signing safety Geno Stone to a 1-year contract
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills continued adding to their secondary by signing safety Geno Stone to a one-year contract on Monday. Stone has six NFL seasons of experience, and was a starter the past two years with Cincinnati. The 26-year-old was selected by Baltimore in the seventh round of the 2020 draft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cost of rebuilding Alberta town’s only ice rinks after explosion in the millions
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
EDMONTON — A hockey-loving town in southern Alberta that lost its only two ice rinks in a Zamboni explosion says it will cost millions to rebuild. Derrin Thibault, Taber’s chief administrative officer, says council recently agreed to spend about $6 million to rebuild its large ice rink after the December blast shattered the walls around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yaxel Lendeborg tells AP Kentucky offered him $7 to 9 million before he chose Michigan
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg has made more money than he ever dreamed was possible entering March Madness, allowing him to pay his mother’s bills and buy her a new ride. Lendeborg, though, could be even richer. Michigan’s 6-foot-9, 240-pound point forward was the top prospect in the transfer portal last year and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Musgrove likely to open on injured list for Padres after missing last year because of elbow surgery
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove is expected to open this season on the injured list while still working to come back from Tommy John surgery that kept him from pitching last year. “He’s most likely going to start on the IL this year,” first-year manager Craig Stammen told reporters Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ancelotti says Brazil will extend his contract to the 2030 World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — National coach Carlo Ancelotti says the Brazilian Football Confederation is set to extend his contract to the 2030 World Cup. The 66-year-old Italian took over Brazil last May to the 2026 World Cup and has noted in interviews he would like to have the job for a four-year World Cup ... Read More »
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