National Sports
Victoria Mboko, Mirra Andreeva ousted from Indian Wells women’s doubles
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
INDIAN WELLS — Canada’s Victoria Mboko and doubles partner Mirra Andreeva of Russia lost their Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open quarterfinal in straight sets to Kazakhstan’s Anna Danilina and Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic on Wednesday. The fifth-seeded Danilina and Krunic prevailed 7-6 (7), 6-2 in the hard court match that lasted one hour 21 minutes. Danilina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PSG’s rampant attack in Champions League match glosses over its bad defending against Chelsea
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain’s rampant attack saved its sloppy defense against Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday. Although PSG won 5-2 at home in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 game, PSG’s late goals glossed over another mediocre defensive performance. PSG has been very poor at the back in recent weeks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexico goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon tears Achilles and will miss World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing for Club America and will miss the World Cup. America confirmed the injury Wednesday and said the 29-year-old Malagon needs surgery, meaning he’ll be sidelined when Mexico, the United States and Canada co-host the World Cup starting June 11. Malagon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller has setback in oblique injury recovery
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller ended his first bullpen session in three weeks early after feeling some discomfort in his left oblique. Miller threw a handful of warmup pitches, took a break and then elected not to throw any full-effort pitches after ramping up his session, according to reports. Miller has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA and players’ union resume labor talks after 12-hour session ends without a deal
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union met again Wednesday, hours after a marathon negotiating session over a new collective bargaining agreement. The two sides ended a 12-hour negotiation at 5 a.m. EDT without reaching a deal. They started talking again Wednesday afternoon and discussions were ongoing at sundown. Union executive director ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers acquire DT Osa Odighizuwa from the Cowboys for a 3rd-round pick
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers added some needed help for their pass rush, acquiring defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa from the Dallas Cowboys for a third-round pick on Wednesday. Despite drafting Alfred Collins in the second round and C.J. West in the fourth round last season, the 49ers were in need of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arizona State not renewing coach Bobby Hurley’s contract after 11 up-and-down seasons
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Bobby Hurley’s tenure as Arizona State’s coach is over after 11 up-and-down seasons. Arizona State athletic director Graham Rossini announced on Wednesday that Hurley’s contract will not be renewed, just hours after the Sun Devils’ blowout loss to No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament. Hurley will be placed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Idaho women beat Montana State 60-57 to win Big Sky tourney, clinch NCAA Tournament berth
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Ana Beatriz Passos scored 12 points, Ana Pinheiro and Hope Hassmann each added 11, and top-seeded Idaho beat No. 2 seed Montana State 60-57 on Wednesday night to win the Big Sky Conference Tournament and clinch a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade Idaho (29-5) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garcia scores career-high 31 to lead McNeese over Stephen F. Austin 76-59 for Southland title
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Javohn Garcia scored a career-high 31 points and made five 3-pointers, and No. 2 seed McNeese beat top-seeded Stephen F. Austin 76-59 on Wednesday to claim the Southland Tournament championship and a bid to the NCAA Tournament. McNeese (28-5) became the first team in 10 years to reach and win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women’s basketball team drops FIBA World Cup qualifying opener to Turkey
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
ISTANBUL — Bridget Carleton scored a game-high 24 points as Canada erased a 19-point deficit, but ultimately fell 71-69 to Turkey in the FIBA women’s World Cup qualifying opener Wednesday. Calgary’s Yvonne Ejim had 13 points and nine rebounds off the bench for Canada. Carleton of Chatham, Ont., also had five rebounds and two assists. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts bring back QB Daniel Jones and WR Alec Pierce couldn’t be happier
By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Daniel Jones is back with the Indianapolis Colts, and Alec Pierce couldn’t be happier. Two days after the 25-year-old Pierce — Jones’ top target — agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $116 million, the Colts brought back their quarterback on a two-year deal worth up to $100 million, a person with ... Read More »
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