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76ers’ Paul George back from suspension for failed drug test, ready for late-season playoff push
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George was set to return to the Philadelphia 76ers’ lineup following a 25-game suspension for a failed drug test and play Wednesday night against Chicago. The Sixers went 13-12 in his absence and began the day at 39-33 and in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. George was suspended in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gerrit Cole put on 15-day injured list by Yankees rather than 60-day IL
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ace Gerrit Cole was put on the 15-day injured list by the New York Yankees before Wednesday’s season opener against San Francisco rather than the 60-day IL. If the 35-year-old right-hander had been placed on the 60-day IL, he could have not pitched in a major league game until May 24. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US gets exemption to send 7 women to half marathon worlds after runners led off course in error
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
MONACO (AP) — Three U.S. runners who were mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle in the women’s race at the U.S. half marathon championships will be allowed to compete at the world championships in September, the world track and field governing body said on Wednesday. World Athletics said it made an “exceptional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Piercen Hunt’s attention to detail pays off with status on PGA Tour Americas
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
Piercen Hunt took fine-tuning his golf game to a new level this past off-season, getting as granular as possible. Hunt spent two and a half months at Golf Canada’s house outside Phoenix, Ariz., working on his game through December and January. The 24-year-old Calgary native even bought himself a launch monitor so he could dial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s outta here! Owner John Middleton defends Phillies scrapping name of Harry Kalas on outfield bar
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — John Middleton noshed on finger foods and even raised a Sánchez Slider — a chicken sandwich named in honor of the Phillies’ star pitcher — as sort of a toast in appreciation for the millions spent on a makeover that modernized Citizens Bank Park just in time for the start of an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames’ young guns offer glimpse of the future in win over Kings
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
CALGARY — Two centrepieces of the Flames future provided a preview on Tuesday night of what’s to come. Zayne Parekh’s tying goal late in the third was assisted by fellow 2024 first-round pick Matvei Gridin as Calgary came from behind for a 3-2 shootout victory over the Los Angeles Kings. “Hopefully we’ll play for 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Love the iPad’: NHL players, coaches talk bench screen time
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
TORONTO — Macklin Celebrini is often looking down on the bench. The San Jose Sharks star centre isn’t in pain or checking his laces. He’s usually going over what just transpired — on an iPad. “If a play didn’t work out how I wanted,” Celebrini explained. “Or if one of my teammates was talking to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets suspended jail sentence for racially abusing England soccer player Jess Carter on TikTok
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
BLACKBURN, England (AP) — A man who posted racially abusive online messages about England Women soccer player Jess Carter received a suspended jail sentence on Wednesday. Nigel Dewale, a 60-year-old man from Great Harwood in Lancashire, northern England, sent two posts from his TikTok account during last year’s Women’s European Championship. He sent them in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath wins World Cup slalom title after losing his temper at the Olympics
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
HAFJELL, Norway (AP) — Norwegian skier Atle Lie McGrath secured the World Cup slalom title on home snow Wednesday to conclude the season on a positive note after losing his temper at the Olympics when he squandered a big first-run lead. McGrath broke down in tears during a long, emotional embrace with childhood friend and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jason Benetti steps into the spotlight as NBC’s lead voice for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
When Sam Flood learned in November that NBC would be back doing baseball, he immediately knew who he wanted as his play-by-play voice and the format for it. Viewers will get their first look and listen on Thursday when NBC has an Opening Day doubleheader. The prime time game between the two-time defending World Series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
Florida isn’t around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year’s NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly. In the first week of the NCAA Tournament, games were decided by an average of 15.3 points. According to Sportradar, that represents the third-highest average margin ... Read More »
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