National Sports
Italy’s improbable World Baseball Classic run ends, but Azzurri leave lasting impact at home
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Francisco Cervelli believes Italy won’t be sneaking up on opponents in three years at the next World Baseball Classic. “We are no longer the Cinderella,” the Italy manager said after the Azzurri were eliminated with a 4-2 semifinal loss to Venezuela on Monday night. “In three years they are going to take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata says he’s stepping down after elimination in WBC
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
TOKYO (AP) — National team baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata has said he will step down following Japan’s loss to Venezuela 8-5 in Miami in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. The newspaper Sports Hochi reported Ibata saying it was his “intention to resign.” Japan is the defending champion and had won the event three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Venezuela rallies past Italy 4-2 with 3-run 7th and will face US for World Baseball Classic title
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Venezuelan players danced in the dugout before the first pitch, then pranced past Italy and into their nation’s first World Baseball Classic final. Ronald Acuña Jr., Maikel Garcia and Luis Arraez hit run-scoring, two-out singles in a rapid seventh-inning rally that sparked a 4-2 victory Monday night and vaulted Venezuela into a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Malkin gets 2 goals in his return from suspension as the Penguins beat the NHL-leading Avalanche 7-2
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored twice in a four-goal first period and added an assist in his return from a five-game suspension for slashing, sparking the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. Malkin’s punishment from the NHL was for raising his stick and striking Buffalo Sabres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama powers Spurs past Clippers 119-115 after wild swings and a late scare to reach 50 wins
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame an early 14-point deficit before blowing most of a 24-point lead and recovering to hold off the Los Angeles Clippers 119-115 on Monday night. Stephon Castle had 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Scores and schedule for Monday, March 16, 2026
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Detroit 5 Calgary 2 Pittsburgh 7 Colorado 2 Los Angeles 4 N.Y. Rangers 1 New Jersey 4 Boston 3 (OT) Utah 6 Dallas 2 — NBA Atlanta 124 Orlando 112 Golden State 125 Washington 117 Boston 120 Phoenix 112 Portland 114 Brooklyn 95 New Orleans 129 Dallas 111 Chicago 132 Memphis 107 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doncic leads Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Rockets for their sixth straight victory
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 36 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series between teams fighting for Western Conference playoff position. Los Angeles moved 1 1/2 games ahead of Houston for third in the West standings. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LA 2028 Olympic soccer kicks off 4 days early, spreading matches across 7 US cities
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Men’s and women’s soccer at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin four days before the opening ceremony and be played in seven cities around the United States. The early start, approved by the IOC, allows teams two extra rest days during the tournament compared to previous Olympics. The schedule also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo highlights from the World Baseball Classic
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
As the World Baseball Classic tournament moved ahead, Venezuela overcame Italy 4-2 and the United States bested the Dominican Republic 2-1 in the semifinals. The teams will face each other in the final Tuesday in Miami. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iranian women soccer players granted asylum in Australia are pictured training in Brisbane
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Two players from the Iranian women’s soccer team have joined a practice session with a professional club in Brisbane in their first publicly-shared appearance since it emerged they had been granted asylum in Australia. Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were pictured smiling and wearing the club’s colors as they posed alongside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls blow out the Grizzlies 132-107 as Josh Giddey gets his 4th triple-double in the last 5 games
By Canadian Press on March 16th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey had 16 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists for his fourth triple-double in five games, and the Chicago Bulls blew out Memphis 132-107 on Monday night to hand the depleted Grizzlies their eighth straight loss. Giddey is third in the NBA with 12 triple-doubles this season, trailing Nikola Jokic (27) ... Read More »
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