National Sports
Randy Bennett leaving Saint Mary’s to become Arizona State’s coach
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has lured Randy Bennett away from Saint Mary’s to become its next men’s basketball coach. Arizona State and Saint Mary’s announced Bennett’s hiring following a team meeting with the Gaels on Monday. “This was a difficult decision after calling Saint Mary’s home for so long and building this program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saint Mary’s hires Mickey McConnell to replace coach Randy Bennett, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Saint Mary’s will promote associate head coach Mickey McConnell to the head coaching job after Randy Bennett left to take the job at Arizona State. A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday that McConnell will be Bennett’s replacement. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Netflix swings into MLB with Yankees-Giants Opening Night, betting on 3 marquee events
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Netflix’s forays into live sports have already been successful with the NFL and WWE. The streamer is hoping for another home run as its partnership with Major League Baseball begins Wednesday night with the Opening Night game between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. The opener is part of a three-event package for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sign reliever Connor Seabold to a 1-year deal, place reliever Brieske on 60-day injured list
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers signed right-handed reliever Connor Seabold to a one-year split contract that is worth $800,000 at the major league level, the team announced Monday. The 30-year-old Seabold had a 6.75 ERA with one save in six spring training appearances with the Tigers. Detroit is Seabold’s fifth stop in the majors. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota introduces Greg May as the new women’s hockey coach, after three seasons under Brad Frost
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has promoted Greg May to head coach of the women’s hockey team, after he spent the past three seasons as an assistant under Brad Frost. May, who was introduced at a news conference on Monday, agreed to a four-year contract, pending the completion of a background check and approval of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College baseball notebook: Players who followed Chris Pollard from Duke leading the way for Virginia
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Virginia’s baseball program has shown no drop-off without Brian O’Connor. In fact, the Cavaliers are doing quite nicely with Chris Pollard at the helm. The new-look Wahoos (20-5, 6-3) are in the top 10 in the polls and have won their first three Atlantic Coast Conference series to sit in a five-way tie for second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Top Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt makes opening day roster
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — JJ Wetherholt is heading to the majors. Cardinals director of baseball operations Chaim Bloom told reporters on Monday that Wetherholt, the seventh pick in the 2024 amateur draft out of West Virginia, will be on the opening day roster. The 23-year-old shortstop hit .212 with two home runs and seven RBIs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Randy Bennett set to leave Saint Mary’s to become Arizona State’s next coach, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State is expected to lure Randy Bennett away from Saint Mary’s to become its next men’s basketball coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday because Bennett is meeting with his team at Saint Mary’s before an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fred Hoiberg turns Nebraska from laughingstock to March Madness darling and Sweet 16 squad
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Fred Hoiberg carried the nickname “The Mayor” during his playing days at Iowa State, a reflection of his popularity in Ames, Iowa. With the following he’s gained as Nebraska’s head basketball coach, perhaps “Governor” would be fitting. And if he leads the Cornhuskers past rival Iowa in the Sweet 16, any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Italy coach Gattuso says ‘no alibis’ for World Cup playoff as he sends Chiesa home
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
ROME (AP) — Coach Gennaro Gattuso acknowledged that only “someone without blood running through their veins” wouldn’t feel nervous as Italy attempt to avoid failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Gattuso is still just as feisty and gritty as when he played on the Italy team that won the country’s fourth World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors sign former top pick Markelle Fultz to 10-day contract
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract, the NBA club announced Monday. Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA draft, last played in the NBA in 2024-25, suiting up for the Sacramento Kings. The 27-year-old averaged 2.7 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 8.8 minutes ... Read More »
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