National Sports
Barger homers in Toronto Blue Jays’ 3-2 pre-season loss to Baltimore Orioles
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
DUNEDIN — Addison Barger hit a solo homer for the Toronto Blue Jays in a 3-2 pre-season loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday at TD Ballpark. The Orioles (9-11) scored two runs in the opening frame against Toronto starter Josh Fleming. Six Toronto pitchers worked in relief after Fleming’s two-inning appearance. George Springer had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford receives cortisone shot in his shoulder
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford’s status for the start of the season remains uncertain as he continues to deal with a shoulder problem. Mariners manager Dan Wilson told reporters Wednesday that Crawford had consulted with Dr. Keith Meister and had received a cortisone injection in his shoulder. Wilson noted that Crawford’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The 3-pointer changed college basketball. And attempts keep ticking up heading into March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
No team has made more 3-pointers, nor launched more, than Alabama in the past four seasons. And nothing will shake coach Nate Oats from believing they’re at the core of building a winner in modern basketball. Teams might struggle to match the Crimson Tide’s sheer volume heading into March Madness, but they’re leaning into those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eagles acquire veteran backup quarterback Andy Dalton from Panthers, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton is heading to the Philadelphia Eagles to provide depth behind Jalen Hurts, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced, said the Carolina Panthers will receive a seventh-round pick in 2027. Dalton joins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penn forward TJ Power’s status for first-round game vs. No. 3 Illinois uncertain because of illness
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Penn forward TJ Power’s status for the Quakers’ first-round NCAA Tournament game on Thursday night against No. 3 seed Illinois is uncertain after he missed the team’s last two practices with an illness. Penn coach Fran McCaffrey said Power is “under the weather” and that he won’t have an update on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Champions League: Barcelona routs Newcastle 7-2 as Spain dominates England again
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona tore apart Newcastle in a thrilling 7-2 win Wednesday to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals and extend Spanish clubs’ dominance over England this month. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski each scored twice and Fermín López finished a slick, scything move as Barcelona surged in the second half after the teams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The WBC is thriving. Rob Manfred says MLB might consider moving it to midseason
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Having set attendance and broadcast viewer records, the World Baseball Classic will return in 2029 or 2030 and at some future point could be moved to midseason, when clubs would be less likely to restrict players. Since the WBC’s inception in 2006, it has been played during spring training. Tournament rules include ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcastle midfielder Tonali injured in Champions League ahead of Italy’s World Cup playoffs
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali went off injured against Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday, eight days before Italy starts its World Cup qualifying playoffs bracket. Tonali appeared to hurt his left thigh chasing back to defend Fermín López and put the ball out for a corner. It was 4-2 at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian rookies John and Yellamaraju making memories on LPGA and PGA Tours
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
It only took two rounds of golf for Vancouver’s Leah John to have her “welcome to the LPGA Tour” moment. John had just finished playing in Blue Bay LPGA, the first tournament of her rookie season on the top-flight women’s golf circuit, when she got approached for an autograph. And another. And another. Although John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!African soccer’s showpiece games are never far from controversy. Here are some of the biggest
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Two months after the chaotic end to the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco, the outcome of the game remains in dispute. Senegal was stripped of its title on Tuesday when African soccer’s governing body ruled it had forfeited the final in January by walking off the field. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bayern goalkeeper Urbig back in the starting lineup to face Atalanta amid injury crisis
By Canadian Press on March 18th, 2026
MUNICH (AP) — Jonas Urbig is back in Bayern Munich’s starting lineup against Atalanta after his recovery from concussion amid an injury crisis that nearly meant a chance for 16-year-old goalkeeper Leonard Prescott in the Champions League round-of-16 second-leg game Wednesday. Urbig, normally Bayern’s second choice in goal, sustained a concussion after colliding with an ... Read More »
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