National Sports
Vinícius scores twice to lead Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-2 win over Atletico in La Liga
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Vinícius Júnior scored twice to lead 10-man Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid and keep in touch with La Liga leader Barcelona on Sunday. Vinícius converted a penalty in the 52nd minute to cancel out Ademola Lookman’s first-half opener before the Brazil forward later grabbed the winner ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former teammates, now rivals: Cambridge, Ohio State face Hidalgo, Notre Dame with Sweet 16 at stake
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge and Hannah Hidalgo were teammates on the USA Basketball Under-17 national team in 2022. On Monday, they will be on opposing sidelines trying to get their teams into the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Cambridge and third-seeded Ohio State (27-7) face Hidalgo and sixth-seeded Notre Dame (23-10) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets. The 22-year-old Alcaraz, who completed the career Grand Slam when he won the Australian Open in January, dropped to 17-2 this season. The No. 1 player in the men’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roman Celentano replaced Patrick Schulte on US roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga, (AP) — Cincinnati’s Roman Celentano was replaced by Columbus’ Patrick Schulte on Sunday on the U.S. roster for friendlies against Belgium and Portugal. Celentano did not dress for Cincinnati’s 4-3 win over Montreal on Sunday in Major League Soccer, and the U.S. Soccer Federation said, “Celentano has been withdrawn to avoid a potential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fitzpatrick goes from disappointment to winning at Valspar Championship
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick put the disappointment of a close call at Sawgrass behind him Sunday when he birdied the 18th hole from just inside 15 feet to cap off a 3-under 68 and win the Valspar Championship by one shot over David Lipsky. Fitzpatrick managed to play bogey-free on a sunbaked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas’ 17 points propel No. 3 Duke past No. 6 Baylor 69-46 in 2nd round of women’s March Madness
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Delaney Thomas had 17 points and Toby Fournier scored 13 of her 15 points in the first half, helping No. 3 Duke beat No. 6 Baylor 69-46 on Sunday in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Arianna Roberson had 10 points and 10 rebounds off the bench and Ashlon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Reddick wins at Darlington in 4th NASCAR win this season for Michael Jordan’s team
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Tyler Reddick chased down Brad Keselowski and led the final 28 laps Sunday at Darlington Raceway for his fourth NASCAR Cup Series victory this season. Reddick, who drives for the 23XI Racing team co-owned by Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan, started from the pole position and led 77 laps ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jade Picard’s late goal helps Montreal Carabins win U Sports women’s hockey title
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
ELMIRA — The Montreal Carabins are the new U Sports women’s hockey champions. Jade Picard put away the winner late in the third period as Montreal surged past the Concordia Stingers 5-2 on Sunday in the gold-medal game of the tournament. Catherine Proulx and Laurie-Anne Ethier added empty-net goals for the Carabins in the final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iowa State All-America forward Joshua Jefferson hopes to return from injury for Sweet 16
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — All-America forward Joshua Jefferson is getting a second chance at going out on his own terms at Iowa State. With their star unable to play because of a sprained left ankle suffered just minutes into their NCAA Tournament opener, the second-seeded Cyclones overwhelmed No. 7 seed Kentucky in the second half ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed Saturday in a weekend house fire in Minnesota, the league announced on its sports website Sunday. Pierce, 37, covered the Minnesota Wild as the correspondent for NHL.com for the past decade. “The entire NHL.com team is devastated and heartbroken by the loss of Jessi and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forsberg scores twice including in OT to lift Predators over Blackhawks for a 4th straight win
By Canadian Press on March 22nd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored his second goal of the game at 1:05 of overtime to lift the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. Forsberg stole the puck from Andre Burakovsky behind the Chicago net, skated to the left side and fired a high shot past Spencer Knight ... Read More »
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