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Toronto Blue Jays extend general manager Ross Atkins, manager John Schneider
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays locked in their leadership group Monday with contract extensions for Ross Atkins and John Schneider. Atkins’ five-year deal runs through 2031, while Schneider’s covers 2028. The moves follow Toronto’s World Series appearance and American League East title last season. Atkins has overseen five playoff appearances since taking over in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Payet ends playing career marked by highlight-reel goals for Marseille, West Ham and France
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Dimitri Payet called time on a playing career where he earned a reputation as one of soccer’s entertainers, catching the eye with spectacular free kicks and wizardry on the ball. The 38-year-old announced his retirement on Sunday. He was out of contract after finishing a spell with Brazilian club Vasco da Gama. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Toronto Blue Jays extend GM Atkins, manager Schneider
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed general manager Ross Atkins to a five-year extension through 2031 and manager John Schneider to a two-year extension through 2028. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ligue 1 club Marseille parts with Pablo Longoria after a turbulent, trophyless reign
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Ligue 1 club Marseille confirmed Monday the departure of its former president Pablo Longoria, who failed to win titles and to bring back stability at the former powerhouse of French soccer with a succession of coaches. The nine-time French champions and 1993 Champions League winners said in a statement they have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sweet 16 mixes some surprise teams with chalk favorites. Here’s 16 numbers to know about next round
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
The regional semifinals, better known as the Sweet 16, are up next in the NCAA Tournament. The fun re-starts Thursday, and here are 16 numbers to know to help you get ready: 1 Duke is the seventh straight No. 1 overall seed to advance to the Sweet 16. The Blue Devils also were the overall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yaxel Lendeborg finally finds the spotlight at Michigan in leading Wolverines to Sweet 16 berth
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Yaxel Lendeborg began to chuckle at the podium when Michigan center Aday Mara expressed dismay in not understanding the meaning of the word “mercenary.” Rather than leave his Spanish-born teammate hanging, Lendeborg jumped in, answering the question that’s hovered over the Wolverines program — and many others — in the modern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bracket reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
Cinderella has been kicked out of the dance early for the second straight season. Following a madness-promising first day of upsets, the NCAA Tournament has turned into a high-major affair. The Sweet 16 invite is for power-conference programs only. Advocates for fewer automatic qualifiers and bracket expansion will have a field day with this one. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two pilots flying Air Canada jet killed in crash at New York LaGuardia Airport
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK — Aviation officials say two Air Canada pilots were killed late Sunday when their flight from Montreal crashed into a rescue vehicle on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Kathryn Garcia with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says 41 people were taken to hospital and that 32 have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Two pilots flying Air Canada jet killed in crash at LaGuardia Airport
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
NEW YORK — Aviation officials say two Air Canada pilots were killed when their jet crashed into a rescue vehicle on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Kathryn Garcia with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey told reporters 41 people were taken to hospital, including some in serious condition. The flight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hot Flames shut down Lightning’s flashy stars in 4-3 OT win
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
CALGARY — The Calgary Flames boosted their win streak to three straight on Sunday for the first time since December. In so doing, the Alberta crew cooled off the NHL’s hottest line. Ryan Strome scored 26 seconds into overtime as Calgary prevailed 4-3 over the Tampa Bay Lightning and their sizzling trio of Nikita Kucherov, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Players, fans believe Winnipeg would embrace a PWHL team
By Canadian Press on March 23rd, 2026
WINNIPEG — The Professional Women’s Hockey League came to Manitoba for a hockey game, but what fans witnessed was a 48-hour audition for a ninth franchise. From packed morning practices at the Hockey For All Centre to a sold-out crowd of 15,321 at Canada Life Centre on Sunday night to watch the Ottawa Charge play ... Read More »
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