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March 13

NCAA Tournament filled with great matchups, a few surprises
Oregon forward Jordan Bell (1) and Utah forward Jakob Poeltl (42) scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 men's tournament Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Las Vegas. Oregon won 88-57. (AP Photo/John Locher)
WHL Roundup: Royals hold on to beat Cougars, first team to hit 100-point mark
Bears agree to terms with free-agent DL Akiem Hicks
Bernier makes 38 saves in Maple Leafs' 1-0 win over the Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34), of the Czech Republic, and teammate Alexey Marchenko (47), of Russia, try to stop Toronto Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman (11) from advancing on the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Detroit.
Cool and reserved Kevin Koe leads Alberta to 2016 Brier curling title
Team Alberta skip Kevin Koe yells as his rock enters the house during the gold medal game at the Brier curling championship on Sunday.
McCain and Melanson: An arts-world marriage unravels
After a whirlwind romance, Jeff Melanson and Eleanor McCain wed in April, 2014, shortly before they were photographed in New York.
Bernier makes 38 saves in Toronto's 1-0 shutout of Detroit
Detroit Red Wings' Tomas Tatar (21), of Slovakia, knocks Toronto Maple Leafs' Frank Corrado (20) off the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Antetokounmpo's fourth triple-double in 11 games leads Bucks
Trump University misses NCAAs, but enough blue to go around
OHL Roundup: Smereck keeps Gens' playoff hopes alive in 4-3 shootout win
List of winners at the Canadian Screen Awards
Cast members from 'Schists Creek' hold their multiple awards at the Canadian Screen Awards in Toronto on Sunday evening, March 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Monmouth, Bonnies, South Carolina, Valpo top seeds in NIT
St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the Atlantic 10 men's tournament against Davidson Friday, March 11, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Charl Schwartzel rallies and beats Bill Haas in a playoff to win Valspar
Charl Schwartzel smiles as he leaves the 18th green during the final round of the Valspar Championship on March 13, 2016 in Palm Harbor, Florida.
New Zealand beats South Africa 19-14 to win Canada Sevens
QMJHL Roundup: Carl Marois's overtime goal lifts Tigres over Oceanic 4-3
MLS Capsules
Quakes hand defending MLS Cup champion Portland 1st loss
San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Fatai Alashe (27) battles for the ball with Portland Timbers forward Lucas Melano (26) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, March 13, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
5 Mexican marines face civilian trial in disappearance
LEADING OFF: Keuchel, Arrieta in action at spring training
Baltimore Orioles' Pedro Alvarez (29) follows through on a fielder's choice in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Fort Myers , Fla. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
RCMP fight to keep lid on high-tech investigation tool
Court documents filed in the Quebec Court of Appeal show government lawyers have acknowledged that the RCMP used an extraordinary communications-interception technique involving “mobile device identifier” equipment.
Canadian men’s rugby team finishes ninth in World Sevens Series
Canada’s Nathan Hirayama, top, and John Moonlight celebrate after Moonlight scored a winning try against France.
Syracuse lands NCAA berth; will face familiar foe in Dayton
Syracuse center DaJuan Coleman (32) battles for a rebound with Pittsburgh forward Michael Young (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Washington , Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Brazil’s bribery scandal threatens to unseat President Dilma Rousseff
Demonstrators demand the resignation of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff in Sao Paulo on Sunday
Rex Ryan fires Bills defensive line coach Karl Dunbar
CHL president on fighting in junior hockey: ‘We don’t need it’
Canadian Hockey League president David Branch has long advocated for rules to reduce the number of fights in his leagues.
Calipari not happy with Kentucky's seeding in NCAA tourney
Kentucky's Tyler Ulis sleeps as other members of the men's college basketball team watch the NCAA tournament selection show at the home of head coach John Calipari on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Coach’s challenge, potential expansion draft among topics at GM meetings
Dale Tallon talks to the media, after he was named the new general manager of the Florida Panthers hockey team Tuesday, May 18, 2010, in Sunrise, Fla.
Bayern, Juventus clash in Champions League; Barca confident
Canadians support visa-free travel between some countries: poll
According to the poll, 75 per cent of Canadians believe that residents of the four Commonwealth countries (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Britain) should have an arrangement similar to the European Union, which allows citizens to travel freely to live and work in member countries
Room, Schitt’s Creek dominate Canadian Screen Awards
Jacob Tremblay, of Room, holds his award for best actor at the 2016 Canadian Screen Awards in Toronto Sunday, March 13, 2016.
Heston strikes out 4 in 4 scoreless innings for Giants
Calgary Inferno’s championship is special for Hayley Wickenheiser
Calgary’s Jessica Campbell, left, watches one of her two goals on Montreal goalie Charline Labonte in Ottawa on Sunday.
NBA Capsules
McCoy puts on a show to remember at Innisbrook
B.C. eager to welcome skilled immigrants as economy grows
Leaving behind a prosperous diary business in politically volatile Crimea, Yuriy Makogonsky and his family settled in Victoria, where they bought the iconic Moby Dick Restaurant.
Quebec offers grant to junior college to combat radicalization
College de Maisonneuve is shown in Montreal, Sunday, March 13, 2016, following a news conference where the Quebec government has announced funding to help prevent radicalization at the CEGEP.
Jazz singer and Grammy nominee Ernestine Anderson dies at 87
Five charged in assault of man at NL house party
LSU coach: Tigers won't play in any post-season tourneys
LSU players, from left, Antonio Blakeney, Ben Simmons, and Tim Quarterman, walk down the court late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 11, 2016. LSU won 84-75. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Favours scores 28, Hayward 27 to lead Jazz past Kings 108-99
Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker, center, goes to the basket between Sacramento Kings' Omri Casspi, left, of Israel, and DeMarcus Cousins, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Religious institutions form unlikely partnership to aid Syrian refugees
Refugee committee co-chairs Andrew Hazen, left, from Temple Har Zion, poses with Alireza Torabian, from the Imam Mahdi Islamic Centre.
Contrary to Clark’s belief, opposition to LNG project is about science
Mark Hume
Horford, Millsap pace Hawks in 104-75 win over Pacers
Atlanta Hawks' Tim Hardaway Jr., left, is fouled by Indiana Pacers' Lavoy Allen in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Coach's challenge, potential expansion draft among topics at GM meetings
Stocks rally resumes in Asia before BOJ, Fed reviews
Investors look at computer screens showing stock information on the first trading day after the week-long Lunar New Year holiday at a brokerage house in Shanghai, China, February 15, 2016.
Transparency a casualty in arms deals with Saudis
Plane hits market in Bolivia; 4 aboard dead, 3 vendors hurt
Toronto FC ties with New York City in first game of MLS season at Yankee Stadium
Toronto FC forward Sebastian Giovinco scores a goal against New York City FC goalkeeper Josh Saunders during the second half at Yankee Stadium.
Top-ranked Djokovic, Williams advance in Indian Wells
Former boxer Mike Tyson, left, and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison watch Serena Williams and Yulia Putintseva compete during their match at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Indian Wells, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Yale, without captain, celebrates first bid in 54 years
Brandon Sherrod helps cut down the net at Payne Whitney Gymnasium during Yale's tournament selection watch party in New Haven, Conn., Sunday, March 13, 2016. Yale has opened up the gym to the public and set up a movie screen at center court for fans to watch the Bulldogs receive their first invitation to the NCAA Tournament since 1962. (AP Photo/Pat Eaton-Robb)
Gonzaga's 18th straight NCAA trip comes as 11th seed
Rubio in a fight for his political life ahead of Florida primary
Republican presidential-nomination candidate Marco Rubio looks at a newspaper following a campaign stop in The Villages, Fla., on Sunday.
Ottawa’s ‘perverse’ contract policies encourage price gouging: leaked report
An F-35 jet sits on the tarmac at its new operational base Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at Hill Air Force Base, in northern Utah.
No. 13 Purdue comes up short against No. 2 Spartans, 66-62
Australia raises case of detained newsmen with Malaysia
PSG clinches French title, Tottenham stays close in England
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane has a shot at Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan during the English Premier League soccer match at Villa Park, Birmingham, England. Sunday March 13, 2016. (Nick Potts /PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES
Giovinco has goal and assist, Toronto FC ties NYCFC 2-2
New York City FC forward David Villa, front left, passes the ball past Toronto FC goalkeeper Clint Irwin (1) during the first half of an MLS soccer game at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
O'Brien homers twice, Diamondbacks beat White Sox 11-4
Hendricks solid for Cubs in 3-3 tie with Athletics
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Sunday, March 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cozart homers as Reds beat Mariners 5-3 in spring game
Breaking down every early matchup in the NCAA Tournament
North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks holds part of the net after an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament against Virginia, Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Washington. North Carolina won 61-57. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Watford shocks stumbling Arsenal in FA Cup quarter-finals
Arsenal's Mohamed Elneny, right, competes for the ball with Watford's Odion Ighalo during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, March 13, 2016.
Tunisia battles Islamic State as Libyan crisis leaves power vacuum
Members of the Tunisian military patrol a road near the Libyan border on March 10, 2016 in Bouhamed, as they hunt jihadists in the area.
Kelly: Diving, whining Diego Costa may be most interesting man in sport
Cathal Kelly
Kershaw shuts down Rockies, Van Slyke homers in Dodgers win
Second snowmobiler killed in an avalanche in B.C.'s Interior within past week
Coach's challenge on docket for NHL general managers meeting
Gordon homers in Royals' 9-4 loss to Indians' split-squad
Western defensive lineman Rupert Butcher dominates at CFL combine
Western Mustangs defensive lineman Rupert Butcher secures his helmet during practice in this Nov. 12, 2013 file photo. The six-foot-five, 327-pound player was dominant in the one-on-one competition at the CFL combine on March 13, 2016.
'Room,' 'Schitt's Creek' dominate Canadian Screen Awards, aka the Candys
Jacob Tremblay speaks after winning Best Actor in a Film for 'Room' at the Canadian Screen Awards in Toronto on Sunday, March 13, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
The stars come out for the Canadian Screen Awards
Giavotella hits rare 3-run homer, Angels beat Rangers 7-3
Ryerson Rams top seed for men's CIS basketball championship tournament
Napoli homers in Cleveland's loss to Milwaukee
Jose Bautista hits first home run of the spring as Blue Jays beat Rays
Jose Bautista is greeted at the dugout by teammates after hitting his first home run in a spring training game on Sunday.
Virginia No. 1 seed in NCAA Midwest without conference title
Virginia coach Tony Bennett welcomes guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) and forward Isaiah Wilkins (21) back to the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Tech in the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament in Washington on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Virginia defeated Georgia Tech 72-52. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
USC chosen for first NCAA Tournament since 2011
Southern California guard Julian Jacobs dunks over Utah guard Lorenzo Bonam during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Rob Hellyer's five-point game leads Toronto Rock past Vancouver Stealth 9-6
Hield has one last chance to electrify college basketball
Oklahoma guard Buddy Hield (24) celebrates with fans after thinking he had scored the winning basket during NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in the semifinals of the Big 12 conference men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 11, 2016. Replays showed the shot was after time expired. West Virginia defeated Oklahoma 69-67. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Harvick nips Edwards in wild finish for 8th Phoenix win
Drivers Kyle Busch, left, and Carl Edwards, right, lead the pack at the start of a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway, Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
71-1 shot Generosidade wins San Luis Rey in huge upset
Hayley Wickenheiser and Calgary Inferno capture first Clarkson Cup
Canadian Women's Hockey League commissioner Brenda Andress (right) presents Calgary Inferno captain Brianne Jenner with the Clarkson Cup trophy after Calgary defeated Les Canadiennes de Montreal, Sunday March 13, 2016, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Golf Capsules
9 suspected cartel members killed in Mexico border city
Schwartzel beats Haas in Valspar Championship playoff; DeLaet drops from second
Charl Schwartzel, of South Africa, takes his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Valspar Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Palm Harbor, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Oregon tops out West for first No. 1 seed in program history
Oregon forward Elgin Cook shoots over Utah forward Jakob Poeltl, left, and Utah forward Dakarai Tucker during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 men's tournament Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Las Vegas. Oregon won 88-57. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 1 overall seed Kansas lands in NCAA South Region
Kansas' Devonte' Graham cuts a piece of the net after winning an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia to win the Big 12 conference tournament Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Photos of the Day for March 13
Turco Bravo repeats in Big A's Stymie Stakes at 20-1
NHL Capsules
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) looks to take a shot on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 13, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Consultant seeks growing companies with high return on equity
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Bishop makes 37 saves as Lightning beat Blue Jackets 4-0
Columbus Blue Jackets' Rene Bourque, left, carries the puck up ice as Tampa Bay Lightning's Braydon Coburn defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Cavaliers bury Clippers 114-90 behind 3-pointers
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts after dunking during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Canadian Women's Hockey League commissioner speaks on NWHL expansion overtures
Canada advances to U17 Women's World Cup with 4-2 win over Haiti
Alberta's Koe defeats Newfoundland and Labrador's Gushue to win the Brier
Alberta Skip Kevin Koe, centre right, celebrates with lead Ben Hebert, right, second Brent Laing, left, and third Marc Kennedy after their win in the final against Newfoundland and Labrador at the Tim Hortons Brier curling championship, Sunday March 13, 2016, in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Bill Gadsby: Stanley Cup eluded scrappy star NHL defenceman
Portrait of Bill Gadsby of the Detroit Red Wings, believed to be from the 1966-67 season.
Defence, balanced scoring lifts UConn in American title game
Memphis forward Shaq Goodwin (2) goes up for a shot in front of Connecticut forward Steven Enoch (13) and guard Jalen Adams (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the finals of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, March 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Maryland police: Officer dies after shooting; 2 in custody
A police K9 unit searches the grounds of a Popeyes restaurant during an investigation into the shooting of a Prince George's County police officer outside a police station, on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Hyattsville, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Francis cited, Haskell warned after 6 Nations matches
Wales’ Dan Biggar, second left, tries to rally his teammates as England line up a penalty kick during the Six Nations international rugby match between England and Wales at Twickenham stadium in London, Saturday, March,12, 2016. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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