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Aaron Judge proclaims World Baseball Classic has surpassed World Series in importance

● AP • 16 March 2026 • 9:47 AM

Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic has become baseball’s biggest stage. Speaking after the U.S. beat the Dominican Republic 2-1 in semifinal, Judge said: “It’s bigger and better than the World Series.”

U.S. beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to reach 3rd straight WBC title game

● AP • 16 March 2026 • 8:16 AM

Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered and the United States limited the Dominican Republic’s electric offense to win a thrilling semifinal 2-1 and move a win from its second World Baseball Classic championship.

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New union head says 2027 MLB work stoppage could disrupt plans for big leaguers at 2028 Olympics

● AP • 16 March 2026 • 8:16 AM

A work stoppage that leads to canceled games during the 2027 Major League Baseball season could disrupt plans under discussion to have big league players participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

WNBA commissioner says progress made in collective bargaining talks after another marathon session

● AP • 16 March 2026 • 8:16 AM

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says progress is being made towards getting a new collective bargaining agreement done.

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Unbeaten UConn joined by UCLA, Texas and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds for women’s NCAA Tournament

● AP • 16 March 2026 • 8:16 AM

UConn is the No. 1 overall seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament and enters March Madness needing six more victories to complete the seventh undefeated season in school history.

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Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shot

● AP • 16 March 2026 • 8:16 AM

Duke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.

McLaren launches investigation after Norris and Piastri unable to start F1’s Chinese Grand Prix

● AP • 16 March 2026 • 8:16 AM

McLaren has launched an investigation with engine supplier Mercedes to investigate why both of its cars suffered terminal electrical faults that ruled them out of the Chinese Grand Prix, as Formula 1 champion Lando Norris said the team must rule out a repeat.

Olympic champion Shiffrin takes record 8th slalom win of season but main rival Aicher is 2nd

● AP • 16 March 2026 • 8:16 AM

Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin has won her record-equaling eighth World Cup slalom of the season.