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National Sports

BMO Field going through number of renovations to elevate fan experience for World Cup

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

TORONTO — BMO Field will have a number of renovations made to enhance the stadium and elevate the fan experience for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including expanded capacity and four new LED scoreboards. The announcement was made at the stadium on Monday with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, executive director of Toronto’s World Cup secretariat ... Read More »

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Wizards sign F Justin Champagnie to a multi-year contract after he’d been on a 2-way deal

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards have signed forward Justin Champagnie to a multi-year contract. The move, announced Monday by the Wizards, comes a year after Champagnie signed a two-way contract with the team. He’s averaged 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game in 55 appearances with the Wizards. In 40 games (15 ... Read More »

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Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea promotes Steve Gregory and Nick Lezynski to oversee the defense

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea has promoted Steve Gregory to defensive coordinator and Nick Lezynski to co-defensive coordinator, the school announced Monday. Lea served as his own defensive coordinator last season after he demoted the previous coordinator, Nick Howell, after the 2023 season. Gregory was associate defensive coordinator and secondary coach last ... Read More »

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Ronaldo-less Al-Nassr draws at Esteghlal in Asian Champions League Elite

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was absent as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia and Esteghlal of Iran drew 0-0 in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite second round on Monday. It was a frustrating evening in Tehran for Al-Nassr without the 40-year-old Ronaldo, who has collected five UEFA Champions League titles with ... Read More »

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Mushers begin rugged Iditarod race after lack of snow forces major changes to iconic Alaska event

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The rugged Iditarod started Monday, but a dearth of snow forced the iconic dog sled race to start further north and added a new route that allows mushers to bypass barren land, but lengthens by more than 100 miles (160.93 kilometers) an unforgiving journey often measured in grit and attrition. The ... Read More »

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Seth Jones ready to play for Panthers, who are losing Matthew Tkachuk for extended period

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

Seth Jones got to skate as a member of the Florida Panthers for the first time on Monday. It’s anyone’s guess when Matthew Tkachuk will be sharing the ice with his newest teammate. The defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers confirmed Monday, a few hours before Jones’ debut with the team, that Tkachuk is on long-term ... Read More »

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Manitoba’s Carruthers beats New Brunswick’s Grattan to remain unbeaten at Brier

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

KELOWNA, B.C. — Manitoba’s Reid Carruthers defeated New Brunswick’s James Grattan 6-4 to keep his perfect record intact at the Montana’s Brier. Carruthers improved to 4-0 in round-robin play. Defending champion Brad Gushue (3-0), who was idle for the early draw, is the only other unbeaten skip in Pool A. Northern Ontario’s John Epping made ... Read More »

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Rams coach Sean McVay didn’t think QB Matthew Stafford would leave during recent contract talks

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean McVay says he never seriously thought his partnership with Matthew Stafford would come to an end this month after four seasons together with the Los Angeles Rams. The head coach still acknowledged Monday that he’s “been sleeping better the last couple of days” since the Rams and Stafford ended their ... Read More »

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Figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash raises $1.2 million

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Organizers of a figure skating benefit event in Washington said they have already raised $1.2 million for victims of the D.C. plane crash and first responders. Monumental Sports & Entertainment on Monday said the Legacy on Ice tribute show Sunday in the nation’s capital drew a sellout crowd of over 15,000 and ... Read More »

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Vasilevskiy, Hintz, Suzuki named NHL’s three stars of the week

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

NEW YORK — Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, Dallas centre Roope Hintz and Montreal captain Nick Suzuki have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Vasilevskiy stopped 71 of the 73 shots he faced last week, going 3-0-0 with a 0.67 goals-against average, .973 save percentage and one shutout, as the Lightning extended ... Read More »

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College baseball notebook: Defending champion Volunteers show no dropoff with newcomers leading way

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025

If there were any concerns about Tennessee dropping off after it won the national championship, those have been allayed so far thanks to the performances of the team’s newcomers. The Volunteers (11-0) came out of their most challenging weekend to date with three wins in the Astros Foundation College Classic in Houston, and the numbers ... Read More »

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