National Sports
Flames bid farewell to Kadri in efforts to rebuild, contend
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
CALGARY — Rising across the street from the Scotiabank Saddledome is the partially built future home of the Calgary Flames. As construction continues ahead of the scheduled opening of Scotia Place in the fall of 2027, general manager Craig Conroy continued his reconstruction of the club’s roster on Friday, making three deals ahead of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings center Ryan Kelly announces his retirement after his concussion-shortened 10th NFL season
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly has retired after a concussion-marred final season in his 10-year NFL career, the team announced on Friday. Kelly played in only eight games in his lone season with the Vikings after he was part of the team’s push to invest heavily in an offensive line upgrade, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roberts scores 17, No. 12 Louisville women beat Syracuse in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Tajianna Roberts scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting, Mackenly Randolph had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 12 Louisville beat Syracuse 87-61 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. Second-seeded Louisville (26-6) plays the winner between No. 3 seed North Carolina and sixth-seeded Virginia Tech in the semifinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild unite the Foligno brothers as loaded Western Conference teams stock up for the playoffs
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Nick Foligno enjoyed a big jump in the Central Division standings with his move from Chicago to Minnesota at the trade deadline. Even better? A family reunion. Finally, after 19 years in the NHL, Foligno is getting the chance to revisit a foundational piece of his childhood: playing with his younger brother. The Blackhawks sent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wales fall again but a gritty loss to Ireland fuels belief win is near
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
DUBLIN (AP) — Another game, another loss for Wales. But after restricting Ireland to a hard-fought, 10-point win in the Six Nations on Friday, Wales captain Dewi Lake was feeling upbeat. “The win is coming, I can feel it,” Lake said. Wales hasn’t won in the Six Nations for three years. The record losing streak ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump says ‘whole educational system’ could go out of business without fixes to college sports
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
President Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly — something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players. Trump suggested he would write an “all-encompassing” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders release guard Alex Cappa in offensive line rebuild
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders began the makeover of their offensive line Friday by releasing eight-year veteran guard Alex Cappa. He played in all 17 games last season, starting eight. Cappa was a full-time starter his previous six seasons in Tampa Bay and Cincinnati. This figures to be the first of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bold, Ravens advance to U Sports men’s basketball semifinals
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
CALGARY — The Toronto Metropolitan Bold outscored the UBC Thunderbirds 34-25 in the final quarter en route to a 97-91 victory in the U Sports men’s basketball quarterfinals on Friday at Jack Simpson Gym in Calgary. Aaron Rhooms led the Bold with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Gabriel Gutsmore scored 23 and Kevin Toth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daniel Berger handles the ‘US Open in spring’ by building 5-shot lead at Bay Hill
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Berger loves playing in Florida in March. For most everyone else Friday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Bay Hill made it feel like a spring preview of the U.S. Open. Berger was on his game again in the most demanding conditions, leaning on a steady diet of fairways and greens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spanish soccer team desperately seeking Madonna and her 36-year-old shirt
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Spanish soccer team Celta Vigo is desperately seeking Madonna as it goes in search of a 36-year-old soccer shirt the pop star wore during a 1990 concert at its Balaidos stadium. Madonna appeared on stage wearing the club’s true blue colours during her Blonde Ambition tour in July 1990. She delighted locals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New additions Dach, Dickinson relish opportunities with Edmonton Oilers
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
EDMONTON — Colton Dach grew up a self-proclaimed diehard Oilers fan. Now the 23-year-old forward from the Edmonton suburb of St. Albert, Alta., is preparing to play for his hometown team after the Oilers picked him up ahead of the NHL trade deadline. “I think my mom and dad were probably the two most excited ... Read More »
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