National Sports
Calgary, Edmonton join forces for 2028 World Cup of Hockey bid
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
CALGARY — Calgary and Edmonton are joining forces in an attempt to bring the World Cup of Hockey to Alberta in 2028. Valerie Ball, the senior communications manager for Tourism Calgary, confirmed her city’s involvement Wednesday in an email. “We can confirm Calgary has submitted a bid to host the upcoming World Cup of Hockey, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US biathlon head coach steps down after team falls short in bid to win its first Olympic medal
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
U.S. Biathlon head coach Armin Auchentaller will leave the team at the end of this season after the Americans failed to win their first medal in the sport at the Winter Olympics. No replacement was named, which is significant since he oversees both the men’s and the women’s teams. He took on the dual role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars acquire defenseman Tyler Myers in a trade with the Canucks
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
The Dallas Stars answered a division rival’s latest move ahead of the NHL trade deadline with a significant one of their own. Dallas acquired defenseman Tyler Myers from the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2029 fourth-rounder. Vancouver is retaining half of Myers’ $3 million salary for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panthers and Maple Leafs are trade deadline sellers with the playoffs likely out of reach
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A decade has passed since the Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs, their nine-year streak the longest going in the NHL. The Florida Panthers are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions who have made three consecutive trips to the final while qualifying in each of the past six seasons. Unless something shockingly rare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrexham to play Liverpool at Yankee Stadium as part of summer tour
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham will play Liverpool in a friendly match at Yankee Stadium as part of its East Coast tour this summer, and by that time the fast-rising Welsh club will know if it has reached the Premier League. Wrexham has earned an unprecedented three straight promotions and is playing in the second-tier ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McGill and O’Neal each score 22, Florida women beat Mississippi State at SEC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Liv McGill had 22 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, Me’Arah O’Neal also scored 22, and No. 12 seed Florida beat Mississippi State 86-68 — the Gators’ largest margin of victory in an SEC Tournament game — on Wednesday in the first round. Florida (18-14), which never trailed despite starting 5-of-16 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abraham Toro leads Canada past Phillies 5-3 in World Baseball Classic tuneup
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
Abraham Toro hit a bases-clearing double in the sixth inning as Canada rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Wednesday in an exhibition game. Toro drove in Liam Hicks, Denzel Clarke and Edouard Julien to tie the game 3-3. Jacob Robson then singled to score Toro for Canada’s first lead of the game and Tyler ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakima Walker’s double-double leads way for Cal women in 75-52 win over Wake Forest at ACC Tourney
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Sakima Walker had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead California past Wake Forest 75-52 on Wednesday in a first-round game at the ACC Tournament. Second-team All-ACC guard LuLu Twidale added 11 points and seven rebounds, and Gisella Maul and Aliyahna Morris each scored 10 points for the 10th-seeded Golden Bears ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. captain Aaron Judge crushes 453-homer in preparation for World Baseball Classic
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Aaron Judge looks ready for his first World Baseball Classic. The U.S. captain crushed a 453-foot solo homer in the first inning of the team’s exhibition game against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, drawing a roar from the crowd and then “U-S-A!” chants in a packed stadium at Salt River Fields ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams, Chiefs have agreed on a trade sending CB Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed on a trade that sends star cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles in exchange for several draft picks, three people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the trade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA Tournament teams face fines starting at $10K if they fail to file player availability report
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Schools participating in the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments could face fines starting at $10,000 if they fail to submit player availability reports required for the first time this year, the NCAA announced Wednesday. Player availability reports are intended to combat betting-related pressure, solicitations and harassment athletes receive from bettors connected ... Read More »
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