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Tourism Calgary confirms city has submitted a bid for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
CALGARY — Calgary is throwing its hat in the ring to host the World Cup of Hockey in 2028. Valerie Ball, the senior communications manager for Tourism Calgary, confirmed the news Wednesday in an email. “We can confirm Calgary has submitted a bid to host the upcoming World Cup of Hockey, reflecting our city’s passion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ace right-hander Hunter Greene leaves Reds camp and is scheduled to have MRI on stiff right elbow
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Right-hander Hunter Greene has left the Cincinnati Reds’ spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness. Manager Terry Francona and president of baseball operations Nick Krall told reporters on Wednesday that Greene will have an MRI in Cincinnati and be examined by team orthopedic consultant Dr. Timothy Kremchek. Greene also will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas State women set Big 12 Tournament record with 17 3s in 91-66 win over Cincinnati in 1st round
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jordan Speiser, Nastja Claessens and Taryn Sides led 12th-seeded Kansas State to a program-tying and Big 12 Tournament-record 17 3-pointers and the Wildcats beat 13th-seeded Cincinnati 91-66 in a first-round game on Wednesday. The Wildcats will play fifth-seeded Texas Tech in Thursday’s second round. Speiser made six 3-pointers and Sides ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sharks sign Kiefer Sherwood to a 5-year, $28.75 million extension
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks signed forward Kiefer Sherwood on Wednesday to a five-year, $28.75 million extension six weeks after acquiring him in a trade from Vancouver. The Sharks dealt 2026 and ’27 second-round draft picks and minor league defenseman Cole Clayton to Vancouver for the 30-year-old Sherwood on Jan. 19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert Vilahamn named coach of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Robert Vilahamn was announced Wednesday as the new coach of the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League. Vilahamn, 43, most recently served as coach of the Tottenham Hotspur women’s team. Before joining the Women’s Super League club in 2023, Vilahamn was with BK Häcken in his native Sweden. “Robert ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies sign forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper to multi-year contract
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper has signed a multi-year contract. The Grizzlies announced the deal Wednesday without disclosing terms. Prosper, 23, has averaged 7.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 15.8 minutes in 36 games with the Grizzlies this season. He has made seven starts for them. Over Prosper’s last nine games, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA executive committee meets, Stewart says players still unified amid CBA talks
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MEDLEY, Fla. (AP) — Breanna Stewart, who teamed with fellow WNBA star Kelsey Plum on a letter to the players’ association this week expressing concerns about the state of labor talks with the league, said Wednesday she feels better about where things stand and is convinced players are still unified in what they want in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woodbine Entertainment releases its stakes schedule for 2026 racing season.
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
TORONTO — Canadian thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown will begin with the Kings Plate on Aug. 15 and conclude with the Breeders’ Stakes on Sept. 27. Woodbine Entertainment unveiled its ’26 Stakes schedule Wednesday. The thoroughbred season will begin April 18 at Woodbine Racetrack and featured 39 graded stakes, including five Grade 1 events. The 167th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From theaters to TVs: Apple bets its F1 movie buzz can drive viewers to the races on Apple TV
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
Apple succeeded when it brought Formula 1 to the big screen last year. It hopes many of those viewers will watch on their televisions and mobile devices when the season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix, as Apple TV begin its stint as F1’s U.S. broadcast partner. Apple reached a five-year deal with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten ’25 campaign earns Beau Jangles top honours in Canada and U.S.
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
Beau Jangles has a tough act to follow in 2026. His own. The champion harness racer went undefeated last year en route to becoming the first two-year-old horse to earn top honours in both Canada and the U.S. What’s remarkable about the latter is the Ontario-bred Beau Jangles didn’t race at all in 2025 south ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent, the club said Wednesday. Fletcher, 18, was shown a red card by the referee during a reserve match against Barnsley on Oct. 21. According to details of the incident published by the ... Read More »
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