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U.S. women expect tougher test against Canada this time at SheBelieves Cup
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
United States coach Emma Hayes is expecting to face a tougher Canada on Wednesday than the side that meekly succumbed 3-0 to the Americans in July the last time they met. “Canada is in a different place,” Hayes told a pre-match news conference Tuesday. “I’m seeing more aggression from them out of possession, (they’re) tougher ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cristiano Ronaldo sustains hamstring injury and is ‘under evaluation’
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, his club Al Nassr said Tuesday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was injured during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Al-Fayha. Al Nassr did not say how long the 41-year-old Portugal star would be out. “He started a rehabilitation program and will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 13 Duke chases 2nd straight ACC tourney title against field with No. 12 Louisville, No. 16 UNC
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
Duke ended the regular season sitting right where the 13th-ranked Blue Devils were expected to be in the Atlantic Coast Conference: atop the standings. The journey there was hardly direct, down to those final steps heading into this week’s ACC Tournament as the reigning champion and No. 1 seed. Coming off a trip to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers’ Gavin Stone has inflammation but no structural damage in his throwing shoulder
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone won’t throw for the next couple of weeks as he deals with a discomfort in his throwing shoulder. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday that a scan showed inflammation but no structural damage, an encouraging sign in Stone’s comeback. Stone, 27, didn’t pitch last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders sign veteran offensive lineman Andrew Wylie to an extension
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders announced Tuesday they have signed offensive lineman Andrew Wylie to a contract extension. Wylie, an eight-year veteran, has played in 45 games, including 33 starts, for Washington the past three seasons. He began his career with Kansas City, starting at guard and tackle. Wylie, from Eastern Michigan, signed with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mets’ Nolan McLean says he’s feeling better after experiencing vertigo-like symptoms last week
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean says he’s feeling better as he prepares to join the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic after experiencing vertigo-like symptoms last week. “I’m definitely feeling better these last couple of days,” McLean told reporters Tuesday. “I haven’t missed any days of throwing. I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 2 UCLA chasing even bigger dreams at it attempts to defend Big Ten Tournament title
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — No. 2 UCLA has spent the past year celebrating one net-cutting ceremony after another. The Bruins won their first conference tournament title in nearly two decades last March, then reached their first Final Four in nearly half a century and on Sunday completed the Big Ten’s first perfect conference season since 2014-15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets place franchise tag on running back Breece Hall before the deadline
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
The New York Jets placed the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall, while several other teams decide whether to use the tag on potential free agents before Tuesday’s deadline. The non-exclusive franchise tag guarantees Hall a one-year contract worth about $14.3 million if he doesn’t sign a long-term deal. Hall is the third player ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Czech union wants lifetime ban on former coach who secretly filmed female players
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic players union has called for a lifetime soccer ban on sexual offenders after a coach who secretly filmed female players avoided jail time with a one-year suspended sentence. Petr Vlachovsky also was given a five-year domestic coaching ban issued by a criminal judge after it was determined the former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug, a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the process, first reported by ESPN, was ongoing. Profar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gotterup soaking up new experiences. That includes his first trip to Augusta National
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Chris Gotterup might have three PGA Tour wins in the last seven months, but there’s still places he has yet to see. Bay Hill is one of them. Gotterup also has yet to play in the next two signature events on the schedule at Harbour Town and Quail Hollow. There’s also ... Read More »
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