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Speed and paddock politics: George Russell aims to seize his chance after F1’s big changes
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
He’s long been tipped as a Formula 1 champion in waiting and he’s not afraid to tangle with Max Verstappen on and off track. Big rule changes mean this might be George Russell’s year. Mercedes showed good pace in preseason, with Russell and teammate Kimi Antonelli consistently among the fastest drivers, and racked up the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!End the ban: France backs return of intellectually disabled athletes to Winter Paralympics
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
LANS-EN-VERCORS, France (AP) — On a well-groomed, snow-covered slope in the Montagnes de Lans ski area near the French city of Grenoble, a group of Alpine skiers take aggressive lines through the gates. Their trajectories are precise, the tempo is fast and the technique polished. Among this competition squad are world champions — some with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freshly-crowned double Olympic champion Federica Brignone ends ski season to rehab leg
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MILAN (AP) — Federica Brignone’s body “is paying the price” after she hurried back from a broken leg to win two gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics and the Italian skier announced on Monday that she won’t compete again this season. The move comes after Brignone, who won gold in super-G and giant slalom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FIA says it will focus on ‘safety and wellbeing’ in decisions on F1 races in the Middle East
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
PARIS (AP) — The president of Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, says it will prioritize “safety and wellbeing” as it decides what to do about upcoming races in the Middle East amid increasingly widespread conflict in the region. F1 is scheduled to race next month in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, which have both been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A long way from the war, Iran loses its opening Women’s Asian Cup game to South Korea
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Zahra Ghanbari and her Iran team stood while their national anthem played at the Women’s Asian Cup soccer tournament on Monday, a long way from the war that started on the weekend with a major attack by Israel and the United States. Before the opening loss against South Korea, Iran ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!23XI team co-owned by Michael Jordan delivering perfect start to season in a ‘perfect partnership’
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Michael Jordan calls Denny Hamlin the “mastermind” behind their 23XI NASCAR racing team. Hamlin calls their co-ownership a “perfect partnership.” The team has been nothing shy of perfect behind driver Tyler Reddick so far early in 2026. Reddick became the first driver in Cup Series history to win the first three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liverpool manager Arne Slot gets no joy from Premier League’s focus on set pieces
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he no longer finds most Premier League games a joy to watch with the “new reality” of set-piece goals dominating the competition. League leader Arsenal has specialized in efficient set-piece scoring this season and both its goals came from corners in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Chelsea. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nashville hosting Broadway Block Party women’s volleyball tournament in August
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville will host a trio of women’s volleyball games in a new tournament Aug. 31 at the home of the NHL’s Predators featuring five-time national champs Nebraska, Purdue, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. The Nashville Sports Council and ESPN Events announced the Broadway Block Party on Tuesday. It’s the first women’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal’s Stacey and Tabin, Ottawa’s Hughes named PWHL’s three stars of the week
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
TORONTO — Montréal Victoire forward Laura Stacey, Ottawa Charge forward Gabbie Hughes and Victoire defender Kati Tabin have been named the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s three stars of the week. Stacey had two goals and two assists to claim first-star honours as Montreal swept its two games last week. She had a goal and an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raptors’ Dick out at least two weeks with bone bruises
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
Toronto Raptors guard-forward Gradey Dick will be out for at least two weeks with bone bruises, the team announced Tuesday. Dick sustained a hyperextended knee in Sunday’s 104-102 win over the Magic in Orlando. He is set to begin rehab once the team returns to Toronto following the conclusion of its four-game road trip on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TCU’s Hailey Van Lith named Big 12 player and newcomer of year after Frogs win 1st women’s title
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2025
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Hailey Van Lith from Big 12 regular-season champion TCU has been named the conference’s player of the year and the newcomer of the year after transferring to the Horned Frogs for her fifth and final college season. The Big 12 announced its award winners Tuesday, as determined by a vote of ... Read More »
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