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Vancouver artist one of three creative minds behind official FIFA World Cup poster
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
This summer’s FIFA World Cup is already a hit with Vancouver’s Carson Ting. Ting is one of three artists behind the official World Cup poster, unveiled this week to mark 100 days to go before the June 11 kickoff of the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Ting, 50, collaborated with Mexico’s Minerva GM ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Koe wins group, Dunstone into playoffs at Canadian men’s curling championship
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Alberta’s Kevin Koe wrapped up top spot in Pool B in Thursday’s early draw at the Montana’s Brier, while Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone clinched a playoff spot. Koe, a four-time Canadian men’s curling champion, improved to 7-0 with an 11-4 win over B.C.’s Cody Tanaka in the morning. Dunstone assured himself a playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd from the Capitals ahead of the NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights keep buying ahead of the NHL trade deadline, this time bolstering their forward group. Vegas on Thursday acquired center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick, a 2029 second-rounder and young goaltender Jesper Vikman. The move comes several weeks after getting defenseman Rasmus Andersson from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña has a finger injury that makes his status for the WBC unclear
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros sent All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña to see a hand specialist on Thursday for further examination of an injury to his right ring finger that has made his immediate availability for the World Baseball Classic unclear. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters at the team’s spring training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
The Texas Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen agreed to a minor league contract on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person confirmed the agreement to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been finalized and a physical exam still needed to be completed. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women’s basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico. The pair will replace Aliyah Boston and Sonia Citron, who are no longer able to compete in the tournament that will take place in San Juan. Boston missed the Unrivaled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Malinin wins fair play award for his grace in defeat to Shaidorov at Winter Olympics
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — American figure skater Ilia Malinin was awarded the Milan Cortina Olympics fair play award on Thursday for his sportsmanship after finishing off the podium. In one of the biggest upsets in figure skating history, the 21-year-old Malinin fell twice and made other big mistakes in the free skate and Kazakh Mikhail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elimination of April transfer portal window could cause return of traditional spring football games
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
The disappearance of the spring transfer portal window creates the opportunity for a reappearance of spring football games in campuses across the country. Playing a game in front of fans to end spring practice had become a fading tradition in the age of conference networks and the transfer portal. Coaches feared the possibility that rival ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto FC bolsters defence by signing Chilean international Benjamin Kuscevic
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
TORONTO — One day after introducing star striker Josh Sargent, Toronto FC looked to its defence Thursday by signing Chilean international Benjamin Kuscevic. The 29-year-old centre back from Santiago arrives on loan from Brazil’s Fortaleza for the 2026 MLS season, with an option to purchase. “Benjamín has established himself as a strong defender and steady ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — All those missing doubles and triples, well, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts thinks he knows where at least some of them went. Over the fence. “I think that guys chase exit velocity and launch angle so that doesn’t lend itself to balls in the gap or down the lines,” Roberts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid out to end two-game losing streak before Man City rematch
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After back-to-back defeats, Real Madrid will try to get back on the winning path in La Liga before it faces its new European nemesis. Madrid has slumped to consecutive Liga losses, 2-1 at Osasuna and a 1-0 implosion against lowly Getafe in its own Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. On Friday it will ... Read More »
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