National Sports
Japan beats Taiwan 2-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup Group C opener
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Momoko Tanikawa and Kiko Seike scored second-half goals as Japan overcame the heat and a determined Taiwan defense on Wednesday to open Group C with a 2-0 win at the Women’s Asian Cup. Japan won back-to-back titles in 2014 and ’18 and entered the tournament in Australia among the favorites. After ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mick Cronin urges allowing schools to exceed the $20.5M revenue-sharing cap to retain players
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — March Madness is looming. So is college basketball’s transfer portal, and that worries Mick Cronin. The Division I men’s portal opens for a 15-day window on April 7, a day after a new national champion is crowned in Indianapolis. This shortest window for entry yet follows a rule change this year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iran player Sara Didar holds back tears responding to a war-related question at Women’s Asian Cup
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Sara Didar choked back tears as she shared the concerns of the Iranian soccer team for their families and loved ones at home amid the war while they’re in Australia contesting the Women’s Asian Cup. “Obviously we’re all concerned and we’re sad at what has happened to Iran and our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suns beat the NBA-worst Kings 114-103 to sweep season series
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Green scored 20 points, Grayson Allen had 18 and the Phoenix Suns beat the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings 114-103 on Tuesday night to sweep the four-game season series. Seventh in the West at 35-26, the Suns won their second straight and got back Devin Booker after the star guard missed four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCLA beats No. 9 Nebraska, cruising 72-52 to snap the Cornhuskers’ 3-game streak
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trent Perry scored 20 points and UCLA led all the way in ending No. 9 Nebraska’s three-game winning streak with a 72-52 victory on Tuesday night. The Bruins (20-10, 12-7 Big Ten) notched 20 wins for the seventh time in 10 years and closed their home schedule with a 17-1 mark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL roundup: Devils beat Panthers 5-1, Jack Hughes extends points streak to 4 games
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Olympic golden goal-scorer Jack Hughes extended his points streak to four games since returning from Milan, and the New Jersey Devils dealt the Florida Panthers’ playoff hopes another blow by beating the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions 5-1 on Tuesday night. Hughes’ shot that went wide banked right to Dougie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrini nets 4 points, Sherwood scores winner as Sharks tip Canadiens 7-5
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists, Kiefer Sherwood scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play with 3:26 remaining, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Montreal Canadiens 7-5 on Tuesday night. Will Smith, Michael Misa, Collin Graf, Alexander Wennberg and Adam Gaudette also scored for the Sharks, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luka Doncic scores 27 points as the Lakers rally past the Pelicans, 110-101
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 27 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, LeBron James added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied past the New Orleans Pelicans 110-101 Tuesday night for their third straight victory. Deandre Ayton had 13 points and eight rebounds for the Lakers, who overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurley goes out a winner in what could be his final home game at Arizona State
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Fans spilled out of the stands onto the court, jumping and shouting in celebration of Arizona State’s massive upset. As the chaos swirled around him, Bobby Hurley, a coach known for his fiery sideline demeanor, calmly walked along the scorer’s table shaking hands with Kansas’ coaches and players before heading up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pettiford, Auburn fill the stat box in 88-74 win over LSU to end two-game skid
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Tahaad Pettiford scored 27 points and Kevin Overton scored 21 points and Auburn beat LSU 88-74 on Tuesday night to end its two-game losing streak. While Pettiford finished three points shy of tying his career-high point total, he did tie career highs with six assists and four steals. KeyShawn Hall added ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cale Makar, Parker Kelly lead Avalanche past Ducks 5-1 for a SoCal sweep
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cale Makar had a goal and two assists, Nathan MacKinnon secured his fourth consecutive 100-point season with a third-period assist, and the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche snapped the Anaheim Ducks’ five-game winning streak with a 5-1 victory Tuesday night. Parker Kelly scored two goals and Scott Wedgewood made 27 saves for the ... Read More »
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