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WADA postpones Azerbaijan symposium due to war in neighboring Iran
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MONTREAL (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency has postponed a symposium in Azerbaijan next week because of the war in neighboring Iran. Last week, Azerbaijan accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians and it vowed to retaliate. The Foreign Ministry said Iranian drones attacked its exclave of Nakhchivan and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is ‘too big’ to be postponed amid global turmoil
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
DALLAS (AP) — FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. Speaking Monday at the International Broadcast Center for the 48-nation tournament, which starts June 11, Heimo Schirgi said FIFA continues to closely monitor the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arkansas guard Darius Acuff and Florida coach Todd Golden land top honors from SEC coaches
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. and Florida’s Todd Golden were named the Southeastern Conference’s player and coach of the year Monday. Acuff averaged 22.2 points and 6.4 assists a game as a freshman, joining Hall of Famer Pete Maravich as the second in league history to lead the league in those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons are adding QB Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Jahan Dotson, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa is heading to the Atlanta Falcons. After being informed the Miami Dolphins were going to release him, Tagovailoa and the Falcons agreed on a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the quarterback’s contract told The Associated Press on Monday. The Falcons also have agreed on a two-year contract with wide receiver Jahan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US Paralympian Huckaby brings glitter and a snowboard with photos of her cat named ‘Mouse’
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Brenna Huckaby and her snowboard have been showstoppers at the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games. There’s Huckaby in glitter and fancy makeup, and her snowboard decorated with pictures of her cat named “Mouse.” “My cat can’t be here so we put her on my board so she could be here with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2-time Olympic champs Chock and Bates withdraw from ice dance worlds after Milan Cortina Olympics
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Two-time Olympic champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates will not pursue a fourth straight ice dance world championship, choosing instead to end their season and likely their competitive careers after their performances at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Chock and Bates joined Olympic teammate Alysa Liu on Monday in withdrawing from worlds, which is not an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Massachusetts prosecutors to drop charge against Patriots’ Christian Barmore
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts prosecutors said Monday that they will drop a domestic assault and battery charge against New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian J. Barmore because they do not believe they can prove their case. Barmore, 26, appeared in Attleboro District Court with his legal team but did not speak in the courtroom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona honoured named MLS Player of the Matchday
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK — CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona has been voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday, the league announced Monday. Carmona scored two goals in Montréal’s 3-0 road victory on Sunday over the previously unbeaten New York Red Bulls. It was Carmona’s first multi-goal game in his 105th regular-season appearance. The Venezuelan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women’s soccer team, official says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Tuesday. The women were transported from their hotel in Gold Coast, Australia “to a safe location” by Australian federal police officers in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James Madison women beat Troy 69-52 for 2nd Sun Belt Tournament title since joining league in 2022
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Peyton McDaniel scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Ashanti Barnes also had a double-double with 19 points and 12 boards, and No. 4 seed James Madison beat second-seeded Troy 69-52 on Monday to claim its second Sun Belt Tournament championship since joining the league in 2022. James Madison (26-8) was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — No. 3 Michigan comes into the Big Ten Tournament this week with its sights set on a repeat and bigger goals on the horizon. The Wolverines (29-2, 19-1) would love nothing more than to secure a No. 1 seed in the NCAA and take aim at the school’s second national championship. Winning ... Read More »
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