National Sports
At Phoenix, a rare reset for IndyCar’s field as Alex Palou stays the target
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The IndyCar season started exactly how it ended, with Alex Palou on top of the standings, and the rest of the field scratching their heads on how to catch the four-time series champion. “Every time I’m on the podium, second or third, he’s first. It’s pretty annoying,” McLaren driver Christian Lundgaard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA appeals to Mississippi Supreme Court, seeking to bar Trinidad Chambliss from playing in 2026
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The NCAA has filed an appeal in the eligibility case of Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. In the appeal, filed Thursday with the Mississippi Supreme Court, the NCAA argues that Chambliss has “exhausted his eligibility” to play Division I football because he has already played four seasons in a five-year period, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco coach Walid Regragui quits just months before World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco coach Walid Regragui has quit the team just months before it competes at the World Cup, he confirmed at a late-night press conference on Thursday. Regragui’s departure — less than 100 days before the United States, Canada and Mexico host the World Cup from June 11 to July 19 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals release LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, DL Bilal Nichols, freeing up salary cap space
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals released linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither and defensive lineman Bilal Nichols on Thursday, saving the team more than $10 million in salary cap room. The Cardinals are in the midst of a roster makeover under new coach Mike LaFleur, who was hired after the Cardinals fired Jonathan Gannon following a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham loses again and faces fight for Premier League survival
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham’s Premier League survival hopes took another blow on Thursday with a 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace. Spurs — one of the richest teams in Europe and a founding member of the Premier League — is just one point above the relegation zone and without a domestic win in 2026. The latest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saudi Pro League tries to maintain its schedule despite regional conflicts
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
ABHA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The Saudi Pro League is trying to carry on with games even as soccer in other Middle East countries is on hold because of the Iran war. The league staged one match Thursday — Damac beat Al-Riyadh 3-0 — but a second one was rescheduled for Saturday after Al-Qadsiah’s flight ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IPC hails biggest Winter Paralympics ever and record female participation at Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The International Paralympic Committee is celebrating the biggest ever Paralympic Winter Games in history and a record female participation at Milan Cortina. The Games will officially kick off on Friday with an opening ceremony that is set to be boycotted by some nations because of the return of the Russian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CFL officials say combine results are just a part of their annual draft preparation
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
It’s a most unconventional job interview. On Friday, the CFL will hold its invitational combine in Waterloo, Ont., with over 80 players vying for spots at the league’s national combine in Edmonton on March 27-29. Representatives from all nine teams will attend both, jotting down results and observations in preparation for the 2026 draft on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gibb scores 19 points and BYU beats Utah for 3rd time season, 70-52, to advance to Big 12 quarters
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Delaney Gibb had 19 points, eight assists and four steals to lead BYU to a 70-52 win over rival Utah in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on Thursday. The ninth-seeded Cougars (22-10) won their fifth straight game and beat the eighth-seeded Utes (19-12) for the third time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 11 Ohio State women ease by Indiana 83-59 to advance to the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaloni Cambridge had 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Chance Gray added 18 points, and No. 11 Ohio State eased past Indiana 83-59 on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Ohio State (25-6), a No. 5 seed, advances to play 19th-ranked Minnesota in the quarterfinals on Friday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dubon, Baldwin lead Braves past Blue Jays 9-5 in Grapefruit League play
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
NORTH PORT — Mauricio Dubon had a two-run double and Drake Baldwin hit an RBI single in a three-run sixth inning as the Atlanta Braves topped the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 on Thursday in exhibition play. Dominic Smith smashed a two-run homer for Atlanta (9-2) in the fourth after Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly scored a ... Read More »
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