National Sports
Koe turns back time, reaches Brier final with 9-7 win in an extra end over Dunstone
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Kevin Koe may be a four-time Canadian men’s curling champion, but he acknowledged his team was an underdog heading into the Montana’s Brier this year. The sixth seed in the 18-team tournament were a win away from a Canadian championship after beating Matt Dunstone 9-7 in an extra end in a playoff ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antetokounmpo scores 27 as Bucks beat Jazz 113-99 to snap four-game skid
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game skid by beating the Utah Jazz 113-99 on Saturday night. Antetokounmpo did all that while playing just 27 minutes as the Bucks continue to monitor the two-time MVP’s workload in his return from injury. Milwaukee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand bowler makes history with 5 wickets in 5 balls in a first class match
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealander Brett Randell has made history Sunday by becoming the first bowler to take five wickets with five balls in a first class match. Randall was playing for Central Districts against Northern Districts in a domestic Plunkett Shield match and his victims included former Black Caps opener Jeet Raval ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohtani homers for 2nd straight day, Suzuki hits 2 as Japan beats South Korea 8-6 at WBC
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
Shohei Ohtani homered for the second consecutive day, Seiya Suzuki went deep twice and defending champion Japan beat South Korea 8-6 on Saturday in Tokyo to improve to 2-0 at the World Baseball Classic. Suzuki drove in four runs and Masataka Yoshida homered and had three RBIs for the Samurai Warriors, who fell behind 3-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morrissey scores OT winner in return to set Jets’ points mark for defensemen in 3-2 win over Canucks
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Josh Morrissey scored 1:49 into overtime to become the highest-scoring defenseman in franchise history, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the NHL-worst Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. The winning goal by Morrissey, who missed the last five games after being injured while playing for Canada at the Milan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cooley scores in OT to lift the Mammoth past the Blue Jackets, 5-4
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Logan Cooley scored his second goal of the game at 2:08 of overtime and the Utah Mammoth overcame Columbus’ tying third-period burst to beat the Blue Jackets 5-4 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. Clayton Keller broke free on the right side in the 3-on-3 overtime, slipping a cross-ice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian women miss playoff round at Vancouver rugby sevens
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
VANCOUVER — After opening pool play with a pair of losses at BC Place on Saturday, Canada’s women won’t be playing for a medal at this weekend’s HSBC SVNS stop in Vancouver. Coming into the tournament ranked fifth in the eight-team standings of the rugby circuit with 48 points, Canada dropped its opening game of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Biel scores 2 goals, Toklomati adds another to help Charlotte beat 10-man Austin 3-1
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pep Biel scored two goals, Idan Toklomati added his first of the season, and Charlotte FC beat short-handed Austin FC 3-1 on Saturday night. Biel scored his second goal of the season to make it 2-1 in the 68th minute. Harry Toffolo played an arcing ball from the left side to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookies Sergi Solans, Aiden Hezarkhani spark Real Salt Lake to 3-2 victory over Atlanta United
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — Rookies Sergi Solans and teenager Aiden Hezarkhani scored four minutes apart in the first half and Real Salt Lake went on to spoil Atlanta United’s home opener with a 3-2 victory Saturday night. Solans scored his first goal in the 23rd minute of his first start with an assist from first-year forward ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Werner and Bouda help San Jose beat Union 1-0 for ‘Quakes best start to MLS season
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Timo Werner had his second assist in as many appearances for San Jose, Ousseni Bouda scored a goal, and the Earthquakes beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Saturday night. San Jose (3-0-0) is off to the best start in club history. The Earthquakes started 2-0-1 on their way to the 2003 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA union sends league CBA counterproposal as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
The WNBA players’ union sent a collective bargaining agreement counterproposal to the league, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of negotiations. The union proposal, which was sent Friday night, comes a few days before a Tuesday ... Read More »
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