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Left-hander Jesús Luzardo and Phillies agree to $135 million deal for 2027-31, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Left-hander Jesús Luzardo and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a $135 million, five-year contract that starts in 2027, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not yet been announced. The 28-year-old Luzardo went 15-7 with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!After training in deep snow and bitter cold, ex-reality show star seeks to win the Iditarod again
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Riches and paid appearances haven’t followed Jessie Holmes since he won the world’s most famous sled dog race, the Iditarod, last year. He doesn’t mind. A carpenter and a former cast member of National Geographic’s reality show “Life Below Zero,” Holmes has instead been content to return to his austere, hand-built ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sensabaugh scores 21, Hinson makes go-ahead 3 as depleted Jazz stun Warriors, 119-116
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Brice Sensabaugh scored 21 points, two-way player Blake Hinson made the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute, and the depleted Utah Jazz outlasted the ailing Golden State Warriors 119-116 on Monday night. Hinson made four 3-pointers including a shot from beyond the arc on the right wing with 29.9 seconds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frank Nazar scores OT power-play goal as Blackhawks beat Utah Mammoth 3-2
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Frank Nazar scored a power-play goal with 2:24 left in overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Monday night. Andrew Mangiapane scored his first goal as a Blackhawk since being acquired in a trade from Edmonton last week, and Andre Burakovsky lifted the puck on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reimer’s 16-save shutout powers Ottawa Senators to 2-0 win over Vancouver Canucks
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
VANCOUVER — James Reimer stopped all 16 shots he faced, backstopping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday. The result marked the veteran goalie’s first shutout of the season and the 32nd of his career, and came in his first start since Feb. 5. Ridly Greig scored midway through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBC
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lead the United States to a 5-3 win over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic at Houston’s Daikin Park on Monday night. The U.S. improved to 3-0 and will meet Italy (2-0) on Tuesday night, seeking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 straight games with at least 20 points
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record by scoring at least 20 points in 126 consecutive games. The reigning MVP from Hamilton, Ont., hit a 3-pointer late in the third quarter Monday night against the Denver Nuggets to reach 22 points. He finished with 35 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 12 Gonzaga beats Oregon State 65-56, advances to 29th straight WCC final
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Graham Ike had 24 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 12 Gonzaga to a 65-56 victory over Oregon State on Monday night and put the Bulldogs in the West Coast Conference Tournament championship game for the 29th straight time. Gonzaga (29-3) will play No. 21 Saint Mary’s or Santa Clara ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dabrowski, Mboko advance to doubles quarterfinals with wins at Indian Wells
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
INDIAN WELLS — Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and her Brazilian playing partner Luisa Stefani, seeded second in women’s doubles at the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open, defeated the American combo of Peyton Stearns and Ingrid Neel 6-4, 6-2 on Monday. Dabrowski and Stefani, who only needed 61 minutes to win the best-of-three match, advance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Broncos keeping their core intact. Linebacker Alex Singleton returns as Dre Greenlaw exits
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are running it back — and not just at running back. A person with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press on Monday that the team is bringing back inside linebacker Alex Singleton on a two-year deal worth $15.5 million and is cutting ties with oft-injured Dre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!James Harden scores 21, joins 29,000-point club in Cavaliers’ win over 76ers
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
CLEVELAND (AP) — James Harden scored 21 points to become the ninth player in NBA history with more than 29,000 career points, Keon Ellis added 19 off the bench, and the Cleveland Cavaliers cruised to a 115-101 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Donovan Mitchell had 17 points and six assists, and ... Read More »
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