National Sports
Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer throws 4 no-hit innings in spring debut at age 41
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer had a vintage performance in his first spring training outing for the Toronto Blue Jays, with the 41-year-old throwing four no-hit innings in a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The three-time Cy Young Award winner signed a $3 million, one-year contract in February and is entering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays top Phillies 1-0 in Scherzer’s first start of pre-season
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
CLEARWATER — Jonatan Clase hit into a force out at second base in the ninth inning that scored Rafael Lantigua as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in Max Scherzer’s return to the mound on Saturday in exhibition play. Scherzer pitched four hitless innings, with one strikeout and one walk given up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks scores twice in second half, New York City FC rolls Orlando City 5-0
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Keaton Parks scored twice in the second half, and New York City FC rolled past Orlando City 5-0 on Saturday in its home opener. New York City (2-1-0) moved into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with the win. Orlando (0-0-3) played most of the game with 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US defender Sergiño Dest comes off with apparent hamstring injury in PSV win
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — United States defender Sergiño Dest limped off with an apparent hamstring injury during PSV Eindhoven’s 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch league on Saturday, putting him in doubt for the national team’s upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Portugal. Dest grabbed his left hamstring and screamed in pain while covering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 6 Iowa State blows out Sun Devils 86-65 after scoring 24 straight points in 2nd half
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey and Milan Momcilovic had 16 points apiece, and No. 6 Iowa State scored 24 straight points to break open an 86-65 victory over Arizona State on Saturday. The Sun Devils led 45-41 when the game turned early in the second half. Momcilovic and Jefferson hit consecutive 3s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wiggins’ career-high 31 powers Florida State over SMU, 91-78
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Chauncey Wiggins tallied a career-high 31 points and grabbed nine rebounds, Robert McCray V added 17 points, and Florida State cruised by SMU, 91-78 on Saturday. Wiggins shot 10 of 14 from the floor and 6 for 8 from deep for the Seminoles (17-14, 10-8 Atlantic Coast Conference), who close out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Tanner scores 25 to lead No. 24 Vanderbilt past No. 23 Tennessee 86-82
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Tanner scored 25 points to lead No. 24 Vanderbilt past No. 23 Tennessee 86-82 on Saturday. The Commodores (24-7, 11-7 in Southeastern Conference) led by double digits most of the game. The Volunteers (21-10, 11-7) cut their deficit to five points at 69-64 with a 3-pointer by Amari Evans with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Pretty tough’: Maple Leafs D Oliver Ekman-Larsson reflects on trade deadline stress
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
TORONTO — Oliver Ekman-Larsson was happy to wake up Saturday still a member of the Maple Leafs. The veteran, Stanley Cup-winning defenceman was held out of two games by the woefully underperforming club ahead of the NHL trade deadline for “roster management purposes” as Toronto fielded offers for a player with two seasons remaining on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts set to trade linebacker Zaire Franklin to Packers for Colby Wooden, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to trade Pro Bowl linebacker Zaire Franklin to the Green Bay Packers for defensive tackle Colby Wooden, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday. The person requested anonymity because the deal cannot be announced until next week. Franklin, a multi-year team captain, has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conwell scores 24, Wooley hits big 3 and Louisville holds off No. 22 Miami, 92-89
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Conwell scored 18 of his 24 points in the first half, Adrian Wooley hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 18.4 seconds remaining and Louisville wasted a 12-point lead before hanging on to beat No. 22 Miami 92-89 on Saturday. J’Vonne Hadley scored 16 for the Cardinals, while Wooley and Isaac ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pierre scores 18 to lift TCU past Cincinnati, 73-63
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jayden Pierre had 18 points, five rebounds and five assists, Liutauras Lelevicius added 14 points, and TCU took down Cincinnati 73-63 in a regular-season finale for both teams. David Punch scored 13 points, dished seven assists and grabbed three steals for the Horned Frogs (21-10, 11-7 Big 12). It was ... Read More »
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