National Sports
Heiden scores 16, Stuelke’s return helps send No. 9 Iowa past Illinois 64-58 in Big Ten tourney
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ava Heiden scored 16 points and Hannah Stuelke finished with 13 points and five rebounds despite playing with an injured right elbow, leading No. 9 Iowa past 10th-seeded Illinois 64-58 on Friday night and into the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. The Hawkeyes (25-5) have won seven straight and need two more wins ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blanchet leads in Puerto Rico as John Daly II stays in the mix
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — Chandler Blanchet did more than make his first cut of the year on the PGA Tour. His 5-under 67 on Friday gave him a four-shot lead in the Puerto Rico Open with a pair of teenager and John Daly’s son around for the weekend. Blanchet made birdies on all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stanley Cup chase is wide open and more takeaways from the NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
The NHL trade deadline showed that the race to succeed the Florida Panthers as Stanley Cup champions after they went back to back and fell short this season is wide open. The Colorado Avalanche are rightfully the betting favorites, 5-2 on BetMGM Sportsbook, since they have been atop the league since October. Reacquiring center Nazem ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berger handles the ‘U.S. Open in spring’ by building 5-shot lead at Bay Hill
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Berger loves playing in Florida in March. For most everyone else Friday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Bay Hill made it feel like a spring preview of the U.S. Open. Berger was on his game again in the most demanding conditions, leaning on a steady diet of fairways and greens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs deal McMann to Kraken, Laughton to Kings ahead of NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
TORONTO — The Maple Leafs are used to adding at the NHL trade deadline. This year’s edition was markedly different. And after Toronto general manager Brad Treliving met the media once the horn sounded, the path forward for a tortured Original Six franchise that’s enjoyed plenty of regular-season success most of the last decade remained ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ahead of F1’s 1st race, Red Bull welcomes 21-year-old Hadjar to the hot seat with Verstappen
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Isack Hadjar has no lack of confidence going into his debut season at Red Bull Racing, despite having arguably the most difficult ride in Formula 1. On the eve of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, the 21-year-old French driver said he expects to win a race in his first season with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flames bid farewell to Kadri in efforts to rebuild, contend
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
CALGARY — Rising across the street from the Scotiabank Saddledome is the partially built future home of the Calgary Flames. As construction continues ahead of the scheduled opening of Scotia Place in the fall of 2027, general manager Craig Conroy continued his reconstruction of the club’s roster on Friday, making three deals ahead of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings center Ryan Kelly announces his retirement after his concussion-shortened 10th NFL season
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly has retired after a concussion-marred final season in his 10-year NFL career, the team announced on Friday. Kelly played in only eight games in his lone season with the Vikings after he was part of the team’s push to invest heavily in an offensive line upgrade, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roberts scores 17, No. 12 Louisville women beat Syracuse in ACC Tournament quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Tajianna Roberts scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting, Mackenly Randolph had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 12 Louisville beat Syracuse 87-61 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament. Second-seeded Louisville (26-6) plays the winner between No. 3 seed North Carolina and sixth-seeded Virginia Tech in the semifinals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wild unite the Foligno brothers as loaded Western Conference teams stock up for the playoffs
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Nick Foligno enjoyed a big jump in the Central Division standings with his move from Chicago to Minnesota at the trade deadline. Even better? A family reunion. Finally, after 19 years in the NHL, Foligno is getting the chance to revisit a foundational piece of his childhood: playing with his younger brother. The Blackhawks sent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wales fall again but a gritty loss to Ireland fuels belief win is near
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
DUBLIN (AP) — Another game, another loss for Wales. But after restricting Ireland to a hard-fought, 10-point win in the Six Nations on Friday, Wales captain Dewi Lake was feeling upbeat. “The win is coming, I can feel it,” Lake said. Wales hasn’t won in the Six Nations for three years. The record losing streak ... Read More »
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