National Sports
Celtics star Jayson Tatum to start in his season debut against the Mavericks
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s belated birthday present to himself will be a return to the game that was abruptly taken away from him last season. Coach Joe Mazzulla said Tatum will start the Celtics’ home matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, marking his season debut almost 10 months after having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MiLaysia Fulwiley hopes to help LSU beat her former team, South Carolina, in SEC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A year ago, MiLaysia Fulwiley helped South Carolina win its third straight women’s Southeastern Conference Tournament title. On Saturday, the speedy, explosive point guard will try to do everything she can to prevent the Gamecocks from making it four in a row. Fulwiley transferred to rival LSU last year after the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens stand pat at deadline, GM could revisit ‘significant deal’ in off-season
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
ANAHEIM — The Montreal Canadiens didn’t make a move at the NHL trade deadline, but may have laid the groundwork for a major transaction this summer. General manager Kent Hughes said he worked the phones until the final minutes Friday on a “significant deal” that fell through but could be pursued again in the off-season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last-gasp deflected strike by Valverde gives Real Madrid 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid scored with a deflected shot in the 94th minute to win 2-1 at Celta Vigo on Friday and close the gap on La Liga leader Barcelona to one point. Madrid was seeking to avoid a run of three successive losses for the first time since 2018 and needed a massive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A somber day for the Capitals after trading longtime defenseman John Carlson to Anaheim
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — John Carlson’s picture was still on a banner hanging over a garage outside the Washington Capitals’ practice facility. Inside, emotions were fresh — hours after the team had traded the veteran defenseman. “It’s obviously a sad day,” Alex Ovechkin said. “Probably the toughest day in my career, I’m talking about personal-wise.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robertson and Salah shine as Liverpool hits back to beat Wolves and reach FA Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Andy Robertson scored for only the second time this season and set up Mohamed Salah for another goal as Liverpool beat Wolverhampton 3-1 on Friday to move into the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. Scotland captain Robertson rifled in a low shot from outside the penalty box 10 minutes into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Windsor Lancers players Talbot, Quayson, John advance to CFL’s national combine
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Liam Talbot earned a little payback at the CFL’s invitational combine. The Windsor Lancers running back was left off the combine’s initial invitation list before being added Jan. 1. The five-foot-11, 210-pound Talbot used the snub as motivation Friday in Waterloo, Ont., earning one of eight berths to the CFL’s national combine March 27-29 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leafs deal McMann to Kraken, Laughton to Kings ahead of NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
TORONTO — Bobby McMann is headed west. The struggling Toronto Maple Leafs dealt the winger to the Seattle Kraken for a second-round pick in the 2027 draft and a fourth-round pick in 2026 ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline. Veteran centre Scott Laughton, the other pending unrestricted free agent forward on the roster, is also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ireland scrapes past Wales in Dublin to stay in Six Nations title race
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland scraped past Wales 27-17 and stayed in the Six Nations title race on Friday for at least 24 hours. France can successfully retain the title by beating Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. While Ireland won its first-ever Friday home championship match with a four-try bonus point, Wales took most of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rebuilding Vancouver Canucks stockpile draft picks ahead of NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
VANCOUVER — Demolition has begun for the rebuilding Vancouver Canucks. The team dealt two more depth forwards for draft picks ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline on Friday, chipping further away at a roster in the midst of a major overhaul. “Our goal was to accumulate draft picks and potential players at 25 and younger,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Napoli beats Torino 2-1 to extend unbeaten home run and close gap on second-place AC Milan
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Napoli beat Torino 2-1 on Friday to close the gap on second-place AC Milan to one point and maintain its record as the only team still unbeaten at home in Serie A this season. Torino hasn’t beaten Napoli in the top tier since the 2008-09 season and it fell behind after ... Read More »
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