National Sports
Women’s soccer investor Michele Kang wins Olympic award for promoting gender equality
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Women’s soccer club owner Michele Kang won a gender equality award from the International Olympic Committee on Monday. Kang, who owns French powerhouse OL Lyonnes, Washington Spirit in the United States and London City Lionesses in England, was named the European regional winner in the IOC’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele named NHL first star of the week
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording eight points over a three-game stretch. Scheifele scored his 18th career overtime goal in a 3-2 comeback win over the Chicago Blackhawks last Tuesday. He had the game-winning goal in a 4-1 victory over the Tampa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cornerback Montaric Brown re-signs with the Jaguars on a 3-year, $33M contract
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Cornerback Montaric “Buster” Brown re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a three-year, $33 million contract Monday, sticking with the defense he knows instead of finding a new one in free agency. A seventh-round draft pick in 2022, Brown started 29 games over four years in Jacksonville and is coming off his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders agree to a 3-year, $30M contract to retain CB Eric Stokes, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract on Monday to retain cornerback Eric Stokes, a person with knowledge of deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been finalized. Stokes’ deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memphis fires women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons after 30-61 record in 3 seasons
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis fired women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons on Monday after the Tigers went 30-61 during her three seasons. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the decision Monday, saying this was the right time for a change. “We remain committed to building a program that competes at the highest level of our conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and Panthers agree on a $120 million, 4-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and the Carolina Panthers have agreed on a four-year, $120 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract can’t be finalized until the start of the new league year on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duke marks record 150th week at No. 1 in men’s AP Top 25, Arizona and Michigan next; Wisconsin, Louisville rejoin poll
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Duke marks record 150th week at No. 1 in men’s AP Top 25, Arizona and Michigan next; Wisconsin, Louisville rejoin poll. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Team Penske’s Phoenix sweep caps a historic IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheader weekend
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Josef Newgarden threw down the gauntlet shortly after winning the IndyCar opener of the “desert doubleheader” at Phoenix Raceway that paired Roger Penske’s open-wheel series with NASCAR for a first-ever twin billing at an oval track. His victory in IndyCar’s first race at Phoenix since 2018 set up Team Penske for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kerri Einarson’s curling team gears up for world championship in Calgary
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Curling doesn’t stop in Canada. The women’s world championship opens Saturday in Calgary. On the heels of Matt Dunstone’s Manitoba team winning a national men’s championship in St. John’s, N.L., Kerri Einarson’s foursome out of Gimli, Man., will represent the host country in Alberta. Einarson is a two-time bronze medallist in world championships after finishing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts reach 4-year, $116 million deal to keep WR Alec Pierce, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts and receiver Alec Pierce have agreed to a four-year, $116 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday. The person requested anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced. Pierce has been a key component in the Colts offense ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce nearing a deal for his 14th season, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce are nearing a deal to bring the four-time All-Pro tight end back for a 14th season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because a contract had yet to be finalized. ... Read More »
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