National Sports
Canadian remake of ’80s classic ‘Youngblood’ aims to rewrite hockey’s dated playbook
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
TORONTO — During the 2020 world junior hockey championship, as teen phenoms tore up the ice, Ashton James was on his couch feeling exposed. He had just begun training to star in a Black-led Canadian remake of the 1986 cult hockey drama “Youngblood,” and every highlight reel only magnified how far he still had to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E.J. Harnden soaks in last Brier hurrah with brother Ryan
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — The Harnden brothers expect there will be tears, whenever it ends. E.J. Harnden’s impending retirement makes the 2026 Montana’s Brier the last of 14 he’s played with younger brother Ryan. “I’m trying really hard to just stay in the moment for myself, but there’ll be a lot of tears when it all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harry Kane out of Bayern’s next game with a calf injury in a blow to record chase
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
MUNICH (AP) — Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich’s game against Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday with a calf injury in a blow to his hopes of breaking the Bundesliga record for most goals in a season. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said on Thursday the problem wasn’t serious but means Kane will play no part in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tunisia cleared by FIFA to pick Rani Khedira, brother of former Germany star Sami, for World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia has been cleared by FIFA to select Rani Khedira, a former Germany youth international and brother of Sami Khedira, for the World Cup in North America. The 32-year-old Union Berlin midfielder is the younger brother of Sami Khedira, who played on Germany’s 2014 World Cup-winning team. They are eligible for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs. Spain game known as Finalissima this month even as the emirate is targeted by Iranian missiles in the widening Middle East war started by Israel and the United States. “At present, there are no alternative venues being considered,” UEFA said on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aston Martin’s car risks giving drivers ‘nerve damage’ and is unlikely to finish F1 season-opener
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aston Martin has predicted it is unlikely to finish Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday without its drivers risking permanent nerve damage. Adrian Newey, the F1 car design great who’s heading into his first race as Aston Martin’s team principal, said Thursday the team’s Honda power unit causes vibrations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From silence to song: Iran women’s anthem shift in Australia at the Women’s Asian Cup
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iran women’s team sang and saluted as its national anthem played ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup contest against Australia on Thursday, a contrast to the silence before its opening game. The silence during the anthem before Monday’s loss to South Korea was variously reported as an act of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Formula 1: Ahead of the Australian GP, Max Verstappen says technical changes are complicated
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has again taken aim at F1’s new technical regulations ahead of the new season, calling them “pretty complicated” and that “it’s a bit late” for last-minute rule tweaks. F1 heads into a new era this year starting Sunday at the Australian Grand Prix, with unprecedented changes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aston Martin says its car risks giving drivers ‘nerve damage’ and can’t finish F1 season-opener
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Aston Martin has predicted it is unlikely to finish Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday without its drivers risking suffering permanent nerve damage. Adrian Newey, the F1 car design great who’s heading into his first race as Aston Martin’s team principal, said Thursday the team’s Honda power unit causes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Diallo, Shapovalov advance at Indian Wells; Andreescu out in first round
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
INDIAN WELLS — Canada’s Gabriel Diallo picked up his first win in nearly two months on the ATP Tour, defeating Italy’s Mattia Bellucci in the first round of the Indian Wells tennis tournament. The 24-year-old from Montreal, ranked No. 38 in the world, beat the 94th-ranked Bellucci 7-6 (5), 6-4 in men’s singles action Wednesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leonard scores 29 as the Clippers beat the Pacers 130-107 for a third straight win
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin scored 23 on 8-for-11-shooting, and the Los Angeles Clippers won their third in a row, 130-107 over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Brook Lopez had 17 points for the Clippers while Darius Garland had 12 in his first home game since being acquired ... Read More »
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