National Sports
The victory lap for America’s Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — It took until noon on Saturday, less than 12 hours before showtime, for the script to arrive. The opening monologue for “Saturday Night Live,” of all things, was about to become a turning point in a national celebration that had somehow gone sideways in the week after the U.S. won Olympic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allen’s record-breaking century earns New Zealand big win over South Africa in T20 World Cup semis
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
KOLKATA, India (AP) — New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed the fastest-ever century in a T20 World Cup game to help the Kiwis defeat favorite South Africa by nine wickets in the first semifinal on Wednesday. Allen’s blistering unbeaten 100 off 33 balls featured 10 fours and eight sixes and propelled New Zealand to 173-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thuler gives Kobe 1-0 win over Seoul in AFC Champions League round of 16
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
Brazilian defender Matheus Thuler headed in the only goal as Vissel Kobe of Japan defeated FC Seoul of South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite’s round of 16. Leonardo Ruiz had a chance to equalize for Seoul but missed a penalty in the second half. “I’m a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacobs and Gushue post morning victories to secure playoff berths at Montana’s Brier
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue and Canada’s Brad Jacobs posted victories Wednesday morning to secure playoff spots at the Montana’s Brier. Gushue walloped Prince Edward Island’s Tyler Smith 12-3 and Jacobs rolled to a 10-4 win over Nova Scotia’s Kendal Thompson. Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador share the Pool A lead at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clemson hires former Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is moving into the same role at the college ranks with Clemson. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced Bisaccia as his new special teams coordinator Wednesday after the hire was finalized by the Board of Trustees’ compensation committee. This isn’t Bisaccia’s first stint ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woodbine Entertainment, New York Racing Association Inc. stage Empire Trillium Series
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
TORONTO — Woodbine Racetrack will stage six races in 2027 as part of the new Empire Trillium Series. Woodbine Entertaining and the New York Racing Association, Inc., unveiled the $3.2 million, 14-race program that will be restricted to hoses foaled in New York and Canada. Racing will begin at Belmont Park with eight stakes starting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Paralympics 50th anniversary: Chinese dominance expected amid boycotts over Russian flag
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The Winter Paralympics come to Milan Cortina to celebrate their 50th anniversary, with China looking to extend its dominance as a Paralympic powerhouse and Ukraine and other nations boycotting the opening ceremony over the return of the Russian flag and anthem. The Games will officially kick off on Friday amid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thompson honored for Olympic gold-medal win, then scores in Sabres’ 3-2 victory over Golden Knights
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson scored after being honored for helping the U.S. win an Olympic gold medal in hockey, and the Buffalo Sabres won their fourth straight game by beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Tuesday night. Owen Power and Jason Zucker also scored for the surging Sabres. Buffalo improved to 25-5-2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter Miami signs multiyear naming-rights deal with Nu for new stadium
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Inter Miami has signed a deal with Brazilian financial services company Nu, which will have the naming rights for the team’s new stadium near Miami International Airport. Nu Stadium, a 26,700-seat facility that remains under construction, is scheduled to play host to its first match on April 4. Terms of the deal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Status of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in doubt less than 2 weeks before start in Morocco
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
CAIRO (AP) — Doubts over Morocco’s willingness to host the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in less than two weeks have prompted the Confederation of African Football to say it will clarify the matter in the coming days. “There has been several discussions for weeks. The matter is receiving urgent and high level attention,” CAF’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand wins toss, elects to field against South Africa in Twenty20 World Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
KOLKATA, India (AP) — New Zealand won the toss Wednesday and elected to field against 2024 runner-up South Africa in the first of the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals. South Africa is on seven-match winning streak in this tournament, including a group-stage victory over New Zealand. The New Zealanders, T20 World Cup finalists in 2021, had ... Read More »
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