National Sports
Shohei Ohtani’s batting practice is a show of its own at the Tokyo Dome
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
TOKYO (AP) — This is the Shohei Ohtani effect. Lia Chan and her husband How and other family members flew in from Singapore — about a seven-hour flight to Tokyo — just to watch Ohtani play in the World Baseball Classic. “And baseball is not even popular in Singapore,” said Lia, who was seated a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter Paralympics: Milan Cortina Games to open amid war in Middle East, boycott over Russian flag
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
VERONA, Italy (AP) — The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics will officially open later Friday amid the tensions of war in the Middle East and with some countries intending to boycott the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag to the global sports stage. Ukraine is leading the list of countries not attending ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!China, North Korea advance to the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals after 2nd straight wins
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Defending champions China and three-time winners North Korea are through to the Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals after their second consecutive wins in group matches Friday. Midfielder Myong Yu Jong scored her fourth goal of the Women’s Asian Cup to lead North Korea to a 5-0 win. Later China beat Uzbekistan 3-0 on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets send defencemen Schenn and Stanley to Buffalo Sabres
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The final horn on Thursday didn’t just cement a 4-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning – it closed the Winnipeg Jets’ final on-ice audition. With Friday’s NHL trade deadline looming, the players have put in their final pitch to general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. Now, the fate of the roster is entirely out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zion Williamson scores 23 as the Pelicans beat the Kings 133-123
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zion Williamson had 23 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Trey Murphy III added 21 points and the New Orelans Pelicans beat the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings 133-123 on Thursday night. Saddiq Bey shot 6 for 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for 20 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James breaks the NBA career field goals record in the Lakers’ 120-113 loss to the Nuggets
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for career field goals in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-113 loss to Denver on Thursday night, with the Nuggets getting 28 points each from All-Stars Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. James injured his left elbow on a layup that pulled Los Angeles to 110-106 with four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets start NHL trade deadline day by acquiring Conor Garland from the Canucks
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets started NHL trade deadline day with a bang by acquiring winger Conor Garland from Vancouver. Just after midnight Friday, they sent a third-round pick in the draft this year and a 2028 second-rounder to the Canucks for the soon-to-be 30-year-old who drew interest from multiple Eastern Conference contenders. “Conor is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia beats the Czech Republic 5-1 to stay undefeated in the World Baseball Classic
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
Australia defeated the Czech Republic 5-1 on Friday behind a three-run homer from Chicago White Sox infielder Curtis Mead to remain unbeaten in Pool C in the World Baseball Classic. Australia is lining up among the favorites from Tokyo to reach the quarterfinals along with home team Japan. Japan is the defending champion and many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks deal winger Garland to Columbus Blue Jackets for draft picks
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have dealt winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline on Friday. The team announced late Thursday that they’ll receive a second-round pick in the 2028 draft and a third-round selection this year in exchange for the 29-year-old forward. Garland has seven goals and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panarin leads LA Kings past Islanders 5-3 for their 1st victory under interim coach D.J. Smith
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored his first goal in a Kings uniform, and Los Angeles beat the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday night for the club’s first victory under interim head coach D.J. Smith. Panarin, Mikey Anderson and Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist apiece for the Kings, and Darcy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets beat Tampa Bay Lightning on eve of NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The final horn on Thursday didn’t just cement a 4-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning – it closed the Winnipeg Jets’ final on-ice audition. With Friday’s NHL trade deadline looming, the players have put in their final pitch to general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. Now, the fate of the roster is entirely out ... Read More »
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