National Sports
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games by NHL for slashing Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin was suspended for five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin on the head, a punishment that will cost the Penguins forward nearly $160,000, the NHL announced Friday night. Malkin was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking, a major penalty for slashing and a game misconduct 35 seconds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxx Crosby heading to Ravens, who send 2 first-round draft picks to Raiders, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is heading to the Baltimore Ravens, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Friday night. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until the NFL’s new year starts next week. The Las Vegas Raiders will receive two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s return to court marked by cheers — and plenty of rust
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s belated birthday present to himself was a return to the game that was abruptly taken away from him last season. His homecoming at TD Garden on Friday night, a 120-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks marked his season debut almost 10 months after having surgery to repair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant, Harris help No. 16 North Carolina women beat Virginia Tech in ACC quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Lanie Grant scored a career-high 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting, Nyla Harris had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded and No. 16 North Carolina beat No. 6 seed Virginia Tech 85-68 in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament on Friday night. North Carolina (26-6) plays No. 12 and second-seeded Louisville ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baltimore Ravens agree to acquire pass rusher Maxx Crosby from Las Vegas Raiders for 2 first-round picks, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens agree to acquire pass rusher Maxx Crosby from Las Vegas Raiders for 2 first-round picks, AP sources say. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayson Tatum scores 15 points in return from Achilles surgery, Celtics beat Mavericks 120-100
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 24 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night in Jayson Tatum’s first game in almost 10 months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon. Tatum had 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a rust-filled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph defends decision to walk on court to argue call, resulting in ejection
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph defended her decision to walk on to the court and argue a call with an official, leading to her ejection in the fourth quarter of her team’s 89-78 loss to No. 24 Mississippi on Friday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. Ralph walked to the middle of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Gushue, Brad Jacobs stay in Brier contention with playoff wins
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador and reigning Olympic champion Brad Jacobs kept their chances for a Canadian men’s curling championship alive with playoff victories on Friday night. Both teams recovered from earlier playoff losses Friday at the Montana’s Brier. The two teams will meet Saturday with the victor advancing to Sunday’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Iran war and boycott
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
VERONA, Italy (AP) — The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics opened Friday amid the tensions of intensifying war in the Middle East and with some countries boycotting the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag to the global sports stage. The Russian flag made its return during the nations’ parade, marking the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shaw hits 5 3s, scores 19 as No. 15 West Virginia women beat Arizona State in Big 12 quarters
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Sydney Shaw hit five 3-pointers and finished with 19 points, Gia Cooke scored 16, and second-seeded West Virginia beat No. 10 seed Arizona State 67-54 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament. No. 15 West Virginia (25-6) plays Saturday in the semifinals against the winner between No. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians Mboko, Auger-Aliassime advance at Indian Wells tennis tournament
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
INDIAN WELLS — Canada’s Victoria Mboko is on to the third round of the Indian Wells tournament. The 19-year-old from Toronto defeated Australia’s Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Friday in second-round women’s singles tennis action. Mboko had seven aces to five double faults and broke on five of her seven chances. The 10th-seeded Mboko ... Read More »
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