National Sports
Alberta’s Koe joins playoff teams, Manitoba’s Calvert keeps race interesting at Brier
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Kevin Koe secured a playoff spot at the Brier while Braden Calvert injected intrigue into the race for other berths Wednesday. Koe’s Alberta foursome won a sixth straight game to top Pool B and secure entry into Friday’s playoff round in St. John’s, N.L. Four-time Brier champion Koe returns to the playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers release Mekhi Becton and Will Dissly ahead of the new league year
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly on Wednesday, a week before the NFL’s new league year begins. The team also waived tackle Savion Washington. Becton started 15 of 16 games after signing with the Bolts last offseason. His departure leaves the Bolts in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lazio and Atalanta draw 2-2 in 1st leg of Italian Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ROME (AP) — Lazio and Atalanta traded four second-half goals in a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Italian Cup semifinals Wednesday. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru took advantage of a through pass from former Atalanta midfielder Daniel Maldini to put Lazio ahead two minutes after the break. Mario Pasalic equalized four minutes later for Atalanta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dahmen loses a full PGA Tour card and works his way into a $20M event at Bay Hill
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Joel Dahmen was down to his last chance to keep his full PGA Tour card at the final tournament of the year. He missed the cut, headed home to Arizona to be with his newborn son and had a month to ponder a future that didn’t look terribly bright. To be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots tell 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs he’ll be released next week, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
The New England Patriots have informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he’ll be released when the new league year begins next week, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team hasn’t announced its intention. Diggs posted a goodbye on social media, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalkeeper hospitalized after firecracker explodes near him in German soccer game
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ESSEN, Germany (AP) — A goalkeeper was taken to the hospital and a German soccer game was suspended for around 40 minutes after a firecracker thrown from the stands exploded near him, his team said Wednesday. Felix Wienand was playing for Rot-Weiss Essen against Waldhof Mannheim in the German third division when the firecracker exploded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young players impress as Leverkusen gets a much-needed win at Hamburg in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Two of Bayer Leverkusen’s young players combined for a breakthrough goal to beat Hamburger SV 1-0 in the Bundesliga on Wednesday and boost the team’s fading challenge for Champions League qualification. Leverkusen was having a frustrating game, with a goal ruled out for handball and a penalty decision overturned on video ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Capitals sign Ethen Frank to a 2-year, $4 million contract extension
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals have signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million contract extension. The team announced the move Wednesday. The 28-year-old Frank has provided good depth scoring this season with 11 goals and 12 assists in 52 games. He is tied for seventh in the NHL in goals among players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89. Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family. Spokeswoman Katy Lonergan said a cause of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four in double figures as BYU women hold off Houston 76-66 for 1st Big 12 Tournament win
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Olivia Hamlin scored 16 points, Delaney Gibb and Lara Rohkohl each had 15, and Sydney Benally added 14 as BYU beat Houston 76-66 in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday. After winning its first Big 12 Tournament game in its third season as a conference member, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arsenal beats Brighton to move 7 points ahead in title race after Man City draws with Forest
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal moved seven points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after scraping a 1-0 win at Brighton while its title rival drew 2-2 at home to struggling Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. City almost won it eight minutes into stoppage time when substitute Savinho had a shot cleared ... Read More »
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