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Leeds condemns booing of Ramadan break and urges Elland Road fans to show respect
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
LEEDS, England (AP) — Premier League club Leeds said the booing at Elland Road last weekend when its game against Manchester City was paused to let players observing Ramadan break their fasts was “disappointing and unexpected.” In a message to fans Friday, the club said it expects a better reaction Sunday during the FA Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, QBs Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins are among the top NFL free agents
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks found their starting quarterback in free agency last year, landing Sam Darnold. The New England Patriots went from worst to first in the AFC East after signing several key veterans who helped them reach the Super Bowl. Winning free agency doesn’t always translate into success on the field. Plenty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota Wild acquire Chicago captain Nick Foligno from Blackhawks
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Nick Foligno is set to play alongside a familiar face. Minnesota acquired the Chicago Blackhawks captain — and older brother of Wild winger Marcus Foligno — for future considerations ahead of the NHL’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline Friday. The 38-year-old has three goals and eight assists in 37 games this season, and is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!S Kam Curl is returning to the Los Angeles Rams with a 3-year, $36 million deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Safety Kam Curl is re-signing with the Los Angeles Rams on a three-year, $36 million deal, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Rams hadn’t announced their new contract with Curl, a key component of their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minnesota Wild active on NHL trade deadline day by getting Nick Foligno and Bobby Brink
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Nick Foligno is joining his brother Marcus with the Minnesota Wild, who started off NHL trade deadline day by making two moves they hope will finally deliver some playoff success. Minnesota is acquiring Foligno from the Chicago Blackhawks ahead of the deadline Friday. The trade confirmed by Chicago coach Jeff Blashill is expected to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican president visits Jalisco to ease concerns over violence ahead of FIFA World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum visited the western state of Jalisco on Friday to address growing security concerns ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup following a wave of violence in the region. The violence was triggered by the killing of the most powerful drug lord in Mexico — Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said. Officers conducted a traffic stop in Scottsdale at roughly 1 a.m. and after an investigation, Brooks was arrested. He was taken to jail and released following the booking process around 3:30 a.m. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Sharks sign goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to a 2-year, $6 million contract extension
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks signed goalie Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $6 million contract extension before the trade deadline on Friday. The 30-year-old Nedeljkovic was a pending free agent and could have been dealt away but now will remain in San Jose to team with Yaroslav Askarov in net for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plenty of hockey talent still available with hours to go before the NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
With the likes of Vincent Trocheck, Justin Faulk and maybe even Robert Thomas still on the market, NHL trade deadline day has arrived with general managers having one last chance to beef up their lineups. As Friday began, sellers appeared to be in control, with prices high and leaving playoff-contending buyers weighing a range of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Like Leicester and Bodø/Glimt, Swiss soccer club Thun set to be historic league champion
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
GENEVA (AP) — Like Leicester’s Premier League title in 2016 and Bodø/Glimt’s stunning rise in Norway since 2020, Swiss soccer looks set to get its own surprise champion. Thun has never won the top-tier league in the club’s 128-year history yet this season has turned the standings into a procession — even as a newly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Saskatchewan Roughriders say they’ve received ‘strong response’ to tailgating lottery
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders say fans have taken them up on pre-game drinking and barbecuing in the parking lot outside Mosaic Stadium. The club says many have entered the lottery to win tailgating passes for the upcoming season. It says the passes are to cost $500, and they were only made available to season ... Read More »
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