March 9th, 2026

National Sports

Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele named NHL first star of the week

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was named NHL first star of the week Monday after recording eight points over a three-game stretch. Scheifele scored his 18th career overtime goal in a 3-2 comeback win over the Chicago Blackhawks last Tuesday. He had the game-winning goal in a 4-1 victory over the Tampa ... Read More »

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Cornerback Montaric Brown re-signs with the Jaguars on a 3-year, $33M contract

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Cornerback Montaric “Buster” Brown re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a three-year, $33 million contract Monday, sticking with the defense he knows instead of finding a new one in free agency. A seventh-round draft pick in 2022, Brown started 29 games over four years in Jacksonville and is coming off his ... Read More »

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Raiders agree to a 3-year, $30M contract to retain CB Eric Stokes, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract on Monday to retain cornerback Eric Stokes, a person with knowledge of deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been finalized. Stokes’ deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money. He ... Read More »

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Memphis fires women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons after 30-61 record in 3 seasons

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis fired women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons on Monday after the Tigers went 30-61 during her three seasons. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the decision Monday, saying this was the right time for a change. “We remain committed to building a program that competes at the highest level of our conference ... Read More »

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Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and Panthers agree on a $120 million, 4-year deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and the Carolina Panthers have agreed on a four-year, $120 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract can’t be finalized until the start of the new league year on ... Read More »

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Duke marks record 150th week at No. 1 in men’s AP Top 25, Arizona and Michigan next; Wisconsin, Louisville rejoin poll

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Duke marks record 150th week at No. 1 in men’s AP Top 25, Arizona and Michigan next; Wisconsin, Louisville rejoin poll. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Team Penske’s Phoenix sweep caps a historic IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheader weekend

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Josef Newgarden threw down the gauntlet shortly after winning the IndyCar opener of the “desert doubleheader” at Phoenix Raceway that paired Roger Penske’s open-wheel series with NASCAR for a first-ever twin billing at an oval track. His victory in IndyCar’s first race at Phoenix since 2018 set up Team Penske for ... Read More »

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Kerri Einarson’s curling team gears up for world championship in Calgary

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

Curling doesn’t stop in Canada. The women’s world championship opens Saturday in Calgary. On the heels of Matt Dunstone’s Manitoba team winning a national men’s championship in St. John’s, N.L., Kerri Einarson’s foursome out of Gimli, Man., will represent the host country in Alberta. Einarson is a two-time bronze medallist in world championships after finishing ... Read More »

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Colts reach 4-year, $116 million deal to keep WR Alec Pierce, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts and receiver Alec Pierce have agreed to a four-year, $116 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday. The person requested anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced. Pierce has been a key component in the Colts offense ... Read More »

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Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce nearing a deal for his 14th season, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce are nearing a deal to bring the four-time All-Pro tight end back for a 14th season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because a contract had yet to be finalized. ... Read More »

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Heat will receive a second-round pick from the Hornets related to the Terry Rozier trade

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat are receiving a second-round pick in this year’s draft from the Charlotte Hornets, which essentially becomes additional compensation related to the trade of Terry Rozier two years ago. The pick will be the more favorable of either Golden State’s or Denver’s second-round selections. The agreement, revealed Monday, was struck ... Read More »

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