National Sports
Ryan Fox withdraws from The Players Championship with an illness
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Fox of New Zealand withdrew from The Players Championship on Thursday because of an illness about five hours before he was to start. Fox was replaced in the 123-man field by David Ford, who will be among the 15 players competing for the first time at the TPC ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!France debuting flanker Temo Matiu in Six Nations decider against England
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Bordeaux Bègles flanker Temo Matiu will make his test debut for title-chasing France in Saturday’s Six Nations showdown against England at the Stade de France. The 24-year-old Matiu comes in for Anthony Jelonch, who failed concussion protocols during the 50-40 defeat to Scotland last Saturday in Edinburgh. Matiu’s New-Zealand born father Legi ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sweden extends coach Graham Potter’s contract ahead of World Cup qualifying playoffs
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Graham Potter was initially hired to get Sweden to the 2026 World Cup and now the former Chelsea coach has also been entrusted with the next edition. The Swedish Football Federation gave Potter on Thursday a contract to 2030 — a vote of confidence while preparing for World Cup qualifying playoffs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Madrid comes down from Valverde’s Champions League hat trick to return to La Liga slog
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After Federico Valverde single-handedly got Real Madrid back in Champions League domination mode with his hat trick against Manchester City, the 15-time European Cup winner must take a brief dip back into La Liga this weekend. Valverde’s memorable three-goal first-half explosion on Wednesday fueled a 3-0 win over City and coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lens has transformed from surprise package to genuine title threat to PSG in Ligue 1
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — With nine rounds remaining in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain still has not managed to shake off Lens in the title race. Lens has gone from surprise frontrunner to genuine challenger and, with PSG not playing this weekend, coach Pierre Sage’s side can move two points ahead at the top with a win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Milan Cortina leaders defend actions after Ukraine’s pressure allegations at Paralympics
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Local organizers of the Milan Cortina Paralympics defended their actions after Ukraine’s Paralympic committee accused them and the International Paralympic Committee of subjecting Ukraine athletes and coaches to “systematic pressure.” The Milan Cortina organizing committee said on Thursday it reviewed the issues raised by Ukraine and explained its decisions. Ukraine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In The Rings: World Curling chief likes the idea of embedded technology in the sport
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
World Curling president Beau Welling’s sporting roots took hold on the golf course. He envisions a day when the Roaring Game follows the broadcast lead of its summer sport cousin. “Personally I like the idea of more embedded technology into either the stone itself or the scanning of stones,” Welling said. “The other benefit from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bracket Watch: Indiana’s chances dip after being ousted by Northwestern in the Big Ten Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Indiana’s transition to a football school might now be complete. The Hoosiers lost to lowly Northwestern on Wednesday in the Big Ten Tournament, and that may be enough to keep them out of the NCAA Tournament. Indiana was a bubble team to begin with before losing to the 15th-seeded team in its conference. The Indiana ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aston Villa has captain McGinn back to face Lille in Europa League last 16
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
LILLE, France (AP) — Aston Villa travelled to Lille to kick off the Europa League round of 16 on Thursday boosted by the return from injury of captain John McGinn. McGinn was absent for seven weeks since a knee injury in a Premier League loss to Everton in January. “It’s massive to have him back,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham’s Premier League position is damning and so are the numbers
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
Tottenham ‘s position in the Premier League is increasingly concerning. So are the numbers. Check out these stats: — Six straight losses in all competitions. That’s never happened in the club’s nearly 144-year history. — Eleven matches without a win in the Premier League. That’s a first at Tottenham, too. — Four losses in Igor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler quickly finds his form after call-up
By Canadian Press on March 12th, 2026
OTTAWA — Martin St. Louis may have tough decisions ahead. The Montreal Canadiens coach raised eyebrows when he announced Jacob Fowler would start Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 21-year-old was instrumental, however, in Montreal’s 3-2 victory with 32 saves. After his recall from the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket, Fowler was in Ottawa ahead ... Read More »
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