National Sports
Canadiens’ St. Louis faces tough lineup decisions as Gallagher’s minutes dwindle
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
BROSSARD — Martin St. Louis has already shown he’s ready to make tough calls. The Montreal Canadiens coach made a bold move earlier this week by starting rookie goalie Jacob Fowler and sitting Sam Montembeault. As the team pushes toward a second consecutive playoff berth, scratching his longest-serving player could be next. Brendan Gallagher practised ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The ‘Spieth experience’ is entertaining to fans and frustrating for him at The Players
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Spieth was coming off four straight birdies Friday at The Players Championship when he turned to thousands of fans along for the ride and asked them a question that summed up why he rarely lacks for entertainment. “Did anyone see where that went?” he said. His hard draw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys agree to terms with CB Cobie Durant, who had NFL-best 3 interceptions in 2025 playoffs
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms Friday with cornerback Cobie Durant, who had an NFL-best three interceptions during the playoffs for the Los Angeles Rams last season. Durant is the fifth defensive player the Cowboys have added in free agency or through trades. He had three of his seven career regular-season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kerri Einarson returns to Calgary with sights set on women’s world curling gold
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
CALGARY — Kerri Einarson’s curling team commences its bid for a women’s world title Saturday in an arena where the skip has felt both joy and pain. Einarson, vice Val Sweeting, second Shannon Birchard, lead Karlee Burgess and alternate Krysten Karwacki open the 13-country BKT Women’s World Curling Championship against Sweden at Calgary’s Markin MacPhail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trey Hendrickson is ready for a fresh start after leaving Cincinnati for a division rival
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals — and even if he hadn’t been in the same division, he’d have been well aware of the talent Baltimore possessed. “I’ve seen a lot of purple at the Pro Bowls over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Varsho homers twice, drives in five as Blue Jays defeat Twins 6-1
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
DUNEDIN — Daulton Varsho hit two homers and drove in five runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 in spring training action Friday. Varsho hit a two-run homer off Twins starter Mick Abel in the first inning and a three-run shot off Zak Kent in the fifth. The centre fielder has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trade bet unravels as the Titans move on from L’Jarius Sneed after two seasons
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans released cornerback L’Jarius Sneed on Friday after two disappointing seasons in a move that frees up more salary cap space for a franchise that has been investing heavily in free agents in the new NFL year. Sneed played only 12 games combined in 2024 and 2025 without a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From rubble to mountain: Banker who lost leg in 2010 earthquake is Haiti’s first Winter Paralympian
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — A man who lost his left leg after being trapped for eight hours in the 2010 earthquake in Haiti made his nation proud on Friday. Ralf Etienne became Haiti’s first ever Winter Paralympian when he competed in the giant slalom standing race at the Milan Cortina Games. “So, ‘Haiti has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cadeau and McKenney deliver as No. 3 Michigan advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Michigan coach Dusty May leaned on Elliot Cadeau in the final minutes, and freshman Trey McKenney also stepped up at times. It’s a group effort for the Wolverines when it comes to replacing L.J. Cason. Cadeau and McKenney helped No. 3 Michigan hold off Ohio State for a 71-67 victory in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Wilkie wins biathlon gold, wheelchair curling and Para hockey teams win
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
LAGO — Canadian nordic ski star Natalie Wilkie earned her second gold and fourth medal of the Milan Cortina Paralympics with a win in the women’s biathlon standing sprint pursuit on Friday. The Salmon Arm, B.C., native finished with a time of 12 minutes 18.0 seconds. Ukraine’s Iryna Bui (12:35.7) and Oleksandra Kononova (12:49.0) grabbed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College Basketball Invitational cancels tournament after only 11 teams accepted bids in 2025
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
The 2026 College Basketball Invitational has been canceled, leaving the College Basketball Crown as the only men’s postseason tournament besides the NCAA and NIT. “Due to circumstances beyond our control, the CBI will not be held this year,” the CBI announced in a social media post Thursday. “We will see you next year!” Messages seeking ... Read More »
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