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No More Foundation launches antiviolence campaign with Brazil ahead of the Women’s World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
The No More Foundation has partnered with Brazil to launch an initiative surrounding the 2027 Women’s World Cup that calls attention to violence against women and girls. The New York-based No More Foundation, which works to end domestic and sexual violence globally, says about 37% of Brazilian women over the age of 16 have experienced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe out at least 1 game with bruised back
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday’s game against Utah with a low back bruise suffered by the 76ers’ star rookie a night earlier on a hard fall. The Sixers said Edgecombe would be evaluated again ahead of Saturday’s game at Atlanta. Edgecombe was fouled by San Antonio’s Carter Bryant on a 3-point attempt ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Running back Chris Brooks agrees to terms with Packers
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Running back Chris Brooks has agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million contract to stay with the Green Bay Packers, according to his agency. One West Sports Group issued an X post Wednesday announcing Brooks’ deal. Brooks was set to become a restricted free agent if he hadn’t agreed to a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams, Chiefs working on trade sending CB Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams are working on a trade to send star cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles in exchange for several draft picks, two people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the terms ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maple Leafs defenceman Tanev out for season after core muscle surgery
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out for the rest of the season, the NHL team announced Wednesday. The Leafs said the veteran underwent successful core muscle surgery in New York City. Tanev, 36, only suited up for 11 games in what has been a season riddled by injuries. The six-foot-three, 200-pound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks trade defenceman Tyler Myers to Dallas Stars: reports
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have dealt veteran defenceman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars, according to multiple reports. TSN reported Wednesday that the deal will see the Canucks receive a second-round pick in the 2027 draft and a fourth-round selection in 2029. Vancouver will reportedly retain half of Myers’ US$3-million cap hit through next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Golden Era: Todd Golden reaches 100 wins faster than any coach in Florida history
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Todd Golden was an afterthought in coach of the year conversations a month ago. Now, maybe he should be considered a frontrunner. Golden became the fastest coach in program history to reach 100 wins, accomplishing the feat in 139 games and smashing the previous record (154) set by Billy Donovan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rubble and cranes at Azteca as workers race for March 28 reopening ahead of World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Three giant cranes stand a few meters from the main entrance of Azteca Stadium. Around them, construction vehicles move rubble generated by hundreds of workers racing to get the stadium ready for its reopening ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The iconic venue will become the first to host three World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Iran war because players cannot get visas for the playoff tournament in Mexico and the team’s coach is stranded in the United Arab Emirates. “Because of airspace closures, our head coach, Graham Arnold, is unable to leave the United Arab ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Cardinals will face the Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will take on the Carolina Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game on Aug. 6 as part of enshrinement week. The Hall announced the matchup on Wednesday between two of the teams that have former stars set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The victory lap for America’s Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — It took until noon on Saturday, less than 12 hours before showtime, for the script to arrive. The opening monologue for “Saturday Night Live,” of all things, was about to become a turning point in a national celebration that had somehow gone sideways in the week after the U.S. won Olympic ... Read More »
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