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Lens survives Lyon fightback to reach the French Cup semifinals on penalties
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LYON, France (AP) — Lens continued its impressive season by advancing to the semifinals of the French Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Lyon on Thursday. Lens is second in Ligue 1 — just four points behind Paris Saint-Germain — and survived a fightback by Lyon, having led 2-0 at halftime at Groupama Stadium ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tight end Jonnu Smith released by Steelers after disappointing 2025 season
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers released tight end Jonnu Smith on Thursday. Smith was acquired in a trade with Miami ahead of last season, but he couldn’t replicate the success he enjoyed in 2024 with the Dolphins. Smith had 38 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns for the Steelers while rushing nine times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gushue rides wave of hometown support to undefeated record in Brier pool play
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Spurred by a raucous hometown crowd, Brad Gushue’s curling team closed out pool play undefeated at Montana’s Brier with a 4-2 win over defending champion and reigning Olympic champion Brad Jacobs on Thursday. Gushue topped Pool A with an 8-0 record ahead of Jacobs at 7-1 in St. John’s, N.L. Gushue is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks agree to new 2-year deal with LB Drake Thomas, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and linebacker Drake Thomas have agreed to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Thomas was a restricted free agent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 South Carolina reloaded after injuries, departures; aims for 4th straight SEC tourney title
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Losing the reigning Southeastern Conference Tournament MVP to a season-ending knee injury just weeks before the opening game might be enough to break some women’s basketball teams. Then again, South Carolina isn’t just any program. Coach Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks have displayed remarkable resiliency — not to mention capable depth — rebounding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feted by President Donald Trump at the White House for MLS Cup title
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday for winning last year’s MLS Cup. Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps in December for the Major League Soccer title, and the Argentinian superstar was named the league’s MVP for the second consecutive season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco coach Walid Regragui quits just months before World Cup, Mohamed Ouahbi appointed successor
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco coach Walid Regragui has quit the team just months before it competes at the World Cup, he confirmed at a late-night press conference on Thursday. Regragui’s departure — less than 100 days before the United States, Canada and Mexico host the World Cup from June 11 to July 19 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At Phoenix, a rare reset for IndyCar’s field as Alex Palou stays the target
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The IndyCar season started exactly how it ended, with Alex Palou on top of the standings, and the rest of the field scratching their heads on how to catch the four-time series champion. “Every time I’m on the podium, second or third, he’s first. It’s pretty annoying,” McLaren driver Christian Lundgaard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NCAA appeals to Mississippi Supreme Court, seeking to bar Trinidad Chambliss from playing in 2026
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The NCAA has filed an appeal in the eligibility case of Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. In the appeal, filed Thursday with the Mississippi Supreme Court, the NCAA argues that Chambliss has “exhausted his eligibility” to play Division I football because he has already played four seasons in a five-year period, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco coach Walid Regragui quits just months before World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco coach Walid Regragui has quit the team just months before it competes at the World Cup, he confirmed at a late-night press conference on Thursday. Regragui’s departure — less than 100 days before the United States, Canada and Mexico host the World Cup from June 11 to July 19 — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardinals release LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, DL Bilal Nichols, freeing up salary cap space
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals released linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither and defensive lineman Bilal Nichols on Thursday, saving the team more than $10 million in salary cap room. The Cardinals are in the midst of a roster makeover under new coach Mike LaFleur, who was hired after the Cardinals fired Jonathan Gannon following a ... Read More »
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