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Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent, the club said Wednesday. Fletcher, 18, was shown a red card by the referee during a reserve match against Barnsley on Oct. 21. According to details of the incident published by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNC has 40 years of history in its Smith Center home. Deciding what’s next is proving complicated
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina had just completed its first-ever 18-0 season at its longtime home, and Seth Trimble wrapped up his on-court senior night speech by pointing to a simmering debate that will linger into the offseason. “I really, really hope to see the Dean Smith Center here for a long, long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United’s Harry Maguire gets suspended sentence over 2020 nightclub incident in Greece
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been given a 15-month suspended sentence over a nightclub scuffle on the Greek island of Mykonos in August 2020. Maguire originally was handed a 21-month suspended sentence shortly after the incident, but he appealed the ruling, which triggered a new trial at a court on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Braves manager says he’s disappointed about Profar but the suspension creates opportunity for others
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said Wednesday he was disappointed but determined to keep a positive outlook after Jurickson Profar’s suspension for the 2026 season. Profar was suspended by Major League Baseball on Tuesday following his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. Profar, an outfielder and designated hitter, was expected to be a regular, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle has double-double, Kimpson scores 7 in OT and Miami women beat Stanford in ACC Tournament 83-76
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Ra Shaya Kyle had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Amarachi Kimpson scored seven of her 20 points in overtime and 12th-seeded Miami survived a fourth-quarter collapse to beat 13th-seed Stanford 83-76 in the opener of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday. Gal Raviv also scored 20 points for the Hurricanes (17-13), who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks trade defenceman Tyler Myers to Dallas Stars
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have dealt veteran defenceman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The Canucks receive a second-round pick in the 2027 draft and a fourth-round selection in 2029. Vancouver will retain half of Myers’ US$3-million cap hit through next season. Myers, 36, was held out of Vancouver’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 17 Kentucky women begin the SEC Tournament with a 94-64 victory over Arkansas
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Clara Strack had 20 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks, Amelia Hassett scored 18 points and made six 3-pointers, and No. 17 Kentucky started the second half on an 18-2 run to help beat Arkansas 94-64 on Wednesday in an SEC Tournament opener. It was the largest margin of victory in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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