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Estrella and Okpara lead No. 23 Tennessee to dominant 78-58 win over South Carolina
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — J.P. Estrella scored 22 points, Felix Okpara added 20 and No. 23 Tennessee rolled past South Carolina 78-59 on Tuesday night to stop a two-game skid. The Volunteers (21-9, 11-6 Southeastern Conference) were a force inside, even without injured starter and second-leading scorer Nate Ament, a 6-foot-10 freshman. Tennessee shook off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will leave Japan to take charge of the All Blacks
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was appointed as the All Blacks head coach Wednesday on a contract through the 2027 Rugby World Cup, succeeding Scott Robertson, who was abruptly fired in January. New Zealand Rugby chairman David Kirk said the 62-year-old New Zealander “is a world-class coach” with a strong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bettman tight-lipped on World Cup of Hockey bids
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
CALGARY — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was tight-lipped on Tuesday about potential bids to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Bettman, who was in Calgary to attend the Flames-Dallas Stars game in the evening, says he’s not going to encourage speculation about which cities are looking to host the international tournament. The World Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer fans in Toronto mark 100 days until the FIFA World Cup kickoff
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — Thousands of soccer fans in Toronto, donning their favourite team colours, gathered Tuesday to celebrate 100 days until the FIFA World Cup kicks off this summer. The event, organized by the City of Toronto at the Rebel nightclub, had live performances, food vendors representing different cultures, as well as appearances and autograph sessions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida leading scorer Thomas Haugh sits out home finale as a precaution
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida forward Thomas Haugh, the team’s leading scorer and in contention for Southeastern Conference player of the year honors, sat out Tuesday’s home finale against Mississippi State as a precaution. Haugh leads the fifth-ranked Gators with 17.1 points and ranks third on the team with 6.0 rebounds. He injured an ankle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL commissioner Bettman says criticism of U.S. men’s team at Olympics ‘unfortunate’
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
CALGARY — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman declined an opportunity Tuesday to weigh in on the political aspect of the U.S. hockey celebration at the Milan Cortina Olympics, but did say he thought what was portrayed “was unfortunate and not accurate.” “I know for a fact that the men’s team had no intention of doing anything ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. shows offensive muscle in 15-1 win over Giants in exhibition before World Baseball Classic
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The United States wasted little time showing how potent its roster could be at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The Americans needed just three batters to take a 2-0 lead in the first inning of their exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday after Bobby Witt Jr. singled, Bryce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dave Rennie hired as the All Blacks’ new head coach
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was appointed as the All Blacks head coach Wednesday on a contract through the 2027 Rugby World Cup, succeeding Scott Robertson, who was abruptly fired in January. New Zealand Rugby chairman David Kirk said the 62-year-old New Zealander “is a world-class coach” with a strong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bettman quiet on potential World Cup bids from Alberta, but suggests there’s interest
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
CALGARY — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was hesitant to lay out details about potential bids to host the World Cup of Hockey in Alberta, but suggested Tuesday that there was interest. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced last year the World Cup of Hockey would return for a fourth time in February 2028. Not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strasbourg beats Reims 2-1 to advance in the French Cup
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Strasbourg advanced to the semifinals of the French Cup with a 2-1 win over Reims on Tuesday. In an eventful finish at Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg converted two penalties in the space of four minutes and then conceded in stoppage time as Reims fought back. Joaquin Panichelli’s spot kick broke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salah scores but Liverpool stunned by last-place Wolves 2-1 in Premier League
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
Last-place Wolverhampton stunned Premier League champion Liverpool with a 2-1 win at Molineux Stadium on Tuesday. Brazilian midfielder Andre struck a deflected winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time to deliver a blow to Liverpool’s hopes of securing Champions League soccer next season. It sent Wolves fans wild in a thrilling finish to the ... Read More »
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