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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor at German soccer game to disrupt video review

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

MUENSTER, Germany (AP) — A masked fan has unplugged the referee’s video review monitor at a German soccer game while the referee was deciding on a penalty, in an apparent protest against VAR technology. The unidentified fan came out of the stands and unplugged the monitor which referee Felix Bickel was trying to use to ... Read More »

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France rugby player Jégou cited for alleged eye gouging during Six Nations

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

DUBLIN (AP) — France flanker Oscar Jégou has been cited for alleged eye gouging during his team’s Six Nations rugby loss to Scotland. TV footage appeared to show Jégou making contact with the eye of Scotland hooker Ewan Ashman during a maul in the second half of France’s 50-40 defeat at Murrayfield on Saturday. Tournament ... Read More »

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Ryan Nembhard learning from legendary Jason Kidd in rookie season with Mavericks

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

TORONTO — Ryan Nembhard’s had many great influences in his basketball career. His father Claude is the chief executive officer of the Ontario Basketball Association, his brother Andrew is the starting point guard for the Indiana Pacers, he grew up around Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett. But now Jason Kidd — one of the best ... Read More »

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Toronto Sceptres blow another lead in overtime loss to Minnesota Frost

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

TORONTO — Toronto Sceptres head coach Troy Ryan did not blame his team for blowing a lead in a second straight game. “I would say there’s some other circumstances that impacted us playing with the lead tonight,” Ryan said after a 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Frost. “I was quite comfortable with how we ... Read More »

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In the news: Ottawa debate on Iran War, Public service job cuts, Stronach Trial

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Federal Liberal government has proposed a debate on Iran war, House leader says Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has proposed to debate the turmoil in the Middle East on Monday evening, ... Read More »

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Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to delay his team’s World Cup playoff because of the Iran war

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has issued an urgent plea to soccer’s international governing body to delay his team’s intercontinental qualifier for the World Cup because of disruptions caused by the escalating Iran war. The Iraq squad faces major logistical issues ahead of a winner-takes-all playoff against either Suriname or Bolivia, scheduled ... Read More »

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Treasury Board not tracking impact of public service job cuts on equity groups

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

OTTAWA — Advocates are raising concerns about how job cuts will affect public servants in equity groups — something the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat says it’s not tracking. The federal government has committed to cutting the number of public service jobs by about 40,000 from a 2023-24 peak of 368,000 as it looks to ... Read More »

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Defence to start making its case in Frank Stronach sexual assault trial

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

TORONTO — The defence is expected to start making its case today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach. Prosecutors finished presenting their evidence last week after calling all seven complainants and a friend of the final complainant as witnesses. On Friday, Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy suggested Stronach ... Read More »

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Graves sparks Santa Clara to 76-68 victory over Pacific in a WCC Tournament quarterfinal

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Allen Graves came off the bench to score 19 points and Santa Clara beat Pacific 76-68 on Sunday night in a West Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinal. No. 3 seed Santa Clara (25-7) will play No. 2 seed Saint Mary’s in a Monday semifinal. No. 4 seed Oregon State will play top-seeded ... Read More »

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NHL roundup: Novak caps Penguins comeback with OT goal in 5-4 win over Bruins

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tommy Novak scored 17 seconds into overtime to complete a wild comeback in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday. Anthony Mantha scored two third-period goals to help Pittsburgh — playing without franchise cornerstones Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin — snap a three-game losing streak. Second in the ... Read More »

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Jaylen Brown scores 23 points as Celtics beat Cavaliers 109-98

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and Jayson Tatum had 20 in his second game back from a torn right Achilles, lifting Boston to a win over Cleveland in a battle of Eastern Conference contenders. Brown also had nine rebounds and eight assists as the Celtics built an 81-55 lead in the third ... Read More »

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