March 2nd, 2026
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Federal judge allows Gabehart continue working at Spire so long as he avoids Gibbs-related duties

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart can continue to work for Spire Motorsports but not the role he performed with his old NASCAR team. Gabehart is the chief motorsports officer at Spire, a job that encompasses most of parent company TWG Global’s racing ... Read More »

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Commanders agree to pay D.C. $1M to settle a 2022 lawsuit over previous ownership deceiving fans

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders have agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to settle a lawsuit from 2022 that alleged the NFL team under previous ownership colluded to deceive fans by lying about an inquiry into sexual misconduct and a persistently hostile work environment. D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb ... Read More »

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Indiana’s Curt Cignetti cashes in on title run with 8-year extension worth $13.2 million per year

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is cashing in on his first national championship run — even more than initially expected. Athletic department officials announced Monday that the two-time national coach of the year has signed a memorandum of understanding on an eight-year contract extension, paying him an annual average of $13.2 million — or an increase ... Read More »

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Framber Valdez throws 3 scoreless innings in spring debut for the Detroit Tigers

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Framber Valdez struck out three while throwing 30 of 43 pitches for strikes in the left-hander’s spring training debut for the Detroit Tigers on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Valdez faced 12 batters in three scoreless innings, allowing two singles without any walks. The hits against him were a slow infield ... Read More »

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US midfielder Weston McKennie has Juventus contract extended through 2030

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

TURIN, Italy (AP) — United States midfielder Weston McKennie had his contract at Juventus extended on Monday so that he can spend a decade with the Turin club. The new deal expires in 2030 — 10 years after McKennie signed with Juventus. The extension was announced by Juventus and comes three months before a home ... Read More »

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A canceled Kennedy Center debut, a Carnegie Hall stage and De Niro reading ‘Lincoln’

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert De Niro will appear this week at Carnegie Hall, where he will recite excerpts from a Philip Glass opera about Abraham Lincoln that the composer once intended to stage at the Kennedy Center. Glass announced in January that he called off a scheduled premiere of Symphony No. 25, “Lincoln,” in ... Read More »

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A men’s Rugby World Cup in South Africa not viable any time soon, SA Rugby chief says

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Reigning champion South Africa will not be staging a men’s Rugby World Cup any time soon, SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer said on Monday. New Zealand won’t be either. Together, the countries have won seven of the 10 Rugby World Cups and contested the most recent men’s final ... Read More »

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Winnipeg man charged with posing threats to prime minister, Jewish communities

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg man is facing charges after RCMP allege he posted multiple online threats targeting Prime Minister Mark Carney. RCMP say a national security investigation began in January into a user on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. They say along with threats targeting Carney, the account also made posts ... Read More »

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Thunder sign Payton Sandfort to two-way contract, waive Buddy Boeheim

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract and waived guard Buddy Boeheim, the team announced Monday. Sandfort, a 6-foot-7 forward who played his college ball at Iowa, has played in 21 games this season with the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder’s G-League affiliate. He has averaged ... Read More »

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Hoping to see the ‘blood’ moon eclipse? It may depend on where you live in Canada

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

Moongazers across Canada will be treated to a full lunar eclipse early on Tuesday, but not everyone will have the best seats in the house for the celestial show that’s expected to turn the moon red. Astronomy experts say the “blood moon” eclipse will be best seen the further west you go. A lunar eclipse ... Read More »

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Owners of Tigers, Red Wings create Detroit SportsNet to broadcast games

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

DETROIT (AP) — The owners of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings have created a regional sports network to broadcast their games. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment made the announcement on Monday. Detroit SportsNet will carry Tigers games this year and Red Wings games next season on cable, satellite and via in-market streaming. Last month, the ... Read More »

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