March 1st, 2026
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Italian skier Sofia Goggia wins super-G to regain commanding lead in World Cup discipline standings

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

SOLDEU, Andorra (AP) — Sofia Goggia won her second super-G of the season Sunday and regained a commanding lead in the race to the World Cup discipline title. The Olympic downhill bronze medallist extended her advantage in the super-G standings to 84 points over Alice Robinson of New Zealand and 116 over Emma Aicher of ... Read More »

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Carney says Canada won’t be involved militarily in U.S.-Israel action in Iran

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not participate in the ongoing conflict in Iran. This from Carney comes following the United States and Israel launching an attack on the Middle Eastern country that has left the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead. State media in Iran had earlier reported nationwide strikes, with ... Read More »

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Canadiens encouraged with rebound win over Capitals

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis admitted a 4-3 overtime loss to the visiting New York Islanders left a bitter taste with his players. Montreal led Thursday’s game 3-2 late in the third, but the Islanders rallied with the game-tying goal in the final two minutes before scoring in the extra period. The ... Read More »

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Playoff-seeking Leafs ’embarrassed’ by 5-2 loss to Senators

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

TORONTO — There was no mincing words after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ latest loss, a 5-2 defeat to the visiting Ottawa Senators on Saturday. “Just bad. Just fairly embarrassing, to be honest with you,” said Leafs captain Auston Matthews. “We need to have more pride in our play, no matter where we’re at, no matter ... Read More »

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Zimbabwe wins toss and opts to bat against South Africa in Super 8 matchup at T20 World Cup

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

DELHI, India (AP) — Sikandar Raza won the toss and Zimbabwe opted to bat against South Africa in their final Super 8 game at the 2026 T20 World Cup on Sunday. South Africa has already qualified for the semifinals from Group 1, while Zimbabwe has been knocked out after two successive losses. Co-host and defending ... Read More »

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US wins the Sydney leg of Sail GP, showing its class in light winds

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

SYDNEY (AP) — The United States showed its mastery of light conditions by winning the Sydney leg of the SailGP series Sunday, beating Britain and Spain in a three boat final. Racing took place in winds of between 8 and 15 knots (9 to 17 mph) and the United States looked in its element, clearly ... Read More »

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Australian Hannah Green wins HSBC Women’s World Championship by a stroke

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

SINGAPORE (AP) — Australian Hannah Green has won the HSBC Women’s World Championship for a second time, holding off a fast-finishing American Auston Kim to claim a one-stroke victory on Sunday. Green, the 2019 Women’s PGA Championship winner, closed with a 69, after an erratic back-nine with three birdies and three bogeys nearly opened the ... Read More »

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Knight delivers joke during ‘SNL’ appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

This time it was Hilary Knight’s turn to provide a big laugh — with an assist from the “Saturday Night Live” writers — in the wake of a weeklong dust-up involving the United States women and men’s Olympic gold medal-winning hockey teams. Knight, the U.S. women’s captain, along with teammate Megan Keller and men’s team ... Read More »

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Cliff-hanger derby caps Rugby League’s return to Las Vegas in pursuit of new American fans

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rugby league’s bid to crack into the U.S. sports market returned to Las Vegas on Saturday with its mission to convert Americans to this rugged brand of football drawing almost 50,000 fans to Allegiant stadium. It’s the third consecutive year Australia’s National Rugby League has showcased the gritty sport in the ... Read More »

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Dixon, Jester propel UC Irvine to 64-60 victory over UC Santa Barbara

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Jurian Dixon and reserve Jovan Jester Jr. both scored 13 points to help UC Irvine hold off UC Santa Barbara 64-60 on Saturday night. Dixon added six rebounds and Jester grabbed four boards with four steals for the Anteaters (20-10, 13-5 Big West Conference). Andre Henry added 12 points off the ... Read More »

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Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scores career-high 42 as UNLV edges Nevada 85-83 in OT

By Canadian Press on February 28th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored a career-high 42 points and Tyrin Jones made a go-ahead layup with 12 seconds left in overtime to rally UNLV to an 85-83 victory over Nevada on Saturday night. Gibbs-Lawhorn made 14 of 22 shots with eight 3-pointers and all six of his free throws for the Rebels ... Read More »

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