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Fog forces cancelation of men’s World Cup super-G in Germany. Race will be rescheduled in France
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Persistent fog Sunday forced the cancelation of the first men’s World Cup super-G since the Milan Cortina Olympics. Low clouds in the upper part of the Kandahar course reduced visibility and made a safe race impossible. Organizers lowered the start gate and delayed the race several times but ultimately called it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sam Kerr’s header helps Australia edge Philippines in the Women’s Asian Cup opener
By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026
PERTH, Australia (AP) — The scene was set for a hometown star and Sam Kerr delivered for Australia — again — with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Philippines in the Women’s Asian Cup tournament opener on Sunday. The Chelsea striker scored with a header from the edge of the box in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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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