March 9th, 2026
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CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona honoured named MLS Player of the Matchday

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

NEW YORK — CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona has been voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday, the league announced Monday. Carmona scored two goals in Montréal’s 3-0 road victory on Sunday over the previously unbeaten New York Red Bulls. It was Carmona’s first multi-goal game in his 105th regular-season appearance. The Venezuelan ... Read More »

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Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women’s soccer team, official says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Tuesday. The women were transported from their hotel in Gold Coast, Australia “to a safe location” by Australian federal police officers in ... Read More »

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James Madison women beat Troy 69-52 for 2nd Sun Belt Tournament title since joining league in 2022

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Peyton McDaniel scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Ashanti Barnes also had a double-double with 19 points and 12 boards, and No. 4 seed James Madison beat second-seeded Troy 69-52 on Monday to claim its second Sun Belt Tournament championship since joining the league in 2022. James Madison (26-8) was ... Read More »

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No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — No. 3 Michigan comes into the Big Ten Tournament this week with its sights set on a repeat and bigger goals on the horizon. The Wolverines (29-2, 19-1) would love nothing more than to secure a No. 1 seed in the NCAA and take aim at the school’s second national championship. Winning ... Read More »

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US captain Erica McKee’s resolve puts women’s ice hockey on 2030 Paralympics track

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — United States women’s para ice hockey captain Erica McKee doesn’t take no for an answer. That refusal has women’s para ice hockey on the verge of earning a spot on the Paralympics program for 2030. Para ice hockey has been an open-gender sport at the Games since 2010 but only four female ... Read More »

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The Dolphins become the latest team to take on a big dead cap charge with $99.2M for Tua Tagovailoa

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa but his contract will still be an albatross on the team for two more seasons. The Dolphins announced their plans Monday to cut Tua Tagovailoa — less than two years after he signed a $212 million extension with the club — in a move that will ... Read More »

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Raiders agree to deals with C Tyler Linderbaum and 2 other players, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders took a major step toward improving their substandard offensive line Monday, agreeing to a three-year, $81 million contract with three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The club also agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract Monday to retain cornerback Eric ... Read More »

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Falcons are adding receiver Jahan Dotson, talking to Tua Tagovailoa, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed on a two-year contract with wide receiver Jahan Dotson, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract can’t be finalized until the new league year begins on Wednesday, said Dotson is ... Read More »

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CP NewsAlert: Carney heading to Norway to watch NATO exercises, meet with PM

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to travel to Norway on Friday to observe the Norwegian-led NATO Cold Response exercise above the Arctic Circle. Cold Response is run by NATO every two years and involves about 25,000 troops from 14 nations training together to perform land, air and sea operations in Arctic conditions. Canada, ... Read More »

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Colorado Rockies pitching prospect RJ Petit has sprained UCL in his right elbow

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Colorado Rockies reliever RJ Petit has a sprained UCL ligament in his right elbow, sidelining him indefinitely. The club made the announcement on Monday, adding that the 6-foot-8 Petit will undergo further testing before a decision is made on what course of treatment Petit will receive. The Rockies selected Petit with ... Read More »

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Chicago Bears agree to deals with safety Coby Bryant, LB Devin Bush Jr., AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have agreed to a three-year, $40 million contract with former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant and a three-year, $30 million deal with former Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush Jr., two people familiar with the situations told The Associated Press on Monday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because ... Read More »

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