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Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The Champions League round of 16 starts Tuesday with blockbuster rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage and the feelgood story of newcomer Bodø/Glimt. Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday hosts a Chelsea team which last July stopped the Champions League winner adding the Club World Cup title. Real Madrid hosts Manchester City for the second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team’s World Cup playoff because of 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 postpone 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 »
Be the first to comment!23 red cards and police intervention as mass brawl mars end of title match in Brazil
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Twenty-three players were shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro. Former Brazil forward Hulk was among the players sent off following the violence that lasted more than a minute ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mourinho sent off then says he was targeted with ‘traitor’ slur after spiky Benfica-Porto match
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Jose Mourinho claimed a rival coach “called me a traitor 50 times” after being sent off in the final minutes of the latest frenetic “O Clássico” between fierce rivals Benfica and Porto on Sunday. The 63-year-old Mourinho, a magnet for controversy in soccer, was shown a red card in the 90th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Verstappen takes on 24-hour ‘bucket list’ race at famed Nürburgring track
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
NÜRBURG, Germany (AP) — Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is taking on a “bucket list” challenge as he prepares to tackle his first 24-hour sportscar race at the historic Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit. Verstappen and his sportscar racing team said Monday that he plans to take on the storied endurance race in May, sharing a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bracket Watch: Northern Iowa is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Few midmajor programs have experienced the highs and lows of the NCAA Tournament like Northern Iowa. Now the Panthers are back to ride the roller coaster again. Trey Campbell scored 23 points to lead Northern Iowa over UIC on Sunday in the championship game of the Missouri Valley Tournament. The Panthers reached the NCAAs for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian anthem to ring out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Russia’s national anthem will ring out at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade after Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won gold on Monday. Russian athletes are back competing under their own flag in the Winter Paralympics at Milan Cortina, after years of having to do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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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