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Ottawa earmarks half a billion dollars for labs and research equipment
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — Ottawa committed to $552 million in science funding on Friday for equipment, tools and labs needed for academic research projects across the country. The federal government released a list of 92 research projects which have secured funding through the Canadian Foundation for Innovation. The money, distributed through the Innovation Fund, will be put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Sharks sign forward Ty Dellandrea to a 2-year contract extension
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks signed forward Ty Dellandrea to a two-year, $3.25 million extension on Friday. The 25-year-old Dellandrea was in the final year of his contract but now is locked up in San Jose through the 2027-28 season. Dellandrea has two goals and nine assists in 42 games this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unions, MPs warn funding cuts could affect services for veterans
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — Unions and MPs say a bureau at Veterans Affairs Canada which provides free legal advice to veterans who have been denied disability benefits is about to have its workforce cut almost in half. Toufic El-Daher, national president of the Union of Veterans’ Affairs Employees, told a House of Commons committee this week that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Running back Rachaad White leaves the Buccaneers to sign with the Commanders
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
Rachaad White is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after veteran receiver Mike Evans also departed, and the running back hopes joining close friend Jayden Daniels is the right next step in his NFL career. White signed with the Washington Commanders on Friday, not long after Evans joined the San Francisco 49ers. He’s reuniting with Daniels, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trade bet unravels as the Titans move on from L’Jarius Sneed after 2 seasons, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans released cornerback L’Jarius Sneed after two disappointing seasons in a move that frees up more salary cap space, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. Sneed played only 12 games combined in 2024 and 2025 without a single interception and was placed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aday Mara helps No. 3 Michigan edge Ohio State 71-67 in the Big Ten tournament
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Aday Mara scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half, helping No. 3 Michigan hold off Bruce Thornton and Ohio State for a 71-67 victory Friday in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. Elliot Cadeau had 15 points, seven assists and three steals for Michigan in its fifth consecutive win. Trey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens sign Mittelstadt to entry-level deal, make minor trade with Senators
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
BROSSARD — The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenceman Luke Mittelstadt to a two-year, entry-level contract, the NHL club announced Friday. Mittelstadt also signed a one-year, one-way American Hockey League contract and will join the Canadiens’ affiliate, the Laval Rocket, for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. The 23-year-old had 21 points (two goals, 19 assists) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tarleton State hires Utah State associate head coach Eric Haut to replace Billy Gillispie
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Tarleton State has named Utah State associate coach Eric Haut to replace Billy Gillispie, who resigned last month because of medical issues. Haut, whose hiring was announced Thursday, was on Utah State’s staff for two seasons after five as an assistant at Northern Kentucky. Utah State won the Mountain West regular-season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The 49ers agree to a deal to bring back Pro Bowl special teamer Luke Gifford
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million deal to bring back Pro Bowl special teams player Luke Gifford. A person familiar with the deal said the sides came to an agreement on the contract for the free agent linebacker on Friday. The person spoke on condition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Rise sell Canadian forward Holly Ward to NWSL’s Seattle Reign
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
Forward Holly Ward, who scored the winning goal for the Vancouver Rise in the inaugural Northern Super League championship game, has been sold to the NWSL’s Seattle Reign. It’s been a rapid rise for the 22-year-old from Vancouver, who made her senior debut for Canada last April against Argentina and now has nine caps to ... Read More »
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