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Troy Murray, former Blackhawks player and broadcaster, dies at 63
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Troy Murray, who played 12 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and transitioned into becoming the team’s long-time broadcasting analyst, has died. He was 63. The Blackhawks announced on Saturday that Murray died earlier in the day, without specifying where. Nicknamed “Muzz,” Murray revealed in August 2021 he had been diagnosed with cancer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rams CB Darious Williams is retiring after an 8-year career and a Super Bowl ring
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cornerback Darious Williams is retiring after an eight-year NFL career that included a Super Bowl ring with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams placed Williams, who turns 33 later this month, on the reserve/retired list Saturday. Williams played for Baltimore and Jacksonville along with his two stints in Los Angeles. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!American Oksana Masters in ‘shock’ after winning 20th Paralympic medal at Milan Cortina Games
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Oksana Masters, the most decorated American Winter Paralympian, surprised even herself by adding a 20th Paralympic medal to her overall tally at Milan Cortina on Saturday. After overcoming a series of adversities that hindered her preparations in the leadup to the Games, Masters came through with victory in the women’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Flares fly and players fight as Wolfsburg moves closer to relegation with Bundesliga loss to Hamburg
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Wolfsburg moved a step closer to Bundesliga relegation on Saturday with an ill-tempered 2-1 loss at home to Hamburger SV that ended with rival players fighting in an on-field melee. Masked Wolfsburg fans threw flares on the pitch sending black smoke billowing behind one of the goals to illustrate their frustrations with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School bus crash in Quebec leaves 1 critically injured, and 19 hurt
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
SAINTE-ROSE-DE-WATFORD, QUÉBEC — A school bus carrying local children overturned Saturday morning, leaving one person critically injured and 19 others hurt in southeastern Quebec. Police say four people sustained serious injuries, but none are immediately life-threatening, and 15 more sustained minor injuries. Frédéric Deshaies, a spokesperson for Quebec provincial police, says the bus was travelling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eriksson, Oatway, Wilkie earn Canada’s first three medals of Paralympic Games
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — Kalle Eriksson, alongside guide Sierra Smith, got the ball rolling for Canada with its first of three medals at the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games on Saturday. Eriksson, a para alpine skier from Kimberley, B.C., grabbed silver in the men’s visually impaired downhill event in his Paralympic debut. He clocked in a time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros sign catcher Christian Vázquez to minor league deal, invite him to big league spring training
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros signed catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league deal and invited him to big league spring training, the team announced on Saturday. The 35-year-old returns to the Astros for the first time since being a part of the team that won the World Series in 2022. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colombia’s Julio Teheran scratched from World Baseball Classic start because of shoulder discomfort
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
Colombia’s Julio Teheran was scratched from his scheduled start against Canada in the World Baseball Classic because of shoulder discomfort during pregame work and was replaced by Austin Bergner for the game at San Juan, Puerto Rico. A 35-year-old right-hander, Teheran last pitched in the major leagues in 2024 with the New York Mets. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police investigate after two more Toronto-area synagogues hit by gunfire
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
Toronto’s Jewish community is on edge after a third synagogue was hit by gunfire in less than a week. Following a shooting Monday, police are investigating two more incidents after Toronto-area synagogues were shot at within hours of each other. Toronto Police responded to gunshots in the area of Bathurst Street and Glencairn Avenue shortly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Astros sign catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league deal and invite him to spring training
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros signed veteran catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training, the team announced on Saturday. The 35-year-old returns to the Astros for the first time since being a part of the team that won the World Series in 2022. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caitlin Clark set for US national team debut after 8-month injury layoff
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
Caitlin Clark is excited to make her U.S. national team debut next week when the Americans play in the FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico. It will be Clark’s first game play in about eight months since a multitude of injuries derailed her WNBA season with the Indiana Fever in July. “It’ll probably take ... Read More »
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