March 3rd, 2026
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Estrella and Okpara lead No. 23 Tennessee to dominant 78-58 win over South Carolina

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — J.P. Estrella scored 22 points, Felix Okpara added 20 and No. 23 Tennessee rolled past South Carolina 78-59 on Tuesday night to stop a two-game skid. The Volunteers (21-9, 11-6 Southeastern Conference) were a force inside, even without injured starter and second-leading scorer Nate Ament, a 6-foot-10 freshman. Tennessee shook off ... Read More »

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Bettman tight-lipped on World Cup of Hockey bids

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

CALGARY — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was tight-lipped on Tuesday about potential bids to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Bettman, who was in Calgary to attend the Flames-Dallas Stars game in the evening, says he’s not going to encourage speculation about which cities are looking to host the international tournament. The World Cup ... Read More »

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Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will leave Japan to take charge of the All Blacks

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was appointed as the All Blacks head coach Wednesday on a contract through the 2027 Rugby World Cup, succeeding Scott Robertson, who was abruptly fired in January. New Zealand Rugby chairman David Kirk said the 62-year-old New Zealander “is a world-class coach” with a strong ... Read More »

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Soccer fans in Toronto mark 100 days until the FIFA World Cup kickoff

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

TORONTO — Thousands of soccer fans in Toronto, donning their favourite team colours, gathered Tuesday to celebrate 100 days until the FIFA World Cup kicks off this summer. The event, organized by the City of Toronto at the Rebel nightclub, had live performances, food vendors representing different cultures, as well as appearances and autograph sessions ... Read More »

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Florida leading scorer Thomas Haugh sits out home finale as a precaution

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida forward Thomas Haugh, the team’s leading scorer and in contention for Southeastern Conference player of the year honors, sat out Tuesday’s home finale against Mississippi State as a precaution. Haugh leads the fifth-ranked Gators with 17.1 points and ranks third on the team with 6.0 rebounds. He injured an ankle ... Read More »

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NHL commissioner Bettman says criticism of U.S. men’s team at Olympics ‘unfortunate’

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

CALGARY — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman declined an opportunity Tuesday to weigh in on the political aspect of the U.S. hockey celebration at the Milan Cortina Olympics, but did say he thought what was portrayed “was unfortunate and not accurate.” “I know for a fact that the men’s team had no intention of doing anything ... Read More »

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Man accused in Vancouver stabbing says found knife was a ‘sign from God’

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

VANCOUVER — A man accused of killing another man at a Vancouver café patio says he found the knife he used in an alley and took it as a “sign from God” that he needed to protect himself. Inderdeep Singh Gosal, 34, pleaded not guilty last month to second-degree murder in the death of Paul ... Read More »

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U.S. shows offensive muscle in 15-1 win over Giants in exhibition before World Baseball Classic

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The United States wasted little time showing how potent its roster could be at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. The Americans needed just three batters to take a 2-0 lead in the first inning of their exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday after Bobby Witt Jr. singled, Bryce ... Read More »

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Dave Rennie hired as the All Blacks’ new head coach

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was appointed as the All Blacks head coach Wednesday on a contract through the 2027 Rugby World Cup, succeeding Scott Robertson, who was abruptly fired in January. New Zealand Rugby chairman David Kirk said the 62-year-old New Zealander “is a world-class coach” with a strong ... Read More »

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Bettman quiet on potential World Cup bids from Alberta, but suggests there’s interest

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

CALGARY — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was hesitant to lay out details about potential bids to host the World Cup of Hockey in Alberta, but suggested Tuesday that there was interest. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced last year the World Cup of Hockey would return for a fourth time in February 2028. Not ... Read More »

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PM Carney: Canada’s support for U.S. striking Iran came ‘with regret’

By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026

SYDNEY — Four days after Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada supports the U.S. actions in Iran, he said that support comes “with regret” as they demonstrated the continued decline of the rules-based international order. Taking questions from reporters for the first time since the U.S. strikes began on Saturday, Carney also said it appears ... Read More »

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