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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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Strasbourg beats Reims 2-1 to advance in the French Cup
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Strasbourg advanced to the semifinals of the French Cup with a 2-1 win over Reims on Tuesday. In an eventful finish at Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg converted two penalties in the space of four minutes and then conceded in stoppage time as Reims fought back. Joaquin Panichelli’s spot kick broke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salah scores but Liverpool stunned by last-place Wolves 2-1 in Premier League
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
Last-place Wolverhampton stunned Premier League champion Liverpool with a 2-1 win at Molineux Stadium on Tuesday. Brazilian midfielder Andre struck a deflected winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time to deliver a blow to Liverpool’s hopes of securing Champions League soccer next season. It sent Wolves fans wild in a thrilling finish to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas contesting possible 80-game drug suspension, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is contesting a possible 80-game suspension by Major League Baseball following an alleged failed test for a performance-enhancing substance, a person familiar with the process told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the positive test had not been announced. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after 5 seasons, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge of the decision said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he hasn’t publicly announced his plans. ESPN first reported the decision. The 27-year-old Dalman played a big role in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney won’t say whether India is engaged in interference, transnational repression
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is refusing to say whether he believes India is still behind acts of foreign interference and transnational repression in Canada. Six days after a senior official told Canadian journalists that India had stopped such behaviour, the prime minister would not say whether he agreed and said he would not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mohamed Salah scores but Liverpool stunned by last-place Wolves 2-1
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
Last-place Wolverhampton stunned Premier League champion Liverpool with a 2-1 win at Molineux Stadium on Tuesday. Brazilian midfielder Andre struck a deflected winner in the fourth minute of stoppage time to deliver a blow to Liverpool’s hopes of securing Champions League soccer next season. It also gave Wolves fans a rare highlight in a season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PM Carney: Canada’s support for U.S. striking Iran came ‘with regret’ for global law
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he supported Washington’s strikes on Iran “with regret” as they demonstrated the continued decline of the rules-based international order. Taking questions from reporters for the first time since the strikes began on Saturday, Carney also said it appears the strikes broke international law. “We were not informed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C.’s move to end clock changes won’t be without complications
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
The mayor of Prince George in northern British Columbia is the father of six adult children, who got used to the struggle of getting his kids out of bed on dark winter mornings as they were growing up. Those days are now behind Simon Yu, but he still has some tips as the province prepares ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atletico Madrid advances to Copa del Rey final 4-3 on aggregate despite a 3-0 loss to Barcelona
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid just barely held on to its first-leg advantage against defending champion Barcelona in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday, advancing to its first Copa final in 13 years despite a 3-0 loss to the Catalan club. Atletico advanced 4-3 on aggregate thanks to its 4-0 win in the first leg ... Read More »
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