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J Balvin remade Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ as Coca-Cola’s World Cup anthem. He says it was ‘a puzzle’
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — In need of a global superstar for a sports anthem? Colombian singer J Balvin is the right man for the job. “Our biggest moments in history, of happiness, surround sports,” he says of Colombia. “Of course music, but sport has this power (to) unite a whole country and vibe in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Luis Díaz stars as Bayern steamrollers Gladbach 4-1 to go 14 points clear in the Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Luis Díaz scored one goal and made another as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach 4-1 on Friday to extend its lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 14 points over second-place Borussia Dortmund. With Harry Kane injured, Nicolas Jackson started in the centre-forward position for Bayern, one of seven changes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Houston Texans cut Joe Mixon after a ‘freak’ foot injury wiped out his season
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans released running back Joe Mixon on Friday after he missed all of last season with what general manager Nick Caserio called a “freak” foot injury. Mixon had one year remaining on a three-year, $27 million contract extension he signed after joining the Texans following seven years with the Bengals. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!L’Amoreaux scores 21, No. 25 Fairfield women beat Sacred Heart in MAAC tourney for 9th straight win
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Kaety L’Amoreaux scored 21 points, Meghan Andersen added 16 points and No. 25 Fairfield eased by Sacred Heart 69-53 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament for its ninth victory in a row. Fairfield (26-4), the No. 2 seed, continues its quest for a third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!IndyCar and NASCAR partner for a desert doubleheader as both series enjoy strong starts to season
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Pato O’Ward wasn’t sold on the motorsports doubleheader this weekend at Phoenix Raceway because the IndyCar driver doesn’t like being “the support series” to NASCAR. Then he saw the television rating — 3.9 million viewers on Fox Sports for last week’s NASCAR race — and changed his mind. “I stand corrected, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 10 TCU storms past BYU 63-46 to open its women’s Big 12 Tournament title defense
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Marta Suarez had 17 points and eight rebounds, Taylor Bigby scored 11 of her 13 points in the first quarter, and No. 10 TCU began the defense of its women’s Big 12 Tournament championship with a 63-46 quarterfinal victory over BYU on Friday. Olivia Miles added 10 points, 10 rebounds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker asks for release after planning to return for 11th season
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker asked the team to release him after saying late last month he plans to return for an 11th season rather than retire. Decker posted Friday on Instagram that he is “opting for a clean and amicable close” to a “beautiful 10 years” with the Lions. “In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avalanche reportedly acquire Kadri, Islanders get Schenn ahead of NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Nazem Kadri and Brayden Schenn have new addresses. Nick Foligno, meanwhile, is set to play alongside a familiar face. The Colorado Avalanche made the biggest splash ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline when they acquired Kadri from the rebuilding Calgary Flames, according to multiple reports. Details of the return were not immediately available. The hard-nosed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets goalie Hellebuyck upset his wife bears brunt of criticism for White House visit
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck can handle the criticism he received for attending a White House reception hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, but the Winnipeg Jets goalie is upset that his wife has had to bear the brunt of it. After Hellebuyck backstopped the United States to victory over Canada in the gold-medal final of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kerley receives 2-year whereabouts suspension, responds with social media flurry ripping regulators
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Sprinter Fred Kerley received a two-year ban Friday for missing drug tests — a suspension that shouldn’t impact the 30-year-old former world champion because he has signed to run in a league that does not prohibit performance enhancers. The Athletics Integrity Unit, which oversees doping cases for World Athletics, announced the suspension, quoting from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s Mboko advances to third round of Indian Wells tennis tournament
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
INDIAN WELLS — Canada’s Victoria Mboko is on to the third round of the Indian Wells tournament. The 19-year-old from Toronto defeated Australia’s Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Friday in second-round women’s singles tennis action. Mboko had seven aces to five double faults and broke on five of her seven chances. The 10th-seeded Mboko ... Read More »
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