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Ireland beats Scotland and keeps alive Six Nations title hopes
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland kept alive its Six Nations title hopes and buried Scotland’s in a familiar-looking 43-21 victory to launch the final round on Saturday. The Irish are three points ahead of France, which hosts England in the day’s last match in Paris. France can take the title by beating England or even drawing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A seat at the table, but no vote yet for a Democratic lawmaker in the Kennedy Center board showdown
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled on Saturday that a Democratic lawmaker is entitled to participate at a board meeting for discussing President Donald Trump’s plan to close down the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two years of renovations. But the judge is not forcing the board to let Ohio Rep. Joyce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher a healthy scratch Saturday against Sharks
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
MONTREAL — Brendan Gallagher, the longest-serving player on the Montreal Canadiens, will be a healthy scratch Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. Head coach Martin St. Louis announced following the team’s morning skate that Gallagher would sit out with winger Cole Caufield, who missed Wednesday’s 3-2 win in Ottawa with an illness, returning to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US midfielder Tyler Adams out of Bournemouth squad for game at Burnley
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
BURNLEY, England (AP) — Tyler Adams was not in Bournemouth’s matchday squad for its Premier League game at Burnley on Saturday. The United States midfielder, who returned last month from an MCL tear, had not been listed in the team’s injury update ahead of the trip to Turf Moor. Adams played the full game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!4 horses die at Cheltenham Festival as charity urges better safety and welfare measures
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
CHELTENHAM, England (AP) — The deaths of four horses at the Cheltenham Festival — including one after the prestigious Gold Cup — underline the need for the racing industry to provide better equine care, a leading animal welfare charity said Saturday. Hansard suffered a fatal injury when pulled up in a race on Tuesday, HMS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N.S. First Nation tells government and RCMP to stay out of cannabis and tobacco sales
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
HALIFAX — An Indigenous government in Nova Scotia has passed a new resolution saying the provincial government and RCMP have no right to carry out enforcement on its lands as police and provincial officials step up raids on what they claim are illegal cannabis operations. The council of Cape Breton’s Membertou First Nation, led by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austrian skier Scheib locks up World Cup GS title. Shiffrin finishes 5th and protects overall lead
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
ÅRE, Sweden (AP) — Austrian skier Julia Scheib locked up the women’s World Cup giant slalom title Saturday, winning the penultimate race of the season after first-run leader Camille Rast skied out. The victory gave Scheib an insurmountable lead of 189 points over her Swiss rival in the GS standings. “It feels very special, winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jake Adicoff, first out gay American man to win gold in Winter Paralympics, adds to his medal tally
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — There was no bow this time at the Milan Cortina Games for Jake Adicoff, the first out gay American male Winter Paralympic champion. Instead, he was tackled to the ground by teammate Oksana Masters after they helped the United States win the Para cross-country mixed relay on Saturday. “It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says Canada a reliable oil exporter with moves to increase production
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
OSLO — Prime Minister Mark Carney says that countries like Canada do not need to have oil reserves as a net exporter, after the energy minister announced Canada will contribute 23.6 million barrels to help stabilize international energy markets. The 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency, including Canada, have agreed to a co-ordinated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Manhunt for suspect in fatal shooting leads to delay in opening gates at Players Championship
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man shot and killed two people in a drug store parking lot near the TPC Sawgrass and then escaped by going onto TPC Sawgrass, leading The Players Championship to delay opening gates as a precaution before the third round Saturday morning, authorities said. St. Johns County Sheriff Rob ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man United co-owner Ratcliffe praises Carrick but deflects question about coach’s long-term status
By Canadian Press on March 14th, 2026
SHANGHAI (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said temporary coach Michael Carrick is doing an “excellent job” but the British billionaire wouldn’t entertain a question about the former player possibly keeping the job long term. United is up to third place in the Premier League under Carrick, the former England and United midfielder who ... Read More »
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