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Edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones agrees to 3-year, $39.5 million deal with Patriots, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The New England Patriots are addressing one of their top defensive priorities this offseason, agreeing to a deal with edge rusher Dre’Mont Jones. It is a three-year, $39.5 million deal, two people told The Associated Press. Both spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contract hasn’t been finalized. The 29-year-old is entering his eighth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of killing B.C. Mountie Shaelyn Yang testifies at fitness hearing
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The man accused of killing RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang in a Burnaby, B.C., park is testifying in Vancouver to determine whether he is fit to stand trial. Jongwon Ham, appearing in B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver on Monday, is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Yang in October 2022. An ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals nominate Fintrac official Annette Ryan as new budget watchdog
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has nominated a senior official from the national financial intelligence agency as Ottawa’s next fiscal watchdog. Wayne Long, secretary of state for financial institutions, tabled a nomination Monday asking MPs to approve Annette Ryan to take on the currently vacant role of parliamentary budget officer. The nomination is for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
One of the so-called fixers in a sprawling betting scheme to cash in on big bets on rigged NCAA basketball games pleaded guilty Monday, according to the federal prosecutors’ office in Philadelphia. Jalen Smith, appearing in federal court in Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery charges. Smith, of Charlotte, North Carolina, trained and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Director Mendonça Filho of ‘The Secret Agent’ reflects on memory and success of Brazilian cinema
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — For the second consecutive year, the hypercompetitive category of best international film at the Academy Awards includes a Brazilian film that has also earned a nomination for best picture, best acting and achievement in casting. “The Secret Agent,” directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, will compete for the award on March 15 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buccaneers are adding Kenny Gainwell and Alex Anzalone, retaining Cade Otton, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Running back Kenneth Gainwell and linebacker Alex Anzalone have agreed to contracts with the Buccaneers and tight end Cade Otton is staying in Tampa Bay, three people with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press on Monday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the contracts haven’t been finalized. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders re-sign left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a 2-year contract, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The Washington Commanders have re-signed starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a two-year deal, putting him under contract through the 2028 season, according to a person familiar with the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the signing had not yet been announced. Tunsil, who turns 32 this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots near the home of Grammy-Award winning performer Rihanna, according to police and news reports. No one was injured, police said. It’s not immediately clear whether the pop star was at home when the shooting happened Sunday afternoon. Police received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dolphins releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99 million dead cap hit. Malik Willis to sign
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa is out. Malik Willis is in. Just like that, the Miami Dolphins are starting anew at quarterback. Tagovailoa — the team’s primary starter for the last 5 1/2 seasons — will be released, the Dolphins said Monday, a move that will result in an NFL-record $99 million dead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chiefs land Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker on a 3-year deal worth up to $45M, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker have agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $45 million to bring the former Seattle running back to Kansas City, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday. The deal includes $28.7 million guaranteed and $43.05 million ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Women’s soccer investor Michele Kang wins Olympic award for promoting gender equality
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Women’s soccer club owner Michele Kang won a gender equality award from the International Olympic Committee on Monday. Kang, who owns French powerhouse OL Lyonnes, Washington Spirit in the United States and London City Lionesses in England, was named the European regional winner in the IOC’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ... Read More »
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