March 2nd, 2026
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B.C. Mountie gets probation in fatal 2017 arrest of Dale Culver in Prince George

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

PRINCE GEORGE — An RCMP officer convicted of obstruction of justice in the death of an Indigenous man while in custody in 2017 has been handed 18 months probation by a court in British Columbia. The BC Prosecution Service says Const. Arthur Dalman received the probation order with various conditions, which will give him a ... Read More »

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Final complainant tells Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial she saw ‘no way out’

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

TORONTO — When she heard the sound of her pantyhose ripping, she knew there was nothing she could do, the woman testified Monday as she gave her account of an encounter with Frank Stronach decades ago. Stronach had her pinned on a cot in his waterfront condo, and the two of them had been locked ... Read More »

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Real Madrid lose second straight and miss chance to close gap on Liga leader Barcelona

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid lost for the second straight La Liga match when a stunning volley from Martín Satriano gave Getafe a shock 1-0 win at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Monday. The result prevented the capital club from cutting the four-point gap to leader Barcelona. Getafe had lost all eight of its previous league ... Read More »

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College baseball notebook: No-hitter after perfect game in softball makes one-of-a-kind day for Elon

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

The Elon Phoenix pulled off a rare double when the baseball team’s Aidan Stieglitz combined with two relievers for a no-hitter shortly after the softball team’s Anna Dew pitched a perfect game. Saturday’s gems put the 7,000-student private school in North Carolina in the spotlight as stat geeks pored through record books to see if ... Read More »

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Former Raptor Jontay Porter, who was banned from NBA for gambling, to play in independent league

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

SEATTLE (AP) — Former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, who was banned for life from the NBA in 2024 after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose, is planning to play professional basketball again. Porter has signed with the Seattle ... Read More »

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Hoosiers continue making history by sending school-record 9-player contingent to NFL combine

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The national champion Indiana Hoosiers just keep making history. Less than two months after winning their first national championship and becoming the first major college football team to go 16-0 since the 1890s, the Hoosiers made themselves right at home during the NFL’s annual scouting combine. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, likely ... Read More »

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DeBrincat, Raymond each have goal, assist and Red Wings top Preds 4-2

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each scored a goal and added an assist and Cam Talbot made 18 saves in relief of John Gibson to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday. Gibson did not return for the second period because of an ... Read More »

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Max Scherzer doesn’t wait before throwing bullpen in spring training for Blue Jays

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer threw a bullpen session in spring training Monday for the Toronto Blue Jays, even before the reigning American League champions formally announced his return. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Scherzer will throw again Wednesday, and said the 41-year-old right-hander could pitch in an exhibition game next weekend. The ... Read More »

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B.C. and Cowichan chiefs start negotiations after landmark court ruling on title

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government and chiefs from the Cowichan Nation say they’ve begun negotiations after a landmark court ruling awarded Aboriginal title over a swath of property in Richmond, B.C., last year. The talks come even as both parties pursue appeals in the legal action that recognizes Aboriginal title over about 300 hectares ... Read More »

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Timberwolves bring back veteran Kyle Anderson after his release by the Grizzlies

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves signed 12-year veteran forward Kyle Anderson on Monday, bringing back a popular role player after he was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. Anderson played two seasons for the Timberwolves, contributing to their run to the Western Conference finals in 2024. He then signed with the Golden State Warriors in ... Read More »

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Fiorentina and Pisa lose on grim night for clubs fighting Serie A relegation

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

PISA, Italy (AP) — Fiorentina went down to Udinese 3-0 and Pisa lost to Bologna 1-0 on an unhappy night for the relegation-threatened sides in Serie A on Monday. In Udine, the home side went ahead after 10 minutes when Christian Kabasele nodded in a Nicolo Zaniolo corner. Udinese’s leading goal-scorer Kelman Davis made it ... Read More »

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