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Ohio State revives NCAA Tournament hopes with 82-74 victory over No. 8 Purdue

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Mobley Jr. scored 21 points to lead Ohio State to an 82-74 win over No. 8 Purdue on Sunday. A crowd that included a loud contingent of Boilermakers fans watched the Buckeyes revive their fading NCAA Tournament hopes and beat Purdue for the third time in a row. Purdue (22-7, ... Read More »

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Ann-Renée Desbiens makes 17 saves, Victoire beat Frost 4-0 to take PWHL lead

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — Ann-Renée Desbiens made 17 saves for her fourth shutout of the season and the Montreal Victoire beat the Minnesota Frost 4-0 on Sunday to take the PWHL lead. Montreal moved a point ahead of Boston in the standings. The Victoire have won five straight and eight of nine to improve to ... Read More »

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Mikayla Blakes’ 34 points lead No. 5 Vanderbilt past Tennessee 87-77

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Mikayla Blakes scored 34 points to lead No. 5 Vanderbilt to a 87-77 victory over Tennessee on Sunday. Blakes scored eight points in a 12-2 run late in the third quarter for the Commodores (27-3, 13-3 Southeastern Conference). Aubrey Galvan added 24 points and Sacha Washington had 16 points and eight ... Read More »

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B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

VICTORIA — Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing. Federal Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, who represents the community in northeastern B.C., says the mourning families need answers around various aspects, including the shooter’s mental health and access to ... Read More »

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Brooks Koepka says he still believes in Florida’s chances at a Stanley Cup playoff run

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Brooks Koepka has a lot on his mind these days: He’ll play in The Players Championship in a couple weeks, part of his buildup to get ready for the Masters. Also in his thoughts: the Stanley Cup playoffs. And no, he isn’t giving up on his Florida Panthers. Koepka ... Read More »

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Blue Jays play to 4-4 tie against Tigers in pre-season action

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

DUNEDIN — Jonatan Clase went 3 for 3 at the plate and drove in two runs as the Toronto Blue Jays played to a 4-4 tie against the Detroit Tigers in pre-season action Sunday. Clase opened the scoring with a two-run double in the bottom of the third inning for Jays. Toronto held a 4-2 ... Read More »

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Rust and Kindel help the Penguins beat the Golden Knights 5-0

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Rust, Ben Kindel and Justin Brazeau each had a goal and an assist, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-0 on Sunday. Rickard Rakell and Egor Chinakhov also scored as Pittsburgh improved to 10-1-3 in its last 14 games. Erik Karlsson had two assists, and Arturs Silovs made ... Read More »

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Knicks snap the Spurs’ 11-game winning streak with a 114-89 victory

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges had 25 points, Jalen Brunson scored 24 and the New York Knicks snapped the San Antonio Spurs’ 11-game winning streak with a 114-89 victory on Sunday. After going unbeaten in February, the Spurs were shut down to open March, never recovering from the Knicks’ 26-2 run in the first ... Read More »

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Victoire blank Frost 4-0 to take first place in PWHL standings

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

LAVAL — Ann-Renée Desbiens earned her fourth shutout of the season with a 17-save effort as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Minnesota Frost 4-0 in Professional Women’s Hockey League action at Place Bell on Sunday. Maureen Murphy had a goal and an assist, while Maggie Flaherty, Dara Greig and Laura Stacey also scored for Montreal ... Read More »

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Iranian‑Canadians reflect on freedom, change, and the fight for women’s rights

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

MONTREAL — At just two years old, former Iranian-Canadian international model and actress Samantha Tajik left Tehran with her family, settling in Canada. With Iran under attack by the United States and Israel, and the supreme leader dead, Tajik reflects on what life might have been like if she had stayed. “I was an international ... Read More »

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Yankees invite 34-year-old outfielder Randal Grichuk to major league spring training

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have invited veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to major league spring training. The 34-year-old Grichuk has agreed to a minor league contract. He hit .228 with nine home runs and 27 RBIs last year for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals. Grichuk hit fewer than 12 home ... Read More »

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