March 9th, 2026
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Commanders are signing Odafe Oweh and Amik Robertson and re-signing Laremy Tunsil, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

Attempting to rebound from a 5-12 season, the Washington Commanders are bringing back the anchor of their offensive line and spending big money in free agency to improve the NFL’s worst-ranked defense. The Commanders on Monday re-signed starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil and agreed to sign edge rusher Odafe Oweh and cornerback Amik Robertson, according ... Read More »

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WADA postpones Azerbaijan symposium due to war in neighboring Iran

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

MONTREAL (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency has postponed a symposium in Azerbaijan next week because of the war in neighboring Iran. Last week, Azerbaijan accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians and it vowed to retaliate. The Foreign Ministry said Iranian drones attacked its exclave of Nakhchivan and ... Read More »

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World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is ‘too big’ to be postponed amid global turmoil

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

DALLAS (AP) — FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. Speaking Monday at the International Broadcast Center for the 48-nation tournament, which starts June 11, Heimo Schirgi said FIFA continues to closely monitor the ... Read More »

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Arkansas guard Darius Acuff and Florida coach Todd Golden land top honors from SEC coaches

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. and Florida’s Todd Golden were named the Southeastern Conference’s player and coach of the year Monday. Acuff averaged 22.2 points and 6.4 assists a game as a freshman, joining Hall of Famer Pete Maravich as the second in league history to lead the league in those ... Read More »

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Falcons are adding QB Tua Tagovailoa and receiver Jahan Dotson, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa is heading to the Atlanta Falcons. After being informed the Miami Dolphins were going to release him, Tagovailoa and the Falcons agreed on a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the quarterback’s contract told The Associated Press on Monday. The Falcons also have agreed on a two-year contract with wide receiver Jahan ... Read More »

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B.C. to bring in safety zones, ban harassment around sites of worship

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is bringing in legislation to prevent intimidation, mental and physical harassment, and obstruction of people from going to their temples, churches and other places of worship. The 20-metre protection zones for religious sites represent an expansion of rules set up for schools in 2024 to help ensure behaviour in ... Read More »

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US Paralympian Huckaby brings glitter and a snowboard with photos of her cat named ‘Mouse’

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Brenna Huckaby and her snowboard have been showstoppers at the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games. There’s Huckaby in glitter and fancy makeup, and her snowboard decorated with pictures of her cat named “Mouse.” “My cat can’t be here so we put her on my board so she could be here with ... Read More »

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2-time Olympic champs Chock and Bates withdraw from ice dance worlds after Milan Cortina Olympics

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

Two-time Olympic champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates will not pursue a fourth straight ice dance world championship, choosing instead to end their season and likely their competitive careers after their performances at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Chock and Bates joined Olympic teammate Alysa Liu on Monday in withdrawing from worlds, which is not an ... Read More »

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Massachusetts prosecutors to drop charge against Patriots’ Christian Barmore

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts prosecutors said Monday that they will drop a domestic assault and battery charge against New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian J. Barmore because they do not believe they can prove their case. Barmore, 26, appeared in Attleboro District Court with his legal team but did not speak in the courtroom ... Read More »

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Submarine company taps former news anchor Peter Mansbridge to voice ad

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

OTTAWA — South Korean firm Hanwha Oceans has tapped former TV news anchor Peter Mansbridge to voice an ad as it looks to secure a multi-billion-dollar procurement contract from Ottawa. Peter Mansbridge, the former voice of CBC’s The National, can be heard in a video posted to Hanwha’s YouTube page last week pitching the submarines ... Read More »

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CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona honoured named MLS Player of the Matchday

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

NEW YORK — CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona has been voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday, the league announced Monday. Carmona scored two goals in Montréal’s 3-0 road victory on Sunday over the previously unbeaten New York Red Bulls. It was Carmona’s first multi-goal game in his 105th regular-season appearance. The Venezuelan ... Read More »

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