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CP NewsAlert: Carney arrives in Japan on final stop of Asia trip
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
TOKYO — Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Japan on the final stop of a 10-day trip that also included Australia and India. The trip is the first Carney has taken since his headline-grabbing speech at the World Economic Forum called for middle powers to unite against the impact of dominant nations. It is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets send defencemen Schenn and Stanley to Buffalo Sabres
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The final horn on Thursday didn’t just cement a 4-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning – it closed the Winnipeg Jets’ final on-ice audition. With Friday’s NHL trade deadline looming, the players have put in their final pitch to general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. Now, the fate of the roster is entirely out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Zion Williamson scores 23 as the Pelicans beat the Kings 133-123
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zion Williamson had 23 points on 10-for-14 shooting, Trey Murphy III added 21 points and the New Orelans Pelicans beat the NBA-worst Sacramento Kings 133-123 on Thursday night. Saddiq Bey shot 6 for 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line for 20 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LeBron James breaks the NBA career field goals record in the Lakers’ 120-113 loss to the Nuggets
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
DENVER (AP) — LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for career field goals in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-113 loss to Denver on Thursday night, with the Nuggets getting 28 points each from All-Stars Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. James injured his left elbow on a layup that pulled Los Angeles to 110-106 with four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jackets start NHL trade deadline day by acquiring Conor Garland from the Canucks
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets started NHL trade deadline day with a bang by acquiring winger Conor Garland from Vancouver. Just after midnight Friday, they sent a third-round pick in the draft this year and a 2028 second-rounder to the Canucks for the soon-to-be 30-year-old who drew interest from multiple Eastern Conference contenders. “Conor is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia beats the Czech Republic 5-1 to stay undefeated in the World Baseball Classic
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
Australia defeated the Czech Republic 5-1 on Friday behind a three-run homer from Chicago White Sox infielder Curtis Mead to remain unbeaten in Pool C in the World Baseball Classic. Australia is lining up among the favorites from Tokyo to reach the quarterfinals along with home team Japan. Japan is the defending champion and many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks deal winger Garland to Columbus Blue Jackets for draft picks
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have dealt winger Conor Garland to the Columbus Blue Jackets ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline on Friday. The team announced late Thursday that they’ll receive a second-round pick in the 2028 draft and a third-round selection this year in exchange for the 29-year-old forward. Garland has seven goals and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Panarin leads LA Kings past Islanders 5-3 for their 1st victory under interim coach D.J. Smith
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Artemi Panarin scored his first goal in a Kings uniform, and Los Angeles beat the New York Islanders 5-3 on Thursday night for the club’s first victory under interim head coach D.J. Smith. Panarin, Mikey Anderson and Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist apiece for the Kings, and Darcy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winnipeg Jets beat Tampa Bay Lightning on eve of NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The final horn on Thursday didn’t just cement a 4-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning – it closed the Winnipeg Jets’ final on-ice audition. With Friday’s NHL trade deadline looming, the players have put in their final pitch to general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. Now, the fate of the roster is entirely out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — On a recent Friday night, thousands of mostly young people trooped into a large auditorium in Lekki, an upscale part of Lagos. Inside, it was hard to discern the faces of people just meters away. The whole hall was dark, lit only by flashing green strobe lights from the stage. Those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee could miss its 1st women’s NCAA Tournament after closing season with 7 straight losses
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Tennessee has never failed to qualify for the women’s NCAA Tournament. Whether the Lady Vols make a 43rd consecutive appearance remains to be seen. The program that coach Pat Summitt built into a national powerhouse has fallen on tough times, culminating in Thursday night’s 76-64 loss to Alabama in the Southeastern ... Read More »
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