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Trial set for Quebec man charged with dangerous driving of a plane
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
A Quebec student pilot will head to court this month after his plane crashed during a “solo flight” with a friend as a passenger. Jean-Frédéric Pinard-Decelles, who was 30 years old at the time, was charged with criminal negligence and dangerous driving of an aircraft. His trial is set for March 16 at the Longueuil, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chargers release Mekhi Becton and Will Dissly ahead of the new league year
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers released guard Mekhi Becton and tight end Will Dissly on Wednesday, a week before the NFL’s new league year begins. The team also waived tackle Savion Washington. Becton started 15 of 16 games after signing with the Bolts last offseason. His departure leaves the Bolts in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lazio and Atalanta draw 2-2 in 1st leg of Italian Cup semifinals
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ROME (AP) — Lazio and Atalanta traded four second-half goals in a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Italian Cup semifinals Wednesday. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru took advantage of a through pass from former Atalanta midfielder Daniel Maldini to put Lazio ahead two minutes after the break. Mario Pasalic equalized four minutes later for Atalanta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dahmen loses a full PGA Tour card and works his way into a $20M event at Bay Hill
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Joel Dahmen was down to his last chance to keep his full PGA Tour card at the final tournament of the year. He missed the cut, headed home to Arizona to be with his newborn son and had a month to ponder a future that didn’t look terribly bright. To be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence to seek directed verdict on two charges in Frank Stronach sex assault case
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
TORONTO — The lawyer representing Frank Stronach says she plans to seek a directed verdict on charges related to two of the complainants in his Toronto sexual assault case. Defence lawyer Leora Shemesh told the court Wednesday that the motion — which asks the judge to enter a not-guilty verdict on grounds that the essential ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patriots tell 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs he’ll be released next week, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
The New England Patriots have informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he’ll be released when the new league year begins next week, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team hasn’t announced its intention. Diggs posted a goodbye on social media, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goalkeeper hospitalized after firecracker explodes near him in German soccer game
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ESSEN, Germany (AP) — A goalkeeper was taken to the hospital and a German soccer game was suspended for around 40 minutes after a firecracker thrown from the stands exploded near him, his team said Wednesday. Felix Wienand was playing for Rot-Weiss Essen against Waldhof Mannheim in the German third division when the firecracker exploded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How Canada’s position on the Iran war has evolved throughout the week
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s position on the war in Iran has been from the outset one of supporting the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. But in recent days, Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on all sides to respect international law and has said the military action in Iran appeared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young players impress as Leverkusen gets a much-needed win at Hamburg in Bundesliga
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Two of Bayer Leverkusen’s young players combined for a breakthrough goal to beat Hamburger SV 1-0 in the Bundesliga on Wednesday and boost the team’s fading challenge for Champions League qualification. Leverkusen was having a frustrating game, with a goal ruled out for handball and a penalty decision overturned on video ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Washington Capitals sign Ethen Frank to a 2-year, $4 million contract extension
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Capitals have signed forward Ethen Frank to a two-year, $4 million contract extension. The team announced the move Wednesday. The 28-year-old Frank has provided good depth scoring this season with 11 goals and 12 assists in 52 games. He is tied for seventh in the NHL in goals among players ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89. Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family. Spokeswoman Katy Lonergan said a cause of ... Read More »
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