March 2nd, 2026
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Combine buzz centered on players who could be on the move and likely No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

While college players take center stage at the NFL scouting combine, teams are busy preparing their next moves along with evaluating potential draft picks. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is the consensus choice for the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 overall and it’s uncertain whether another quarterback will be selected in the first round. ... Read More »

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A judge lets Chris Gabehart keep working at Spire, but bars his old JGR duties

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart can continue to work for Spire Motorsports as long as it is not the same duties he performed with his old NASCAR team. Gabehart is the chief motorsports officer at Spire, a job that encompasses most of ... Read More »

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The A’s and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The Athletics had the highest success rate using the robot-umpire system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges as teams prepared for its regular-season debut March 25. San Francisco was second at 66.7%, followed by Cincinnati, Miami and San Diego at 61.9% ... Read More »

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B.C. court approves settlement in class-action lawsuit against Vancouver Whitecaps

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has approved a $475,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the Vancouver Whitecaps and Major League Soccer after star players, including Lionel Messi, were promoted to play in a 2024 game but didn’t show up. Justice Andrew Majawa approved the settlement in a Vancouver court, finding it was fair ... Read More »

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New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer named NHL first star of the week

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK — New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named NHL first star of the week on Monday after leading all players with four goals last week. Schaefer, the top pick in last year’s NHL draft, also had an assist over the three-game stretch to help the Islanders record three straight multi-goal comeback victories. ... Read More »

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Rutgers fires women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington after season ends with 11 straight losses

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers fired women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington on Monday after the Scarlet Knights ended the season with 11 straight losses and failed to win 10 games for the second time in three years. Washington was 42-84 overall and 11-61 in Big Ten play over four seasons. The Knights were 9-20 this ... Read More »

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WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of ... Read More »

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Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Detroit dealt a veteran ... Read More »

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Tottenham bans three fans for Nazi salutes in Germany at Champions League game

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Tottenham banned three supporters on Monday for making Nazi salutes at a Champions League game in Germany in January. The club’s move came as UEFA fined Tottenham 30,000 euros ($35,000) on a charge of “racist and/or discriminatory behavior” for the gestures during a 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt last month. “We ... Read More »

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Duke extends No. 1 record in AP Top 25 as Michigan State, Nebraska and Texas Tech move into the top 10

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Duke extends No. 1 record in AP Top 25 as Michigan State, Nebraska and Texas Tech move into the top 10. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victim Abel Mwansa Jr. laid to rest in Zambia

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

KITWE — A 12-year-old boy killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., last month has been laid to rest after a funeral in the African country of Zambia, after his father told of his forgiveness for his son’s killer. Abel Mwansa Jr.’s family moved from Zambia to Tumbler Ridge in 2023, and the ... Read More »

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