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Nordic worlds hit by Norwegian ski jump cheating scandal. Sweden’s Karlsson wins cross country race
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
TRONDHEIM, Norway (AP) — Norway’s ski jumping team wore manipulated suits during the Nordic world championships, a member of the country’s ski federation said Sunday. Norwegian team manager Jan-Erik Aalbu said at a news conference that the jumpsuits were deliberately altered. Two Norwegians had been disqualified after organizers said their suits broke the rules. Reports ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bills reward QB Josh Allen with new contract following his first NFL MVP season
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million, which would make him among the league’s highest-paid players. The Buffalo Bills announced the agreement, which adds two years to Allen’s contract and locks the 28-year-old in through the 2030 season. ESPN.com reported ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcomers Jankowski, Stankoven lead Hurricanes to 4-2 win over Jets
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Mark Jankowski scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Sunday. Logan Stankoven and Seth Jarvis also scored for the Hurricanes, who won their fourth straight game. Frederik Andersen stopped 20 shots. Alex Iafallo and Adam Lowry scored for the Jets, and Connor Hellebuyck made 23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Newcomers Jankowski and Stankoven lead Hurricanes to 4-2 win over Jets
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Mark Jankowski scored two goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Sunday. Logan Stankoven and Seth Jarvis also scored for the Hurricanes, who won their fourth straight game. Frederik Andersen stopped 20 shots. Alex Iafallo and Adam Lowry scored for the Jets, and Connor Hellebuyck made 23 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs’ injuries have reached the absurd with stars Irving and Davis already sidelined
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Dwight Powell walked to the bench with blood streaming down his forehead while teammate Kessler Edwards lay flat on his back holding his head. The Dallas Mavericks have lost Kyrie Irving to a season-ending knee injury, and there’s no timetable for Anthony Davis’ return after the star forward injured a groin in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christopher Bell holds off Denny Hamlin at Phoenix to win third straight NASCAR Cup Series race
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Christopher Bell Bell became the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three straight races in the NextGen car, holding off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin by 0.049 seconds to win the second-closest race in Phoenix Raceway history on Sunday. Bell started 11th in the 312-mile race after winning at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Davante Adams agrees to a 2-year, $46 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Davante Adams agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, bringing the three-time All-Pro back to his native California. Adams’ deal could be worth up to $46 million with the Rams, who will move on from Super Bowl 56 MVP Cooper Kupp with Adams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dodgers right-hander Michael Grove out for the season after shoulder surgery
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove will miss the upcoming season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The 28-year-old right-hander has pitched in parts of the last three seasons for the Dodgers. He had a 4-4 record with a 5.02 ERA last year, throwing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Carolina coach Dawn Staley: We deserve to be the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said her team deserves to be the No. 1 overall seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament following a dominant run through the Southeastern Conference Tournament, culminating in an impressive 64-45 rout of No. 1 Texas in Sunday’s championship game. The Gamecocks (30-3) entered the SEC Tournament ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets and linebacker Jamien Sherwood agree to terms on a 3-year, $45 million deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
The New York Jets and linebacker Jamien Sherwood agreed to terms Sunday on a three-year deal worth $45 million, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The contract includes $30 million in guaranteed money, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement wasn’t announced by the Jets. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jensen scores 19, No. 23 Creighton women cruise past Seton Hall to face UConn in Big East final
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2025
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Lauren Jensen scored 19 points and No. 23 Creighton cruised past Seton Hall 73-44 on Sunday in the semifinals of the Big East Conference Tournament. The second-seeded Bluejays get a chance to avenge its only two conference losses to UConn — by 11 and 19 points — when they face the ... Read More »
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