National Sports
Ronaldo scores to send Al-Nassr into the AFC Champions League Elite quarters
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was on target as Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr beat Iran’s Esteghlal 3-0 to progress to the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday. Ronaldo, who has yet to win a trophy for Al-Nassr since signing for the Riyadh club in December 2022, missed the 0-0 draw in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unbeaten filly Chantilly among 69 horses nominated for $1-million North America Cup.
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. — Unbeaten filly Chantilly was among 69 three-year-old pacers nominated Monday for the $1-million North America Cup, one of the premier events in harness racing. The Grade 1 race is slated for June 14 at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Chantilly was the lone filly nominated. The 69 nominations are up from 67 last year. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knight, Stacey, Rooney named PWHL’s three stars of the week
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
TORONTO — Boston Fleet forward Hilary Knight, Montréal Victoire forward Laura Stacey and Minnesota Frost goaltender Maddie Rooney are the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s three stars of the week. Knight collected her first career PWHL hat trick and added an assist in Wednesday’s 5-2 victory over New York. It was the 35-year-old’s second multi-goal game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giants agree to terms with former Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo on a 3-year deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The New York Giants and cornerback Paulson Adebo agreed to terms on a three-year contract on Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Adebo was a starter for four years with the New Orleans Saints, who drafted him in the third round out of Stanford in 2021. He played in only seven ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers cut veteran defensive tackle Ogunjobi, tender restricted free agent running back Warren
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi on Monday, a move that will free up some salary cap space ahead of free agency. Ogunjobi, the team’s Waler Payton Man of the Year nominee last season, spent three years in Pittsburgh. He finished with a career-low 41 tackles in 2024 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gondola falls near base of lift at Kicking Horse ski resort near Golden, B.C.
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
GOLDEN ROCK — Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in southeastern British Columbia says it has closed for the day after a gondola cabin fell to the ground. Photos online show the cabin on its side near the base of a lift. A notice posted online by the ski resort outside Golden, B.C., says the incident occurred ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penn fires men’s basketball coach Steve Donahue after going 8-19 in his 9th season in charge
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Penn fired men’s basketball coach Steve Donahue on Monday after the Quakers went 8-19 in his ninth season on the job. Athletic director Alanna Wren announced the move 48 hours after the team lost to Princeton in its season finale. “Steve has been steadfast in his commitment to the program and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals agree to deals with defensive tackles B.J. Hill and T.J. Slaton, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals strengthened the interior of their defensive line, agreeing on contracts with defensive tackles B.J. Hill and T.J. Slaton, two people with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contracts haven’t been announced. Hill is staying in Cincinnati on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arkansas State women beat top-seeded James Madison for the program’s first NCAA Tournament bid
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Crislyn Rose scored 23 points, Mimi McCollister added 16 and No. 2 seed Arkansas State beat top-seeded James Madison 86-79 in overtime on Monday for the program’s first Sun Belt Tournament championship. Arkansas State (21-10) clinched the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance after handing James Madison (28-5) its first loss since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian Horner wanted to leave a sordid season behind him. Boos mar early days for F1 executive
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
Any hope Christian Horner had of leaving last year’s sordid season behind him was dashed at Formula 1’s splashy London car launch last month when the Red Bull Racing leader was booed. The vitriol aimed at Horner and four-time reigning champion Max Verstappen was so bad that governing body FIA was forced to acknowledge it. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commanders agree to sign DT Javon Kinlaw, acquire LT Laremy Tunsil from the Texans, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The Washington Commanders made two big splashes Monday in the opening hours of NFL free agency, agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and acquiring standout offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil in a trade with the Houston Texans, a person with knowledge of the moves told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP ... Read More »
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