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Despite poor start to MLS season, CF Montreal holding heads high
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s annual season-opening road trip has become a recurring headache for the club. Due to the lack of winterproofing at Stade Saputo and limited access to the Olympic Stadium’s indoor pitch, the club has been forced start every season without the support of a home crowd. At most, Montreal has played only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans agree to $7M extension with Trent Brown, shoring up offensive line after recent trades
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have agreed to a one-year contract extension with offensive tackle Trent Brown. Brown’s agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the deal is worth $7 million. The move comes after Houston traded right tackle Tytus Howard to Cleveland and sent center Juice Scruggs to Detroit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lens survives Lyon fightback to reach the French Cup semifinals on penalties
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LYON, France (AP) — Lens continued its impressive season by advancing to the semifinals of the French Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Lyon on Thursday. Lens is second in Ligue 1 — just four points behind Paris Saint-Germain — and survived a fightback by Lyon, having led 2-0 at halftime at Groupama Stadium ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs near her Southern California home and released, authorities said. A statement from Spears’ representative calls the arrest “inexcusable.” The California Highway Patrol said officers received a report shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday that someone in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tight end Jonnu Smith released by Steelers after disappointing 2025 season
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers released tight end Jonnu Smith on Thursday. Smith was acquired in a trade with Miami ahead of last season, but he couldn’t replicate the success he enjoyed in 2024 with the Dolphins. Smith had 38 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns for the Steelers while rushing nine times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gushue rides wave of hometown support to undefeated record in Brier pool play
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Spurred by a raucous hometown crowd, Brad Gushue’s curling team closed out pool play undefeated at Montana’s Brier with a 4-2 win over defending champion and reigning Olympic champion Brad Jacobs on Thursday. Gushue topped Pool A with an 8-0 record ahead of Jacobs at 7-1 in St. John’s, N.L. Gushue is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seahawks agree to new 2-year deal with LB Drake Thomas, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and linebacker Drake Thomas have agreed to a two-year contract, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Thomas was a restricted free agent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canada’s defence chief says allies may help Gulf states bombed by Iran
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s defence chief Gen. Jennie Carignan says allies are in talks about possibly helping Persian Gulf states defend themselves against bombing from Iran. Carignan says a meeting is set for Friday to discuss such a proposal among allied militaries and the Canadian Armed Forces would present a recommendation to the government. She did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 South Carolina reloaded after injuries, departures; aims for 4th straight SEC tourney title
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Losing the reigning Southeastern Conference Tournament MVP to a season-ending knee injury just weeks before the opening game might be enough to break some women’s basketball teams. Then again, South Carolina isn’t just any program. Coach Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks have displayed remarkable resiliency — not to mention capable depth — rebounding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lionel Messi and Inter Miami feted by President Donald Trump at the White House for MLS Cup title
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates were honored by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday for winning last year’s MLS Cup. Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps in December for the Major League Soccer title, and the Argentinian superstar was named the league’s MVP for the second consecutive season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morocco coach Walid Regragui quits just months before World Cup, Mohamed Ouahbi appointed successor
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco coach Walid Regragui has quit the team just months before it competes at the World Cup, he confirmed at a late-night press conference on Thursday. Regragui’s departure — less than 100 days before the United States, Canada and Mexico host the World Cup from June 11 to July 19 — ... Read More »
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