March 2nd, 2026
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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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Iran’s World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

GENEVA (AP) — Iran’s place at the men’s World Cup in three months’ time was put in doubt Monday amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by the soccer tournament’s co-host the United States. Iran is due to play its three group stage games in the U.S. — two in Inglewood, California, then in Seattle ... Read More »

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Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney visits India

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in New Delhi, where the two leaders announced a series of agreements, including a strategic energy partnership. The agreements announced by Carney and Modi Monday include a $2.6 billion agreement in which Saskatoon-based Cameco would supply just under 22 million pounds of uranium ... Read More »

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Union files grievance, asks feds to suspend early retirement program

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

OTTAWA — The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a policy grievance and is asking the federal government to halt its planned early retirement program for public servants. The union argues the launch of the program has been “botched” and is asking for its suspension, arguing that it avoids obligations under workers’ collective agreements. ... Read More »

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Big Ten champion Michigan looking for guards to step up without L.J. Cason

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — No. 3 Michigan lost the best backup point guard in college basketball, according to coach Dusty May, when L.J. Cason tore a knee ligament as the team clinched an outright Big Ten title with a win at No. 10 Illinois. The Wolverines will certainly miss the smooth-shooting sophomore, who averaged ... Read More »

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Browns agree to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard from Texans, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to acquire offensive tackle Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans for a fifth-round pick, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the teams have not announced the deal, which can not become official until the start of ... Read More »

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MLB Spring Breakout becomes tournament next year, when lockout could impact exhibition schedule

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will expand its Spring Breakout of games involving top prospects into a tournament next year, when the big league exhibition schedule could be impacted by a possible lockout. MLB launched the breakout from March 14-17, 2024, and held a second edition from March 13-16 last year whose rosters ... Read More »

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Undefeated UConn remains atop women’s AP Top 25 poll as SEC has eight ranked teams, including half the top 10

By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Undefeated UConn remains atop women’s AP Top 25 poll as SEC has eight ranked teams, including half the top 10. The Associated Press... Read More »

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