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Alberta’s Kevin Koe tops Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen 6-4 at Montana’s Brier

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

ST. JOHN’S — Alberta’s Kevin Koe improved to 2-0 with a 6-4 win over Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen at the Montana’s Brier on Sunday. McEwen (1-1) took a 3-2 lead with a double in the fifth end and held a 4-3 edge after the eighth. However, Koe’s rink scored three in the 10th and final end ... Read More »

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Texas moves to No. 1 seed in latest NCAA women’s bracket preview, joins UConn, UCLA, South Carolina

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

Texas joined UConn, UCLA and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament if it began now. The Longhorns replaced Vanderbilt as the fourth top seed in the second reveal by the NCAA basketball selection committee of teams in line for the top 16 seeds Sunday. Texas was a No. 2 seed ... Read More »

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Man United flying high after 2-1 win against Crystal Palace. Arsenal hosts Chelsea

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United climbed up to third place in the Premier League with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Benjamin Sesko’s seventh goal in eight games sealed the win at Old Trafford that moved United above Aston Villa on goal difference. At the other end of the standings, Tottenham’s winless ... Read More »

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Kombouaré off to a winning start with new club as Paris FC beats Nice. Marseille hosts rival Lyon

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Veteran coach Antoine Kombouaré got off to a winning start with his latest club as Paris FC picked up a much-needed 1-0 home win against Nice on Sunday. The 62-year-old former defender is at his 10th club as coach, with Paris Saint-Germain, Lens and Nantes among his former teams. He was hired ... Read More »

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Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol signed a two-year contract extension through at least the 2028 season, the Cardinals announced Sunday. The deal includes a club option for 2029, the club said. “As I’ve gotten to know Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made the ... Read More »

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No. 7 Florida celebrates SEC title and sets sights on a top seed in the NCAA Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden was last to climb the ladder. He made the final few cuts, pulled down the net, waved it around and then tossed it into the air. It could have been smoother. Maybe it was to be expected since it’s been nearly 11 months since Golden and his ... Read More »

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Women’s cricket great Alyssa Healy ends her ODI career with 158 for Australia against India

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

HOBART, Australia (AP) — Women’s cricket great Alyssa Healy ended her One Day International career with a sublime knock of 158 as Australia comfortably beat India in Hobart on Sunday. The 35-year-old Healy will retire from all forms of cricket following a one-off test match against India in Perth starting on Friday. She hit 27 ... Read More »

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Rangers and Celtic draw 2-2 to boost Hearts’ Scottish title bid

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Celtic fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Rangers on Sunday and handed a major boost to Hearts’ unlikely Scottish title bid. The result leaves Hearts six points clear of Rangers at the top of the standings. Celtic is two points further back in third. Reo Hatate leveled ... Read More »

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Qatar soccer federation postpones all matches amid global tensions following the strikes on Iran

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Qatar soccer federation postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice on Sunday amid global tensions following the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. The QFA did not specifically mention the strikes when it announced the postponements on X, adding only that “new dates for the resumption of competitions will be announced ... Read More »

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AC Milan needs 2 late goals for a 2-0 win at Cremonese in Serie A

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

ROME (AP) — AC Milan needed two late goals to secure a 2-0 win at Cremonese in Serie A on Sunday and bounce back from its second loss of the season. Strahinja Pavlovic scored in the 90th and Rafael Leão added another five minutes into stoppage time for Milan, which had wasted a series of ... Read More »

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South Africa beats Zimbabwe to top Group 1 at T20 World Cup. India opts to field vs West Indies

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

DELHI, India (AP) — George Linde put in an all-round show as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets in their final Super 8 clash at the 2026 T20 World Cup. All-rounder Linde – brought in for today’s game to rest Keshav Maharaj – picked up 1-22 in three overs and then scored a crucial ... Read More »

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