March 1st, 2026
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Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history at COTA with 3rd straight win to start the season

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tyler Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the first three races of the season with a victory Sunday at the Circuit of Americas. Driving a Toyota co-owned by Michael Jordan, Reddick won the season-opening Daytona 500 and a week later at Atlanta, then won from ... Read More »

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Shane Lowry laments his blown lead at the Cognizant Classic: ‘I threw it away’

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Shane Lowry could envision the scene. His 4-year-old daughter came to PGA National for the final round of the Cognizant Classic on Sunday, and he wanted nothing more than to see her running across the 18th green in celebration. And with a three-shot lead and three holes left, such ... Read More »

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L.A. Kings fire coach Jim Hiller, name D.J. Smith as interim replacement

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings haven’t been the same team this season following their fourth straight first-round playoff exit, and general manager Ken Holland decided a coaching shakeup was the final chance to snap this team out of its funk. The Kings fired coach Jim Hiller on Sunday after losing five ... Read More »

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Michael Misa scores in overtime as the San Jose Sharks beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Michael Misa scored 1:40 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks topped the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Sunday for their second straight win. Misa scored for the second straight game when he drove down the slot before beating Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. It was the fourth goal of the season ... Read More »

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Hidalgo scores 30 points and Notre Dame tops No. 10 Louisville 65-62

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hannah Hidalgo scored 30 points and Notre Dame rallied for a 65-62 victory over No. 10 Louisville on Sunday. The Fighting Irish (20-9, 12-6 Atlantic Coast) outscored the Cardinals 9-2 in the final 4:25 to finish the regular season with five straight victories, and their All-American guard overcame foul trouble to ... Read More »

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USC 2nd-leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara abruptly out of the program with no explanation

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly a year after helping Auburn reach the Final Four, Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer a member of Southern California’s basketball program, the team said Sunday. He was the second-leading scorer while starting 22 of 26 games for the struggling Trojans this season, including a 14-point effort in an 82-67 loss ... Read More »

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Hjalmarsson, Messier score in 57-second span in Sceptres’ 2-1 win over Goldeneyes

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Sara Hjalmarsson and Laura Messier scored in a 57-second span in the first period, Raygan Kirk made 25 saves and the Toronto Sceptres beat the Vancouver Goldeneyes 2-1 on Sunday. Hjalmarsson opened the scoring at 7:10, taking a pass from Claire Dalton and firing a shot from the low hash ... Read More »

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Gray’s header in 9th minute of stoppage time helps NYCFC beat Union 2-1

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Tayvon Gray scored in the ninth minute of stoppage time to help New York City FC beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Sunday. Hannes Wolf scored in the 36th minute to give NYCFC (1-0-1) a 1-0 lead. Olwethu Makhanya was shown his second yellow card in the second minute of stoppage ... Read More »

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Mets infielder Grae Kessinger expected to miss at least 8 to 12 weeks with a hamstring injury

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets reserve infielder Grae Kessinger is expected to miss at least 8 to 12 weeks because of a left hamstring injury. According to MLB.com, manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday at spring training that surgery is a possibility for Kessinger, who left Friday’s win over St. Louis after ... Read More »

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Teravainen scores twice, Soderblom makes 22 saves in Blackhawks’ 4-0 win over Mammoth

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Teuvo Teravainen scored twice, Arvid Soderblom made 22 saves for his first NHL shutout and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak. Nick Foligo, and Landon Slaggert also scored to help the Blackhawks win for just their second win in 10 ... Read More »

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Raegen Beers scores 23 points to help No. 7 Oklahoma women beat Missouri 84-78

By Canadian Press on March 1st, 2026

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Raegen Beers had 23 points and nine rebounds, Aaliyah Chavez scored 18 and No. 7 Oklahoma beat Missouri 84-78 on Sunday. Payton Verhulst added 16 points and a season-best 12 rebounds for the Sooners (23-6, 11-5 Southeastern Conference), who have won 28 straight games against unranked opponents dating to last season. ... Read More »

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