March 7th, 2026
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A 104-point outburst at Allen Fieldhouse puts Kansas’ boom-or-bust season in focus

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Darryn Peterson tried to steal the show from Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. on Senior Day at Kansas. Turned out they all shared in the spotlight. Peterson, the freshman sensation and potential No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, poured in 27 points while going 10 of 15 from the ... Read More »

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Brad Gushue bows out of his last Brier, leaves a glittering curling legacy

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

ST. JOHN’S — Brad Gushue bowed out of his final Canadian men’s curling championship without a storybook ending, but as a folk hero of the sport. The 45-year-old from St. John’s N.L., wanted to go out a winner with a record seventh Brier title to bookend the first he won in his hometown in 2017. ... Read More »

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Eagles, Jordan Davis agree to 3-year, $78 million deal, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

Defensive tackle Jordan Davis and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on a three-year, $78 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been announced, said the contract includes $65 million guaranteed. Davis, a first-round pick in ... Read More »

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Greenwood’s league-leading 15th goal moves Marseille into 3rd spot as Nantes loses again in France

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

PARIS (AP) — Mason Greenwood scored his league-leading 15th goal of the season as Marseille held on for a much-needed 1-0 win at Toulouse to move into third place in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The English forward turned in a cross from Brazilian winger Igor Paixão in the 17th minute to move one ahead of ... Read More »

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Imari Berry’s 22 points, 10 rebounds lead No. 12 Louisville women past No. 16 North Carolina 65-57

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Imari Berry scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead No. 12 Louisville past No. 16 North Carolina 65-57 in a semifinal of the ACC Tournament on Saturday. The No. 2 seed Cardinals led by five points heading to the fourth quarter and quickly pushed their lead to 10. Third-seeded ... Read More »

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Yamal’s curling strike gives Barcelona a hard-fought win at Athletic Bilbao

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lamine Yamal once again showed his ability to decide a game when Barcelona’s teenage star broke the deadlock with a gorgeous strike to earn a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. The game was wide open with Athletic attacking in waves at its San Mames Stadium before Yamal tilted the ... Read More »

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Okorie scores 33 and Stanford hits 11 3s to beat N.C. State 85-84

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Ebuka Okorie scored 33 points and Stanford hit 11 3-pointers to help beat North Carolina State 85-84 on Saturday in an Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season finale. Stanford (20-11, 9-9) has won four consecutive games while N.C. State (19-12, 10-8) extended its losing streak to four. Stanford used a 13-3 run for ... Read More »

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UConn’s Dan Hurley beefing with officials again just in time for March Madness

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Add another chapter to UConn coach Dan Hurley’s combative history with officials just as March Madness is approaching. Hurley was ejected from the fourth-ranked Huskies’ 68-62 loss to Marquette on Saturday after picking up two technical fouls with one second remaining. Hurley argued that UConn’s Silas Demary Jr. was fouled by Marquette’s ... Read More »

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Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer throws 4 no-hit innings in spring debut at age 41

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer had a vintage performance in his first spring training outing for the Toronto Blue Jays, with the 41-year-old throwing four no-hit innings in a 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The three-time Cy Young Award winner signed a $3 million, one-year contract in February and is entering ... Read More »

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Blue Jays top Phillies 1-0 in Scherzer’s first start of pre-season

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

CLEARWATER — Jonatan Clase hit into a force out at second base in the ninth inning that scored Rafael Lantigua as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in Max Scherzer’s return to the mound on Saturday in exhibition play. Scherzer pitched four hitless innings, with one strikeout and one walk given up ... Read More »

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Parks scores twice in second half, New York City FC rolls Orlando City 5-0

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Keaton Parks scored twice in the second half, and New York City FC rolled past Orlando City 5-0 on Saturday in its home opener. New York City (2-1-0) moved into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference with the win. Orlando (0-0-3) played most of the game with 10 ... Read More »

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