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Pierre scores 18 to lift TCU past Cincinnati, 73-63

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jayden Pierre had 18 points, five rebounds and five assists, Liutauras Lelevicius added 14 points, and TCU took down Cincinnati 73-63 in a regular-season finale for both teams. David Punch scored 13 points, dished seven assists and grabbed three steals for the Horned Frogs (21-10, 11-7 Big 12). It was ... Read More »

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Tall scores 22, St. Rose 17 and No. 23 Princeton women wrap up Ivy title with 78-55 win over Yale

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Fadima Tall scored 22 points, Madison St. Rose added 17 and No. 23 Princeton captured the Ivy League regular-season title with a 78-55 victory over Yale on Saturday. Leading by 10 points heading to the fourth quarter, Princeton (24-3, 12-2 Ivy League) blew the game open in the final 10 minutes. ... Read More »

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Rice leads No. 2 UCLA past No. 11 Ohio State 72-62 in Big Ten tourney semis

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kiki Rice scored 17 points to lead five UCLA players in double figures and the Bruins won their school-record 24th consecutive game, 72-62 over No. 11 Ohio State on Saturday in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. Conference Player of the Year Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalic each scored 14 points for the ... Read More »

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Peterson scores 27, White and Council also star as No. 14 KU routs K-State 104-85 on Senior Day

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Freshman star Darryn Peterson scored 27 points in his likely Allen Fieldhouse finale, Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. had memorable senior send-offs of their own, and No. 14 Kansas routed Kansas State 104-85 on Saturday. Peterson, the potential No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA draft, was an efficient 10 ... Read More »

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Griezmann not moving to MLS this season, Atletico Madrid sporting director says

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

MADRID (AP) — Antoine Griezmann is not making an imminent move to Major League Soccer, according to the sporting director of Atletico Madrid. The 34-year-old former France star had been linked to a transfer to Orlando City. But Atletico sporting director Mateu Alemany said Saturday that “he has this season and two more years with ... Read More »

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No. 7 Houston rallies past Oklahoma State 82-75

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Reserve Chase McCarty scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half and Houston rallied for an 82-75 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. Kingston Flemings added 13 points, five rebounds and nine assists for Houston (26-5 overall, 14-4 Big 12 Conference), which clinched the No. 2 seed in the ... Read More »

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St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt is retiring after 19 seasons

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

Two-time Atlantic 10 men’s basketball coach of the year Mark Schmidt announced he is retiring after his 19th season at St. Bonaventure, ending one of the most successful tenures in school history. Schmidt made the announcement on Saturday, following a regular-season ending 68-63 loss to Davidson. The 63-year-old will stay on to coach St. Bonaventure ... Read More »

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Arkansas’ John Calipari becomes 5th Division I men’s coach to reach 900 victories

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Arkansas coach John Calipari became the fifth Division I men’s basketball coach to reach 900 career wins with the Razorbacks’ 88-84 victory over Missouri on Saturday. Arkansas (23-8, 13-5 SEC) delivered Calipari the milestone victory without Southeastern Conference leading scorer Darius Acuff Jr., who missed the game with an undisclosed injury. ... Read More »

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Midfielder Julian Brandt to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Julian Brandt is to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken told broadcaster Sky on Saturday that the club and player had agreed not to extend Brandt’s contract, which expires at the end of the season. Ricken was speaking after Brandt set up Maximilian ... Read More »

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Wardley, Daniels return as Canadian women set for HSBC SVNS rugby event

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

VANCOUVER — Pulling on the Canadian jersey to compete at the HSBC SVNS Vancouver tournament this weekend is extra special for Keyara Wardley and Chloe Daniels. Injuries have prevented both women from appearing with the national team since helping Canada win a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. “It’s means everything,” Wardley said earlier ... Read More »

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Wrexham leads twice and takes Chelsea to extra time before losing 4-2 in the FA Cup

By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026

Against the world champion, Wrexham came agonizingly close to another spectacular plot twist. Substitute Lewis Brunt was a matter of inches offside when he headed in what looked like an equalizing goal in a thrilling FA Cup fifth round clash against Premier League giant Chelsea on Saturday. Wrexham – in front of Hollywood owners Ryan ... Read More »

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