National Sports
Southampton stuns Premier League Fulham to advance to the FA Cup quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
Southampton produced an FA Cup upset to knock out Premier League side Fulham on Sunday. Ross Stewart’s 91st-minute penalty sealed a 1-0 win for the Championship side at Craven Cottage and booked its place in the quarterfinals. The game was heading to extra time when Joachim Andersen brought down Finn Azaz in the box late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dan Bradbury wins Joburg Open for the second time with a tough par save at the end
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Dan Bradbury of England hit the perfect chip at just the right time, saving par on the final hole Sunday for a 5-under 65 and a one-shot victory in the Joburg Open. His clutch par on the 18th hole at Houghton Golf Club denied Casey Jarvis of South Africa a chance to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roaring crowd of 8,992 sets a new Para ice hockey attendance record at Milan Cortina for US vs Italy
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — The opening Para ice hockey match at the Milan Cortina Winter Games set a new record attendance for the sport at a major tournament. The preliminary round match between four-time defending champion United States and host nation Italy drew 8,992 spectators for a high-octane atmosphere on Saturday night. That not only broke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Japan rallies late to beat Australia 4-3 behind Masataka Yoshida’s home run, Taiwan tops South Korea
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
TOKYO (AP) — Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 on Sunday behind a seventh-inning, two-run homer with two out by Masataka Yoshida in the World Baseball Classic. Japan added two insurance runs in the eighth. Ukyo Shuto scored on Teruaki Sato’s double and Sosuke Genda came in when Ky Hampton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RFU chief backs Steve Borthwick after England’s bruising Six Nations slide
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — England coach Steve Borthwick has been backed by his boss after a third straight defeat in the Six Nations. Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney said he was “fully committed” to Borthwick even after a “hugely disappointing” run of results. England was fifth in the table after starting the championship as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Zealand wins the toss and opts to bowl against India in the T20 World Cup final
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Mitchell Santner won the toss as New Zealand opted to bowl against defending champions India in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday. It is a second consecutive T20 World Cup final for India after it beat South Africa in 2024 at Barbados to claim a second title. India won the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daniel Berger’s lead cut to one shot over Akshay Bhatia at Bay Hill
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia waited just long enough for his putt to take a final turn and drop for birdie Sunday morning, allowing him to cut Daniel Berger’s lead to one shot in the rain-delayed Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. They had to play two full holes to complete the third round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo highlights from the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
The Milan Cortina Games mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics. Athletes will compete across 79 events in six sports. It is the biggest Winter Paralympics ever, with a record female participation, according to the IPC. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Atle Lie McGrath wins first World Cup slalom since his Olympic exit into the forest
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
KRANJSKA GORA, Slovenia (AP) — From Olympic despair in a course-side forest to a joyous win in the World Cup. Atle Lie McGrath ’s emotions came full circle Sunday when he protected his first-run lead to win a tough and sun-baked World Cup slalom by just 0.01 seconds. It was the first men’s slalom since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!South Korea edges Australia for top spot in Group A at Women’s Asian Cup. Philippines ousts Iran
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — South Korea edged host Australia for top spot in Group A at the Women’s Asian Cup on goal difference after a 3-3 draw Sunday in front of a tournament-record crowd at Sydney’s Stadium Australia. Philippines maintained a chance of advancing to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 win over Iran in another Group ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jon Rahm takes LIV Golf Hong Kong to end winless run
By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026
HONG KONG (AP) — Jon Rahm won the LIV Golf Hong Kong event on Sunday for his first individual title since 2024. Rahm shot 6 under in the final round and finished 23 under for the tournament, three shots ahead of runner-up Thomas Detry. The Spaniard hadn’t won a title since LIV Golf Chicago in ... Read More »
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