National Sports

Venus Williams’ comeback hits another snag as she falls in 1st round to Diane Perry in Indian Wells

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Venus Williams dropped out of the BNP Paribas Open in the first round Thursday, falling 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-1 to Diane Parry of France. The 45-year-old Williams, who has lost her last eight WTA matches, received a wild card into the singles and doubles draws for the tournament in the ... Read More »

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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant to remain out at least 2 more weeks with elbow injury

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues to recover from a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. The Grizzlies announced Thursday that Morant was progressing in his rehabilitation but was still experiencing discomfort. The two-time All-Star had follow-up imaging Wednesday that ... Read More »

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Blanchet leads Puerto Rico as John Daly’s son makes PGA Tour debut with a 70

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — John Daly II had an easier time, and a far easier golf course, than his father in his PGA Tour debut. The 22-year-old son of John Daly opened with a 2-under 70 in the Puerto Rico Open on Thursday, where the kids were all the rage and Chandler Blanchet ... Read More »

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Danica Patrick says she chose to leave Sky Sports’ F1 coverage

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

Danica Patrick said Thursday it was her decision to not return to Sky Sports as an analyst for the upcoming Formula 1 season that began this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. Patrick joined the broadcast team in 2021 following her retirement from racing, which included stints in both IndyCar and NASCAR. Her departure from ... Read More »

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Brazilian soccer player suspended for 12 games after sexist remarks about a female referee

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian sports court said on Thursday it suspended a defender of top-flight club Red Bull Bragantino for 12 matches because of sexist remarks he made about a female referee after a Sao Paulo state league game. Defender Gustavo Marques was also fined in 30,000 Brazilian reais ($5,700) for his comments ... Read More »

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No. 7 Oklahoma roll past Florida in SEC Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Raegan Beers had 18 points and seven rebounds, Aaliyah Chavez added 17 points and No. 7 Oklahoma used a dominant third quarter to rout Florida 82-64 on Thursday and advance to the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Zya Vann scored 14 points and Brooklyn Stewart chipped in with 12 for the Sooners ... Read More »

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Izoje pours in 23, Syracuse women hold on to beat California 70-59 in ACC Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Uche Izoje recorded 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead Syracuse to a 70-59 win over California on Thursday in the ACC Tournament. It marked Syracuse’s first ACC Tournament win since 2021 and sent the Orange to the quarterfinals after doubling their conference win total from last season. The Orange struck ... Read More »

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Penn State fires women’s basketball coach Carolyn Kieger after 7 seasons

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State fired women’s basketball coach Carolyn Kieger on Thursday after seven seasons. Kieger finishes with an 84-123 record. The Lady Lions went 11-18 this season and 4-14 in Big Ten play and did not make the 14-team field for the conference tournament. “We appreciate coach Kieger’s commitment and passion ... Read More »

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Daniel Berger shoots a 63 and builds a 3-shot lead at Bay Hill

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Berger has enough history at Bay Hill to know what kind of test to expect. He made nine birdies, all but one of them inside 10 feet, for a 9-under 63 and a round no one was expecting Thursday in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Berger posted his bogey-free round in ... Read More »

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Saints all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan says he’s entering free agency

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan is entering free agency for the first time in his career, yet isn’t ruling out remaining with New Orleans. “We shall see what happens,” Jordan told The Associated Press on Thursday. “It’s obvious that I have to be a free agent. What else would you ... Read More »

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