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Murphy, Murray lead Pelicans to 122-111 win over Raptors in Ingram’s return to New Orleans

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 28 points, Dejounte Murray added 27 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 122-111 on Wednesday night, spoiling Brandon Ingram’s return to the city where he played for six seasons. Murray had his highest-scoring game since his return from a torn right Achilles tendon that ... Read More »

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Demidov breaks 3rd-period tie in the Canadiens’ 3-2 victory over the Senators

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ivan Demidov broke a tie with 7:20 left, Jacob Fowler made 32 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. Demidov scored off Alex Newhook’s rebound and Montreal held on a night after beating Toronto 3-1 at home. Juraj Slafkovsky and ... Read More »

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Murphy and Murray lead Pelicans to 122-111 win over Raptors in Ingram’s return to New Orleans

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 28 points, Dejounte Murray added 27 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Toronto Raptors 122-111 on Wednesday night, spoiling Brandon Ingram’s return to the city where he played for six seasons. Murray had his highest-scoring game since his return from a torn right Achilles tendon that ... Read More »

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Demidov scores game-winner, Canadiens beat Senators 3-2

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

OTTAWA — Ivan Demidov scored the game-winner to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. Demidov also had an assist in the game. Juraj Slafkovsky and Alexandre Texier scored Montreal’s other goals, with goaltender Jacob Fowler earning the win with 32 saves. Demidov produced the winner for Montreal ... Read More »

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Desmond Bane scores 35 points to help the Magic beat the Cavaliers 128-122

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Desmond Bane had a 3-pointer and two free throws in the final 17.4 seconds to cap a 35-point night and help the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-122 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victory. Paolo Banchero added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Magic. Tristan ... Read More »

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US gets the help it needs from Italy and advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — A day later than its manager originally proclaimed, the United States punched its ticket to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. The Americans got the help they needed from Italy and could start to relax by the middle innings as Italy routed Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday night, giving the Azzurri the ... Read More »

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Pasquantino has WBC’s first 3-homer game to lead Italy over Mexico, advancing US to quarterfinals

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

Vinnie Pasquantino had the World Baseball Classic’s first three-homer game, leading Italy over Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday night to win Pool B and advance the United States to the quarterfinals as group’s second-place team. Italy’s victory ended a day of uncertainty for the Americans, who needed help to reach the quarterfinals after losing to Italy ... Read More »

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Konecny, Zegras score in 2nd period, help rally Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Capitals

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras scored in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday night. Washington has lost four of its last five games and is tied with Philadelphia at 71 points. Both teams are seven points behind Boston in the race for ... Read More »

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Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge sues university over firing

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge sued the university, its board of regents and its athletics director Wednesday for firing him in 2023 while the NCAA investigated allegations of in-person scouting and sign-stealing. Partridge’s lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Michigan argues that his “termination was wholly unjustified and ... Read More »

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Chris Beard’s Ole Miss team stuns Texas at SEC tourney, hurting the Longhorns’ NCAA hopes

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Texas came to Music City needing at least a victory to bolster its NCAA Tournament resume. The Longhorns’ former coach put a dent into those hopes Wednesday night. Fired by Texas on Jan. 5, 2023, in his second season, Chris Beard got some payback Wednesday night when Mississippi beat the 10th-seeded ... Read More »

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Messi held pointless as Inter Miami and Nashville play to scoreless draw in CONCACAF Champions Cup

By Canadian Press on March 11th, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lionel Messi was held scoreless and Inter Miami and Nashville SC played to a scoreless draw in the teams’ first game in the CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 on Wednesday night. The teams will meet again on March 18 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale to decide which squad advances ... Read More »

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