March 5th, 2026
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Ladine, Howell lead Washington women to 76-64 win over USC in Big Ten Tournament’s second round

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Elle Ladine scored a season-high 25 points, Avery Howell added 18 points and nine rebounds and Washington defeated USC 76-64 in the second round of Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. The eighth-seeded Huskies (22-9) will take on top seed and second-ranked UCLA in a Friday quarterfinal. Hannah Stines scored 12 points, Brynn ... Read More »

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Saskatchewan Roughriders seek someone who is energetic, keen to dress like rodent

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

If you are young, energetic and willing to dress like a football-obsessed rodent, there may be a job for you with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The defending CFL champions are hosting auditions for the next person to embody their beloved, furry mascot Gainer the Gopher. The team’s online job posting says they’re looking for someone who ... Read More »

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Canada’s Mackie races to gold, McKeever takes bronze at U23 cross-country worlds

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

LILLEHAMMER — Alison Mackie won gold in the women’s 20‑kilometre mass start and fellow Canadian Xavier McKeever took bronze in the men’s event Thursday at the 2026 under-23 cross-country skiing championships. Mackie, from Edmonton, finished her race in 49 minutes 41 seconds, with Norway’s Eva Ingebrigtsen finishing second and France’s Léonie Perry third. The 20-year-old ... Read More »

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Vertigo sidelines Alex Bowman, forcing him out of Sunday’s Phoenix NASCAR race

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman will miss the NASCAR race Sunday at Phoenix Raceway after he was diagnosed with vertigo. Bowman was too ill to continue racing last Sunday at Circuit of the Americas in Texas and was replaced mid-race by Myatt Snider, who had been working in the pits for ... Read More »

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum listed as ‘questionable,’ on verge of return 9 months after Achilles surgery

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is on the verge of making a return to NBA action nine months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon injury during last season’s playoffs. Tatum was listed as questionable on the Celtics’ injury report on Thursday ahead of the team’s home matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on ... Read More »

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AP Mock Draft 1.0: Edge rushers go 2-3-4 after Raiders take QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

Fernando Mendoza won a Heisman Trophy, led Indiana to its first national championship and will be the No. 1 overall pick when the Las Vegas Raiders are on the clock next month. The rest of the NFL draft isn’t that clear-cut. It’s not even a certainty another quarterback will be selected in the first round ... Read More »

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Celtics list Jayson Tatum as questionable, clearing way for his return 9 months after Achilles tendon surgery

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics list Jayson Tatum as questionable, clearing way for his return 9 months after Achilles tendon surgery. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Strack ties career high with 33 points to lead Kentucky women over Georgia 76-61 in SEC Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Clara Strack made a career-high five 3-pointers in matching her career best of 33 points and No. 17 Kentucky defeated No. 22 Georgia 76-61 in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday. Strack, a 6-foot-5 center, was 5 of 7 from the arc, 12 of 22 overall and grabbed ... Read More »

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Mia Moore scores 10 of her 19 in the 4th and Clemson women beat Virginia 63-50 in ACC Tournament

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Mia Moore scored 10 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter, Taylor Johnson-Matthews finished with 10 points and Clemson beat Virginia 63-50 on Thursday in the second round of the ACC Tournament. Clemson (21-10), which reached 21 wins in a season for the first time since 2000-01, advances to play ... Read More »

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Bills are getting receiver D.J. Moore in a trade with the Bears, AP sources say

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

The Buffalo Bills agreed Thursday to acquire wide receiver D.J. Moore from the Chicago Bears, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press. Buffalo is sending a second-round pick in the draft this year to Chicago for Moore and a fifth-rounder, the people said. They spoke to the AP on condition of ... Read More »

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Buffalo Bills agree to acquire receiver D.J. Moore in a trade with the Chicago Bears, two people tell the AP

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills agree to acquire receiver D.J. Moore in a trade with the Chicago Bears, two people tell the AP. The Associated Press... Read More »

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