National Sports
Owners of Tigers, Red Wings create Detroit SportsNet to broadcast games
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — The owners of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings have created a regional sports network to broadcast their games. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment made the announcement on Monday. Detroit SportsNet will carry Tigers games this year and Red Wings games next season on cable, satellite and via in-market streaming. Last month, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals re-sign Dalton Risner to one-year deal to play right guard
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — For the first time in Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s career, the starting offensive line for the following season is set before the start of free agency after right guard Dalton Risner signed a one-year deal on Monday. “He’s a critical part of our offensive line,” coach Zac Taylor said. “A guy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks say Antetokounmpo is questionable for Celtics game as he seeks to return from calf strain
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on the verge of returning from a calf strain that has caused the two-time MVP to miss the Milwaukee Bucks’ last 15 games. The Bucks have released an injury report that lists Antetokounmpo as questionable for their Monday night game with the Boston Celtics. The 31-year-old Antetokounmpo hasn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Combine buzz centered on players who could be on the move and likely No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
While college players take center stage at the NFL scouting combine, teams are busy preparing their next moves along with evaluating potential draft picks. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is the consensus choice for the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 overall and it’s uncertain whether another quarterback will be selected in the first round. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A judge lets Chris Gabehart keep working at Spire, but bars his old JGR duties
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart can continue to work for Spire Motorsports as long as it is not the same duties he performed with his old NASCAR team. Gabehart is the chief motorsports officer at Spire, a job that encompasses most of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The A’s and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The Athletics had the highest success rate using the robot-umpire system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges as teams prepared for its regular-season debut March 25. San Francisco was second at 66.7%, followed by Cincinnati, Miami and San Diego at 61.9% ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer named NHL first star of the week
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK — New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named NHL first star of the week on Monday after leading all players with four goals last week. Schaefer, the top pick in last year’s NHL draft, also had an assist over the three-game stretch to help the Islanders record three straight multi-goal comeback victories. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rutgers fires women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington after season ends with 11 straight losses
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers fired women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington on Monday after the Scarlet Knights ended the season with 11 straight losses and failed to win 10 games for the second time in three years. Washington was 42-84 overall and 11-61 in Big Ten play over four seasons. The Knights were 9-20 this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
The Detroit Lions traded running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Detroit dealt a veteran ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tottenham bans three fans for Nazi salutes in Germany at Champions League game
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Tottenham banned three supporters on Monday for making Nazi salutes at a Champions League game in Germany in January. The club’s move came as UEFA fined Tottenham 30,000 euros ($35,000) on a charge of “racist and/or discriminatory behavior” for the gestures during a 2-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt last month. “We ... Read More »
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