March 9th, 2026
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Raiders agree to a 3-year, $30M contract to retain CB Eric Stokes, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract on Monday to retain cornerback Eric Stokes, a person with knowledge of deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been finalized. Stokes’ deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money. He ... Read More »

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Memphis fires women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons after 30-61 record in 3 seasons

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis fired women’s basketball coach Alex Simmons on Monday after the Tigers went 30-61 during her three seasons. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the decision Monday, saying this was the right time for a change. “We remain committed to building a program that competes at the highest level of our conference ... Read More »

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Duke marks record 150th week at No. 1 in men’s AP Top 25, Arizona and Michigan next; Wisconsin, Louisville rejoin poll

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Duke marks record 150th week at No. 1 in men’s AP Top 25, Arizona and Michigan next; Wisconsin, Louisville rejoin poll. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Team Penske’s Phoenix sweep caps a historic IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheader weekend

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Josef Newgarden threw down the gauntlet shortly after winning the IndyCar opener of the “desert doubleheader” at Phoenix Raceway that paired Roger Penske’s open-wheel series with NASCAR for a first-ever twin billing at an oval track. His victory in IndyCar’s first race at Phoenix since 2018 set up Team Penske for ... Read More »

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Kerri Einarson’s curling team gears up for world championship in Calgary

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

Curling doesn’t stop in Canada. The women’s world championship opens Saturday in Calgary. On the heels of Matt Dunstone’s Manitoba team winning a national men’s championship in St. John’s, N.L., Kerri Einarson’s foursome out of Gimli, Man., will represent the host country in Alberta. Einarson is a two-time bronze medallist in world championships after finishing ... Read More »

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Colts reach 4-year, $116 million deal to keep WR Alec Pierce, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts and receiver Alec Pierce have agreed to a four-year, $116 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday. The person requested anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced. Pierce has been a key component in the Colts offense ... Read More »

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Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce nearing a deal for his 14th season, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce are nearing a deal to bring the four-time All-Pro tight end back for a 14th season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because a contract had yet to be finalized. ... Read More »

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Heat will receive a second-round pick from the Hornets related to the Terry Rozier trade

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat are receiving a second-round pick in this year’s draft from the Charlotte Hornets, which essentially becomes additional compensation related to the trade of Terry Rozier two years ago. The pick will be the more favorable of either Golden State’s or Denver’s second-round selections. The agreement, revealed Monday, was struck ... Read More »

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South Korea joins Japan in WBC quarterfinals, advances with 7-2 win over Australia

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

South Korea advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, moving past the first round for the first time since 2009 by beating Australia 7-2 on Monday night at the Tokyo Dome behind four RBIs from Bo Gyeong Moon, who leads the tournament with 11. The South Koreans (2-2) finished second in Group C ... Read More »

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No. 2 UCLA ends UConn run as unanimous No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25, Texas jumps South Carolina to move up to No. 3

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — No. 2 UCLA ends UConn run as unanimous No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25, Texas jumps South Carolina to move up to No. 3. The Associated Press... Read More »

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Eriksson wins second Para alpine medal; Canada wins big in wheelchair curling

By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026

MILAN — Para skier Kalle Eriksson picked up his second medal of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on Monday while Canada’s wheelchair curling team remained undefeated. Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith raced to bronze in the men’s visually impaired super G in a time of one minute 13.29 seconds. Johannes Aigner of Austria won gold in ... Read More »

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