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Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump’s White House mark a change?
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House. Until Thursday, the global soccer superstar had been equally adept at dodging defenders on the field and political leaders, especially those in his own country of Argentina. There were questions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kansas State becomes the 1st No. 12 seed to advance to women’s Big 12 Tournament semifinals
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Freshman Jordan Speiser scored 18 of her career-high 21 points in the second half and Tess Heal made a go-ahead free throw with 1.3 seconds left as Kansas State rallied to beat No. 4 seed Oklahoma State 74-73 on Friday in the Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinals. A day after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!N.B. mother has the inside track on stroller run world record
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
FREDERICTON — A middle school art teacher from Fredericton says she started running again just weeks after giving birth 17-months ago, and now all those miles may have her on track for a Guinness World Record. Julia Reid-Howell started bringing her daughter Winnie on her runs when she was big enough and says that she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener. A triple shy of a cycle at the Tokyo Dome, Ohtani was denied on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton Oilers forward Mattias Janmark undergoes season-ending surgery
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers will be without Mattias Janmark for the rest of the season. Head coach Kris Knoblauch says the 33-year-old forward has had surgery for an undisclosed injury and won’t play again in the 2025-26 campaign, including playoffs. He says the team expects Janmark to be ready for training camp next season. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 3 South Carolina opens SEC Tournament title defense with 87-64 rout of No. 17 Kentucky
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Joyce Edwards scored 21 points, Madina Okot added 12 points and 13 rebounds and No. 3 South Carolina routed 17th-ranked Kentucky 87-64 in the first of four Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinal games Friday at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Tessa Johnson added 15 points and Ta’Niya Latson 12 for the top-seeded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Betts scores 26, No. 2 UCLA women beat Washington 78-60 in Big Ten quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Ten Player of the Year Lauren Betts had 26 points and eight rebounds and Kiki Rice added 18 points and six assists to help No. 2 UCLA overcome a sluggish start and beat Washington 78-60 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals on Friday. The regular-season champion Bruins (29-1) won their 23rd ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser out for season after right foot ligament tear
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Yanic Konan Niederhauser tore a ligament in his right foot, putting an early end to his rookie season with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 7-foot Swiss center was injured Wednesday night in a 130-107 win against the Indiana Pacers. Niederhauser was diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury in his right foot and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The week in sports photos
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Here’s a look at some of this week’s top sports photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 6, 2026. The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. scored easily from third base for Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic, and about a half-dozen of his teammates hopped over the dugout railing to start a celebration. It was a 1-0 game. In the first inning. Didn’t matter. “For our people, baseball is joy,” Jessalyn Suarez, an office ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ronaldo’s injury more serious than first thought, says Al Nassr coach
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
By Associated Press (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s hamstring injury is more serious than first thought, Al Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said Friday. Ronaldo, 41, limped out of Al Nassr’s 3-1 Saudi Pro League victory over Al Fayha last weekend. “In the last game, Cristiano left with a muscle injury,” Jesus told journalists. “After the tests ... Read More »
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