National Sports
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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Chambliss blazed a path from Division II to the big time. How many QBs will be able to follow?
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Trinidad Chambliss’ rise from Division II Ferris State to leader of Mississippi’s run to the College Football Playoff semifinals was one of the top storylines of the 2025 season, and Mason McKenzie followed it with keen interest. McKenzie was the starting quarterback the past two seasons as Saginaw Valley State, which plays in the same ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets acquiring Minkah Fitzpatrick from Dolphins and signing him to $40M extension, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The New York Jets are acquiring five-time Pro Bowl safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins and signing him to a three-year, $40 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The Jets will send a seventh-round pick in this year’s draft to the Dolphins in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cowboys get edge rusher Rashan Gary in trade with Packers as free agency opens, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring edge rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers in a trade just as NFL free agency opens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. Dallas will send a 2027 late-round pick to the Packers, the person said. The person spoke on condition of ... Read More »
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