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Saints all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan says he’s entering free agency

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints all-time sack leader Cameron Jordan is entering free agency for the first time in his career, yet isn’t ruling out remaining with New Orleans. “We shall see what happens,” Jordan told The Associated Press on Thursday. “It’s obvious that I have to be a free agent. What else would you ... Read More »

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Brazilian soccer player suspended for 12 games after sexist remarks about female referee

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian sports court said on Thursday it suspended a defender of top-flight club Red Bull Bragantino for 12 matches because of sexist remarks he made about a female referee after a Sao Paulo state league game. Defender Gustavo Marques was also fined in 30,000 Brazilian reais ($5,700) for his comments ... Read More »

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Golden Knights captain Mark Stone placed on IR with upper-body injury

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oft-injured Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone was placed on injured reserve on Thursday with an upper-body injury. Being put on IR means Stone must miss the next two games — at home Friday against Minnesota and Sunday versus Edmonton — and could possibly be sidelined longer. He was hurt in ... Read More »

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Bob Harlan, Packers’ president/CEO from 1989-2008, dies at 89

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Bob Harlan, the Green Bay Packers’ president and CEO for nearly two decades as the franchise regained its status as a consistent winner, has died. He was 89. The Packers announced Thursday that Harlan died earlier that day in Green Bay after a brief illness, citing Harlan’s family. Team historian ... Read More »

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NHL’s best in the West load up on the eve of the trade deadline

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

With less than 24 hours left before the NHL trade deadline, a few Stanley Cup contenders in the Western Conference are not waiting until the last minute to get deals done. The league-best Colorado Avalanche acquired center Nicolas Roy from Toronto, and the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights got center Nic Dowd from Washington. The ... Read More »

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Cooper Flagg in Mavericks’ starting lineup vs. Magic after missing 8 games with foot injury

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is back in the starting lineup for Dallas against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night after missing eight games with a foot injury. Flagg, the No. 1 pick in last year’s NBA draft, was sidelined with a left mid-foot sprain. He last played at Phoenix on Feb. ... Read More »

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Ottawa Senators acquire winger Warren Foegele from Los Angeles Kings

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Warren Foegele from the Los Angeles Kings a day before the NHL trade deadline. The Senators announced Thursday that they’re sending a 2026 second-round draft pick previously acquired from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the 29-year-old winger. The two teams will also swap conditional third-round selections. ... Read More »

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Despite poor start to MLS season, CF Montreal holding heads high

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

MONTREAL — CF Montreal’s annual season-opening road trip has become a recurring headache for the club. Due to the lack of winterproofing at Stade Saputo and limited access to the Olympic Stadium’s indoor pitch, the club has been forced start every season without the support of a home crowd. At most, Montreal has played only ... Read More »

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Texans agree to $7M extension with Trent Brown, shoring up offensive line after recent trades

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have agreed to a one-year contract extension with offensive tackle Trent Brown. Brown’s agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday that the deal is worth $7 million. The move comes after Houston traded right tackle Tytus Howard to Cleveland and sent center Juice Scruggs to Detroit ... Read More »

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Lens survives Lyon fightback to reach the French Cup semifinals on penalties

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

LYON, France (AP) — Lens continued its impressive season by advancing to the semifinals of the French Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Lyon on Thursday. Lens is second in Ligue 1 — just four points behind Paris Saint-Germain — and survived a fightback by Lyon, having led 2-0 at halftime at Groupama Stadium ... Read More »

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Tight end Jonnu Smith released by Steelers after disappointing 2025 season

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers released tight end Jonnu Smith on Thursday. Smith was acquired in a trade with Miami ahead of last season, but he couldn’t replicate the success he enjoyed in 2024 with the Dolphins. Smith had 38 catches for 222 yards and two touchdowns for the Steelers while rushing nine times ... Read More »

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