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Maple Leafs defenceman Tanev out for season after core muscle surgery
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
TORONTO — Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev is out for the rest of the season, the NHL team announced Wednesday. The Leafs said the veteran underwent successful core muscle surgery in New York City. Tanev, 36, only suited up for 11 games in what has been a season riddled by injuries. The six-foot-three, 200-pound ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Canucks trade defenceman Tyler Myers to Dallas Stars: reports
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have dealt veteran defenceman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars, according to multiple reports. TSN reported Wednesday that the deal will see the Canucks receive a second-round pick in the 2027 draft and a fourth-round selection in 2029. Vancouver will reportedly retain half of Myers’ US$3-million cap hit through next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Golden Era: Todd Golden reaches 100 wins faster than any coach in Florida history
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Todd Golden was an afterthought in coach of the year conversations a month ago. Now, maybe he should be considered a frontrunner. Golden became the fastest coach in program history to reach 100 wins, accomplishing the feat in 139 games and smashing the previous record (154) set by Billy Donovan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rubble and cranes at Azteca as workers race for March 28 reopening ahead of World Cup
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Three giant cranes stand a few meters from the main entrance of Azteca Stadium. Around them, construction vehicles move rubble generated by hundreds of workers racing to get the stadium ready for its reopening ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The iconic venue will become the first to host three World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iraq facing World Cup playoff difficulties as Iran war closes embassies and airspace
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s hopes of World Cup qualification are being impacted by the Iran war because players cannot get visas for the playoff tournament in Mexico and the team’s coach is stranded in the United Arab Emirates. “Because of airspace closures, our head coach, Graham Arnold, is unable to leave the United Arab ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Cardinals will face the Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will take on the Carolina Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition game on Aug. 6 as part of enshrinement week. The Hall announced the matchup on Wednesday between two of the teams that have former stars set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The victory lap for America’s Olympic hockey champions quietly shed politics from the celebration
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — It took until noon on Saturday, less than 12 hours before showtime, for the script to arrive. The opening monologue for “Saturday Night Live,” of all things, was about to become a turning point in a national celebration that had somehow gone sideways in the week after the U.S. won Olympic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Allen’s record-breaking century earns New Zealand big win over South Africa in T20 World Cup semis
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
KOLKATA, India (AP) — New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed the fastest-ever century in a T20 World Cup game to help the Kiwis defeat favorite South Africa by nine wickets in the first semifinal on Wednesday. Allen’s blistering unbeaten 100 off 33 balls featured 10 fours and eight sixes and propelled New Zealand to 173-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thuler gives Kobe 1-0 win over Seoul in AFC Champions League round of 16
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
Brazilian defender Matheus Thuler headed in the only goal as Vissel Kobe of Japan defeated FC Seoul of South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Elite’s round of 16. Leonardo Ruiz had a chance to equalize for Seoul but missed a penalty in the second half. “I’m a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jacobs and Gushue post morning victories to secure playoff berths at Montana’s Brier
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador’s Brad Gushue and Canada’s Brad Jacobs posted victories Wednesday morning to secure playoff spots at the Montana’s Brier. Gushue walloped Prince Edward Island’s Tyler Smith 12-3 and Jacobs rolled to a 10-4 win over Nova Scotia’s Kendal Thompson. Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador share the Pool A lead at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clemson hires former Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Former Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is moving into the same role at the college ranks with Clemson. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced Bisaccia as his new special teams coordinator Wednesday after the hire was finalized by the Board of Trustees’ compensation committee. This isn’t Bisaccia’s first stint ... Read More »
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