National Sports
UConn women roll past Georgetown in Big East tournament opener 84-39
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Serah Williams had 12 of her 14 points in the first half, Sarah Strong had 11 points and Azzi Fudd had 10 points as No. 1 UConn rolled to an 84-39 win over Georgetown in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament on Saturday to extend its winning streak to 48 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ball State fires coach Michael Lewis after 3 straight losing seasons and begins search for successor
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Ball State announced Saturday it has fired coach Michael Lewis after four seasons and will begin searching immediately for his successor. Lewis had a promising start to his career, going 20-12 in 2022-23 but won fewer games each of his final three seasons, culminating in a career worst 12-19 mark this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Townsend redeemed as Scotland ignite Six Nations title chase by stunning France
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Gregor Townsend is not one to gloat when he so easily could. Exactly a month ago, his Scotland started the Six Nations with a dull loss to Italy in the Roman rain. His 10-season tenure was already under intense scrutiny after a miserable autumn test series. Now the coach has Scotland ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurley ejected in final second of Marquette’s 68-62 win over No. 4 UConn
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Nigel James Jr. scored 19 points and UConn coach Danny Hurley was ejected in the final second as Marquette hung on for a 68-62 victory on Saturday that prevented the fourth-ranked Huskies from winning a share of the Big East regular-season title. UConn (27-4, 17-3) trailed 64-62 when the Huskies’ Silas Demary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bruins beat Caps 3-1 for 12th straight home win
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Viktor Arvidsson scored the go-ahead goal on a breakaway 4:28 into the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 on Saturday for their 12th straight home victory. Pavel Zacha also scored for the Bruins, who have their longest home win streak since a 14-gamer during their 2022-23 season ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boston College defeats Notre Dame 77-69, looks to take last spot in ACC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Fred Payne scored 24 points, Boston College rallied late in the second half, and the Eagles defeated Notre Dame 77-69 on Saturday, the last day of the ACC regular season. The win moved Boston College (11-20, 4-14 ACC) into position to possibly take 15th place in the ACC standings. Still, the Eagles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson hits game-winning 3 as South Carolina downs Mississippi 64-61
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Meechie Johnson scored 17 points and hit a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift South Carolina over Mississippi 64-61 on Saturday. South Carolina (13-18, 4-14 SEC) led 34-28 at halftime and held the advantage for much of the second half before the Rebels rallied to tie the game in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Gushue’s storied Brier career ends with playoff loss to Brad Jacobs
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Brad Gushue’s competitive curling career at the Brier has come to an end. The six-time Canadian champion was eliminated from contention with a 7-5 playoff loss to Brad Jacobs. Gushue attempted to win a record seventh Canadian title in his Brier swan song and in his hometown of St. John’s, N.L. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnson and Davidson score 15 each, Clemson beats Georgia Tech 79-76
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Butta Johnson and Nick Davidson each scored 15 points and Clemson rallied in the second half to beat Georgia Tech 79-76 on Saturday in a regular-season finale. Clemson (22-9, 12-6 ACC) erased a six-point halftime deficit and outscored Georgia Tech 46-37 in the second half to secure the win. The Tigers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada defeats Argentina in penalty shootout after scoreless draw in the SheBelieves Cup
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan stopped the first two attempts she faced and Canada went on to defeat Argentina 3-2 on penalties after a scoreless draw in the SheBelieves Cup on Saturday. Jordyn Huitema had Canada’s best chance of the first half but Argentina goalkeeper Solana Pereyra got a hand on the hard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sheridan stars as Canada downs Argentina in penalty shootout at SheBelieves Cup
By Canadian Press on March 7th, 2026
HARRISON — Goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan stopped two penalties to help Canada defeat Argentina 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a scoreless 90 minutes at the SheBelieves Cup on Saturday. Under tournament rules, there is no extra time with drawn matches going straight to a penalty shootout. Sheridan stopped Aldana Cometti and Sophie Braun with Vanina ... Read More »
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