National Sports
US captain Erica McKee’s resolve puts women’s ice hockey on 2030 Paralympics track
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
MILAN (AP) — United States women’s para ice hockey captain Erica McKee doesn’t take no for an answer. That refusal has women’s para ice hockey on the verge of earning a spot on the Paralympics program for 2030. Para ice hockey has been an open-gender sport at the Games since 2010 but only four female ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Dolphins become the latest team to take on a big dead cap charge with $99.2M for Tua Tagovailoa
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa but his contract will still be an albatross on the team for two more seasons. The Dolphins announced their plans Monday to cut Tua Tagovailoa — less than two years after he signed a $212 million extension with the club — in a move that will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raiders agree to deals with C Tyler Linderbaum and 2 other players, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders took a major step toward improving their substandard offensive line Monday, agreeing to a three-year, $81 million contract with three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The club also agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract Monday to retain cornerback Eric ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Falcons are adding receiver Jahan Dotson, talking to Tua Tagovailoa, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed on a two-year contract with wide receiver Jahan Dotson, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract can’t be finalized until the new league year begins on Wednesday, said Dotson is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado Rockies pitching prospect RJ Petit has sprained UCL in his right elbow
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Colorado Rockies reliever RJ Petit has a sprained UCL ligament in his right elbow, sidelining him indefinitely. The club made the announcement on Monday, adding that the 6-foot-8 Petit will undergo further testing before a decision is made on what course of treatment Petit will receive. The Rockies selected Petit with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago Bears agree to deals with safety Coby Bryant, LB Devin Bush Jr., AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have agreed to a three-year, $40 million contract with former Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant and a three-year, $30 million deal with former Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush Jr., two people familiar with the situations told The Associated Press on Monday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years. People with knowledge of the agreements told The Associated Press on Monday, the opening day of NFL ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump urges Australia to grant asylum to Iranian women’s soccer team after tournament exit
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
President Donald Trump said Monday that Australia’s prime minister is helping Iran’s women’s national soccer team after Trump urged the U.S. ally to grant the players asylum rather than send them back to Iran. The Iranian team arrived in Australia for the Women’s Asian Cup last month, before the Iran war began. The team was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bill White to receive Hall of Fame’s Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Former National League President Bill White will receive the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from baseball’s Hall of Fame on July 25. The 92-year-old, a former star player and broadcaster, will be honored during the induction weekend, when Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones enter the hall along with Jeff Kent, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man City-Liverpool in the FA Cup quarterfinals and third-tier Port Vale gets Chelsea
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Manchester City will host Liverpool in the pick of the FA Cup quarterfinals from the draw on Monday. Third-tier Port Vale, the lowest-ranked team left in the competition after its shocking win over Sunderland on Sunday, must travel to Chelsea and Arsenal was drawn away to second-tier Southampton. Leeds will visit the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!49ers bolster receiving group by agreeing to a 3-year deal with Mike Evans, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 9th, 2026
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers added a proven pass catcher for quarterback Brock Purdy, agreeing to a three-year contract with Mike Evans at the start of the free agent negotiating period. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that the sides came to the agreement to bring the ... Read More »
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