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Chiefs release Jawaan Taylor, saving $20M under the salary cap
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs released veteran right tackle Jawaan Taylor, whose track record of penalties often overshadowed his otherwise solid play in Kansas City, hours after agreeing to trade cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday. While the decision to trade McDuffie was made in large part for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado extends women’s basketball coach JR Payne through 2031
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Women’s basketball coach JR Payne’s contract has been extended through the 2031 season. New CU Director of Athletics Fernando Lovo announced the extension Wednesday following a unanimous vote by the university’s board of regents. In her 10th season, Payne is the second-longest tenured coach in program history behind Ceal Barry. Her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marseille faces another trophyless season after losing to Toulouse in French Cup
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
PARIS (AP) — Marseille’s long wait for a trophy continues after it twice threw away the lead against Toulouse before losing on penalties in the French Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. Following a 2-2 draw Marseille lost the shootout 4-3 with 18-year-old loan signing Ethan Nwaneri in tears after missing the decisive kick. Some fans threw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foster scores 18 and Moon 17 in Georgia Tech women’s 72-60 win over Florida State at ACC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — La’Nya Foster scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Erica Moon added 17 points, and Georgia Tech defeated Florida State 72-60 in a first-round game at the ACC Tournament on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets led for all but 2 minutes but didn’t put the game away until a 9-2 run late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mexican authorities meet FIFA to review World Cup security protocols
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA representatives met with Mexican authorities on Wednesday to assess security for the World Cup matches to be played in Mexico. Concerns arose following violent incidents last week in several Mexican states after a military operation led to the capture and death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ciezki scores 22, Indiana women rally from 20-point deficit, beat Nebraska at Big Ten tourney
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shay Ciezki had 22 points and seven assists, Nevaeh Caffey scored nine of her 13 in the fourth quarter, and No. 13 seed Indiana overcame a 20-point deficit to beat Nebraska 72-69 on Wednesday in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Indiana (18-14) has won four in a row and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caicedo scored and Colombia downs Argentina 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Linda Caicedo scored the lone goal in the second half and Colombia defeated Argentina 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup tournament on Wednesday. The United States was set to play rival Canada in the later match at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. Caicedo, who plays professionally for Real Madrid, scored in the 64th minute to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Free Agent Signings List
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The 139 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (2) — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLB Remaining Free Agents List
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The 36 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS (2) — José Leclerc, rhp; Scott McGough, rhp. BOSTON (2) — Lucas Giolito, rhp; Justin Wilson, lhp. CHICAGO (1) — Michael A. Taylor, of. DETROIT (2) — Alex Cobb, rhp; Tommy Kahnle, rhp. KANSAS CITY (1) — Luke Maile, c. LOS ANGELES (2) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U.S. international Josh Sargent happy to be in Toronto after prolonged transfer saga
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
TORONTO — After a six-month transfer saga that came with an ever-rising dollar amount, U.S. international forward Josh Sargent was formally introduced Wednesday as Toronto FC’s newest designated player. And while Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment opted to unveil the 26-year-old former Norwich City striker with all the bells and whistles before an audience that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s Koe joins playoff teams, Manitoba’s Calvert keeps race interesting at Brier
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Kevin Koe secured a playoff spot at the Brier while Braden Calvert injected intrigue into the race for other berths Wednesday. Koe’s Alberta foursome won a sixth straight game to top Pool B and secure entry into Friday’s playoff round in St. John’s, N.L. Four-time Brier champion Koe returns to the playoffs ... Read More »
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