March 11th, 2026
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Auger-Aliassime beats fellow Canadian Diallo at Indian Wells Open

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

INDIAN WELLS — It took Félix Auger-Aliassime a set to get going, but the 25-year-old Canadian prevailed in an all-Montreal matchup at the Indian Wells Open. The ninth-seeded Auger-Aliassime defeated fellow Canadian Gabriel Diallo 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-3 in a match that took nearly two-and-a-half hours to play. The 24-year-old Diallo finished with more aces ... Read More »

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Westbrook stacks another triple-double in Kings 126-110 win over Bulls

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Russell Westbrook had 23 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds for his NBA-record 208th career triple-double, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Chicago Bulls 126-110 on Sunday night. Westbrook shot 7 of 17 with three 3-pointers in 35 minutes. It’s the fourth triple-double of the season for the 37-year-old, who moved ... Read More »

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Scoot Henderson scores 28 points as the Trail Blazers beat the reeling Pacers 131-111

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson scored a season-high 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the skidding Indiana Pacers 131-111 on Sunday night. Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday added 21 points apiece for the Blazers, who handed Indiana its ninth straight defeat. Henderson also had six assists with no turnovers. ... Read More »

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Joel Hofer makes 22 saves for 5th shutout of the season, Blues beat Ducks 4-0

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Joel Hofer made 22 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Jonathan Drouin scored in his Blues debut and St. Louis beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Sunday night to sweep a four-game trip. Jordan Kyrou, Jimmy Snuggerud and Pius Suter also scored to help St. Louis win for the ... Read More »

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Raiders acquiring cornerback Taron Johnson in trade with Bills, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders will acquire cornerback Taron Johnson from the Buffalo Bills after the teams agreed to a trade Sunday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The Raiders will also receive a seventh-round draft pick in exchange for a sixth-rounder for the Bills, the person ... Read More »

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Panama pounces on miscues to beat Canada 4-3 at World Baseball Classic

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

SAN JUAN — Panama pounced on three Team Canada errors in the sixth inning, scoring three times en route to a 4-3 victory at the World Baseball Classic on Sunday at Hiram Bithorn Stadium. Canada, which started play in Pool A on Saturday with an 8-2 win over Colombia, jumped out to a 1-0 lead ... Read More »

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Wembanyama, Fox fuel dominant performance as Spurs beat Rockets for 4th straight victory, 145-120

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 29 points, De’Aaron Fox had 20 points and 10 assists and the San Antonio Spurs won their fourth straight, rolling to a 145-120 victory over the Houston Rockets. Stephon Castle added 23 points for San Antonio, which has won 15 of 16. Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson had ... Read More »

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South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

VANCOUVER (AP) — South Africa has joined Fiji atop the World Rugby Sevens Series men’s standings after beating Spain 38-12 on Sunday in the final of the Vancouver Sevens. Player of the Tournament Tristan Leyds provided a series of try assists in the first half which allowed South Africa to take control of the final ... Read More »

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Paolo Banchero leads Magic to easy 130-91 win over Bucks as Giannis Antetokounmpo sits

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and the Orlando Magic cruised to a 130-91 win Sunday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, who rested Giannis Antetokounmpo in the second game of a back-to-back. Jalen Suggs added 20 points and Desmond Bane had 18 for the Magic, who won their fourth straight to remain sixth ... Read More »

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Rams, Trent McDuffie finishing up extension to make him the highest-paid CB in NFL, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trent McDuffie and the Los Angeles Rams are closing in on a contract extension that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday night because the deal had not been finalized. ... Read More »

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Chargers agree to terms with former Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold on a multiyear contract

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with former Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold on a multiyear contract, reuniting him with his former head coach Mike McDaniel. Ingold played the last four years with the Dolphins, where he made the Pro Bowl during the 2023 season. He was a key ... Read More »

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