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Like father, like son: Lucas Ramirez homers for Brazil in WBC with dad Manny Ramirez watching
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — Manny Ramirez hit plenty of home runs in his 19-year major league career — 555, to be exact. On Friday night at Daikin Park, the 12-time All-Star relished watching someone else go yard when his son Lucas Ramirez hit a leadoff homer for Brazil against the United States in the World Baseball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Tkachuk has hat trick, Panthers beat Red Wings 3-1 to end 4-game losing streak
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Eight points behind Boston for the final wild-card spot in the East, two-time defending champion Florida is in danger of becoming the first Cup-winning team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat stop Hornets’ 6-game winning streak behind 35 points from Tyler Herro
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tyler Herro had 35 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and the Miami Heat snapped the Charlotte Hornets’ six-game winning streak with a 128-120 victory Friday night. Herro was 8 for 10 from 3-point range, including one that broke a 108-all tie with 7:06 to play. That came during a 9-0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games by NHL for slashing Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin was suspended for five games for slashing Buffalo defenseman Rasmus Dahlin on the head, a punishment that will cost the Penguins forward nearly $160,000, the NHL announced Friday night. Malkin was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking, a major penalty for slashing and a game misconduct 35 seconds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maxx Crosby heading to Ravens, who send 2 first-round draft picks to Raiders, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
Five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby is heading to the Baltimore Ravens, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Friday night. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until the NFL’s new year starts next week. The Las Vegas Raiders will receive two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s return to court marked by cheers — and plenty of rust
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s belated birthday present to himself was a return to the game that was abruptly taken away from him last season. His homecoming at TD Garden on Friday night, a 120-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks marked his season debut almost 10 months after having surgery to repair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant, Harris help No. 16 North Carolina women beat Virginia Tech in ACC quarterfinals
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Lanie Grant scored a career-high 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting, Nyla Harris had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded and No. 16 North Carolina beat No. 6 seed Virginia Tech 85-68 in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament on Friday night. North Carolina (26-6) plays No. 12 and second-seeded Louisville ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Baltimore Ravens agree to acquire pass rusher Maxx Crosby from Las Vegas Raiders for 2 first-round picks, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens agree to acquire pass rusher Maxx Crosby from Las Vegas Raiders for 2 first-round picks, AP sources say. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jayson Tatum scores 15 points in return from Achilles surgery, Celtics beat Mavericks 120-100
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 24 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 on Friday night in Jayson Tatum’s first game in almost 10 months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon. Tatum had 15 points on 6-of-16 shooting, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a rust-filled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph defends decision to walk on court to argue call, resulting in ejection
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Vanderbilt coach Shea Ralph defended her decision to walk on to the court and argue a call with an official, leading to her ejection in the fourth quarter of her team’s 89-78 loss to No. 24 Mississippi on Friday in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. Ralph walked to the middle of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brad Gushue, Brad Jacobs stay in Brier contention with playoff wins
By Canadian Press on March 6th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador and reigning Olympic champion Brad Jacobs kept their chances for a Canadian men’s curling championship alive with playoff victories on Friday night. Both teams recovered from earlier playoff losses Friday at the Montana’s Brier. The two teams will meet Saturday with the victor advancing to Sunday’s ... Read More »
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