National Sports
Sabres honor US Olympian Tage Thompson, with ex-captain Jack Eichel even getting a cheer
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sabres forward Tage Thompson became the latest U.S. hockey gold medal-winning Olympian to be honored at home in a ceremony on Tuesday night in which even former captain and Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel got a rare cheer in Buffalo. Thompson scored three goals and added an assist in his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Estrella and Okpara lead No. 23 Tennessee to dominant 78-59 win over South Carolina
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — J.P. Estrella scored 22 points, Felix Okpara added 20 and No. 23 Tennessee rolled past South Carolina 78-59 on Tuesday night to stop a two-game skid. The Volunteers (21-9, 11-6 Southeastern Conference) were a force inside, even without injured starter and second-leading scorer Nate Ament, a 6-foot-10 freshman. Tennessee shook off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady trying to bring Bills, Raptors fans together
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — When Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady bought a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills, they insisted they’d do more than just contribute to the NFL team financially. That was evident as they hosted Bills Night on Tuesday as the Toronto Raptors hosted the New York Knicks. Carter, whose jersey was retired by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Sox’s Brendan Rodgers likely headed for shoulder surgery, Alex Cora says
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox second baseman Brendan Rodgers, who suffered a shoulder injury Feb. 25, likely will undergo surgery. Red Sox manager Alex Cora, according to the Boston Herald, said Rodgers did not receive positive news after recent MRI and CT scans and will ask for a second opinion. “What type ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses game against Bulls to manage abdominal strain
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
CHICAGO (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder held star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out of Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls to manage an abdominal strain that sidelined him for most of last month. The reigning MVP had played the previous two games after missing nine in a row. He was second in the NBA in scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Estrella and Okpara lead No. 23 Tennessee to dominant 78-58 win over South Carolina
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — J.P. Estrella scored 22 points, Felix Okpara added 20 and No. 23 Tennessee rolled past South Carolina 78-59 on Tuesday night to stop a two-game skid. The Volunteers (21-9, 11-6 Southeastern Conference) were a force inside, even without injured starter and second-leading scorer Nate Ament, a 6-foot-10 freshman. Tennessee shook off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bettman tight-lipped on World Cup of Hockey bids
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
CALGARY — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was tight-lipped on Tuesday about potential bids to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Bettman, who was in Calgary to attend the Flames-Dallas Stars game in the evening, says he’s not going to encourage speculation about which cities are looking to host the international tournament. The World Cup ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will leave Japan to take charge of the All Blacks
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was appointed as the All Blacks head coach Wednesday on a contract through the 2027 Rugby World Cup, succeeding Scott Robertson, who was abruptly fired in January. New Zealand Rugby chairman David Kirk said the 62-year-old New Zealander “is a world-class coach” with a strong ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soccer fans in Toronto mark 100 days until the FIFA World Cup kickoff
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
TORONTO — Thousands of soccer fans in Toronto, donning their favourite team colours, gathered Tuesday to celebrate 100 days until the FIFA World Cup kicks off this summer. The event, organized by the City of Toronto at the Rebel nightclub, had live performances, food vendors representing different cultures, as well as appearances and autograph sessions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida leading scorer Thomas Haugh sits out home finale as a precaution
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida forward Thomas Haugh, the team’s leading scorer and in contention for Southeastern Conference player of the year honors, sat out Tuesday’s home finale against Mississippi State as a precaution. Haugh leads the fifth-ranked Gators with 17.1 points and ranks third on the team with 6.0 rebounds. He injured an ankle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NHL commissioner Bettman says criticism of U.S. men’s team at Olympics ‘unfortunate’
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2026
CALGARY — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman declined an opportunity Tuesday to weigh in on the political aspect of the U.S. hockey celebration at the Milan Cortina Olympics, but did say he thought what was portrayed “was unfortunate and not accurate.” “I know for a fact that the men’s team had no intention of doing anything ... Read More »
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