March 5th, 2026
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India edges England in high-scoring thriller to reach T20 World Cup final

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

MUMBAI, India (AP) — India motored into the Twenty20 World Cup final after beating England by just seven runs in a high-scoring semifinal at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The tournament co-host will defend its 2024 crown against New Zealand in the final on Sunday in Ahmedabad. India powered to 253-7, the fourth highest total in ... Read More »

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Toronto Maple Leafs trade centre Nicolas Roy to Colorado Avalanche for picks

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs have made a move ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Toronto dealt centre Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday for a conditional first-round pick at the 2027 draft along with a fifth-rounder in June. In the event the first-round selection falls inside the top-10, the Avalanche would instead ... Read More »

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Avalanche get Nicolas Roy, Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd ahead of the NHL trade deadline

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

Two of the top Stanley Cup contenders in the Western Conference are not waiting until trade deadline day to make significant additions down the middle. The NHL-best Colorado Avalanche acquired center Nicolas Roy from Toronto on Thursday for a conditional fifth-round pick this year and a conditional first-rounder in 2027. The Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden ... Read More »

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Teens charged in Vancouver school stabbing after basketball game

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say two teens have been charged for a stabbing last month after a basketball game at a local secondary school. They say the accused are a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old, who have not been otherwise identified. The 16-year-old faces charges of aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for a ... Read More »

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Paralympians try to focus on Milan Cortina Games amid tensions over Iran war, return of Russian flag

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics, the first global sports event since the war in the Middle East began last week, have been trying to block out news of the conflicts and focus on their preparations for the Games that officially start on Friday. Others have been outspoken about ... Read More »

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Vancouver artist one of three creative minds behind official FIFA World Cup poster

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

This summer’s FIFA World Cup is already a hit with Vancouver’s Carson Ting. Ting is one of three artists behind the official World Cup poster, unveiled this week to mark 100 days to go before the June 11 kickoff of the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Ting, 50, collaborated with Mexico’s Minerva GM ... Read More »

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Koe wins group, Dunstone into playoffs at Canadian men’s curling championship

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

ST. JOHN’S — Alberta’s Kevin Koe wrapped up top spot in Pool B in Thursday’s early draw at the Montana’s Brier, while Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone clinched a playoff spot. Koe, a four-time Canadian men’s curling champion, improved to 7-0 with an 11-4 win over B.C.’s Cody Tanaka in the morning. Dunstone assured himself a playoff ... Read More »

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Golden Knights acquire Nic Dowd from the Capitals ahead of the NHL trade deadline

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

The Vegas Golden Knights keep buying ahead of the NHL trade deadline, this time bolstering their forward group. Vegas on Thursday acquired center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick, a 2029 second-rounder and young goaltender Jesper Vikman. The move comes several weeks after getting defenseman Rasmus Andersson from ... Read More »

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Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña has a finger injury that makes his status for the WBC unclear

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Astros sent All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña to see a hand specialist on Thursday for further examination of an injury to his right ring finger that has made his immediate availability for the World Baseball Classic unclear. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters at the team’s spring training ... Read More »

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Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract, AP source says

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

The Texas Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen agreed to a minor league contract on Thursday, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person confirmed the agreement to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been finalized and a physical exam still needed to be completed. ... Read More »

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US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico

By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026

Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women’s basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico. The pair will replace Aliyah Boston and Sonia Citron, who are no longer able to compete in the tournament that will take place in San Juan. Boston missed the Unrivaled ... Read More »

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