National Sports
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo returns after missing 15 games with calf strain
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo is back for the Milwaukee Bucks after a calf strain that forced the two-time MVP to miss 15 games. Coach Doc Rivers said during his pregame availability that Antetokounmpo would play Monday night against the Boston Celtics. Rivers said Antetokounmpo would be on a minutes restriction. The 31-year-old Antetokounmpo hasn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers acquire defenceman Murphy from Blackhawks for second-round draft pick in 2028
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers acquired defenceman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. The Blackhawks will retain 50 per cent of Murphy’s US$4.4-million salary, the Oilers said in a news release. Murphy is in the final season of a four-year contract worth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oilers acquire defenseman Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks ahead of the NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers are fortifying their defense ahead of the NHL trade deadline as they look to make another deep run in the playoffs. The back-to-back Western Conference champions on Monday acquired dependable defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2028 second-round pick. Chicago is retaining half of Murphy’s $4.4 million salary as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trae Young is expected to make his Washington Wizards debut on Thursday
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trae Young appears set to make his first appearance for the Washington Wizards on Thursday. Young made an Instagram post of himself working out in Wizards gear and ended it with “3/5.” The Wizards are set to host Utah that night. Asked later Monday about the plan before Washington hosted Houston, coach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens hire Nic Gill from New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team to be VP of health and performance
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens hired Nic Gill as their vice president of health and performance on Monday after he previously spent nearly two decades with New Zealand’s national rugby team. Gill joined the All Blacks for a season in 2004 as assistant strength and conditioning coach. He rejoined to lead the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real Madrid lose second straight and miss chance to close gap on Liga leader Barcelona
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid lost for the second straight La Liga match when a stunning volley from Martín Satriano gave Getafe a shock 1-0 win at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Monday. The result prevented the capital club from cutting the four-point gap to leader Barcelona. Getafe had lost all eight of its previous league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College baseball notebook: No-hitter after perfect game in softball makes one-of-a-kind day for Elon
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
The Elon Phoenix pulled off a rare double when the baseball team’s Aidan Stieglitz combined with two relievers for a no-hitter shortly after the softball team’s Anna Dew pitched a perfect game. Saturday’s gems put the 7,000-student private school in North Carolina in the spotlight as stat geeks pored through record books to see if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Raptor Jontay Porter, who was banned from NBA for gambling, to play in independent league
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
SEATTLE (AP) — Former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, who was banned for life from the NBA in 2024 after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose, is planning to play professional basketball again. Porter has signed with the Seattle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hoosiers continue making history by sending school-record 9-player contingent to NFL combine
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The national champion Indiana Hoosiers just keep making history. Less than two months after winning their first national championship and becoming the first major college football team to go 16-0 since the 1890s, the Hoosiers made themselves right at home during the NFL’s annual scouting combine. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, likely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DeBrincat, Raymond each have goal, assist and Red Wings top Preds 4-2
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each scored a goal and added an assist and Cam Talbot made 18 saves in relief of John Gibson to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday. Gibson did not return for the second period because of an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Max Scherzer doesn’t wait before throwing bullpen in spring training for Blue Jays
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer threw a bullpen session in spring training Monday for the Toronto Blue Jays, even before the reigning American League champions formally announced his return. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Scherzer will throw again Wednesday, and said the 41-year-old right-hander could pitch in an exhibition game next weekend. The ... Read More »
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