National Sports
Winnipeg Jets beat Tampa Bay Lightning on eve of NHL trade deadline
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The final horn on Thursday didn’t just cement a 4-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning – it closed the Winnipeg Jets’ final on-ice audition. With Friday’s NHL trade deadline looming, the players have put in their final pitch to general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. Now, the fate of the roster is entirely out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tennessee could miss its 1st women’s NCAA Tournament after closing season with 7 straight losses
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Tennessee has never failed to qualify for the women’s NCAA Tournament. Whether the Lady Vols make a 43rd consecutive appearance remains to be seen. The program that coach Pat Summitt built into a national powerhouse has fallen on tough times, culminating in Thursday night’s 76-64 loss to Alabama in the Southeastern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Formula 1’s Aston Martin principal says team was left blindsided by lack of experienced support
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Formula 1’s Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey said Friday his group was blindsided by the fact its then-incoming works power unit partner Honda had only retained about 30% of its original world championship-winning staff going into the project. He said that has proven to be a key factor in its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rookie Cooper Flagg has a mixed return to the Mavericks’ starting lineup in loss to the Magic
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was back in the starting lineup for Dallas against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night after missing eight games with a foot injury. He had a mixed return to action. The No. 1 pick in last year’s NBA draft was sidelined with a left mid-foot sprain and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Greer, Wooten combine for 20, Colorado women advance in Big 12 Tournament with 55-48 win over Kansas
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Logyn Greer and Desiree Wooten both scored 10 points in No. 6 seed Colorado’s 55-48 win over No. 11 seed Kansas on Thursday night to advance to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference Tournament. Greer shot 4 for 7 from the field and drained both her attempts from 3-point ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bo Horvat scores an incredible goal for Islanders off a faceoff taken with a second left in period
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bo Horvat scored an incredible goal for the New York Islanders off a faceoff taken with just a second left in the second period of their game against the New York Islanders on Thursday night. Both teams and the fans in the Kings’ downtown arena were left stunned when Jean-Gabriel Pageau ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lafreniere sparks a long-awaited home breakthrough as the Rangers rout the Leafs 6-2
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — Alexis Lafreniere scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection in the third period, and the New York Rangers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 on Thursday night to pick up their first regulation win at home in more than three months. It was the Rangers’ 19th game at Madison Square Garden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wembanyama scores 38 as the Spurs sweep the Pistons, 121-106
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in completing a sweep of Detroit, beating the Pistons 121-106 on Thursday night. De’Aaron Fox had 29 points, and Stephon Castle added 11 points and 12 assists in San Antonio’s first game at home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cozens scores go-ahead goal in third period to help Senators to 4-1 win over Flames
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
CALGARY — Dylan Cozens’ power-play goal 6:33 into the third period was the game-winner as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Thursday night. Lars Eller, Tim Stutzle and Shane Pinto also scored for Ottawa (30-22-9). The last two goals were scored into an empty net. The Senators, who are 7-1-2 in their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls hold off the Suns 105-103 for their 2nd win in 3 games after an 11-game skid
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
PHOENIX (AP) — Collin Sexton scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls held off the Phoenix Suns 105-103 on Thursday night for their second victory in three games following an 11-game losing streak. Down 12 with under six minutes left, Phoenix pulled to 104-103 on Devin Booker’s 3-pointer with 23 seconds left. Jalen Green had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!North Koreans stay perfect at the Women’s Asian Cup, beating Bangladesh for its 2nd win
By Canadian Press on March 5th, 2026
SYDNEY (AP) — Midfielder Myong Yu Jong scored her fourth goal of the Women’s Asian Cup on Friday to lead North Korea to a 5-0 win over Bangladesh and its second victory in group play. The three-time Asian champions have scored eight goals in two matches without allowing one and have all but qualified for ... Read More »
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