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Framber Valdez throws 3 scoreless innings in spring debut for the Detroit Tigers
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Framber Valdez struck out three while throwing 30 of 43 pitches for strikes in the left-hander’s spring training debut for the Detroit Tigers on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Valdez faced 12 batters in three scoreless innings, allowing two singles without any walks. The hits against him were a slow infield ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US midfielder Weston McKennie has Juventus contract extended through 2030
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
TURIN, Italy (AP) — United States midfielder Weston McKennie had his contract at Juventus extended on Monday so that he can spend a decade with the Turin club. The new deal expires in 2030 — 10 years after McKennie signed with Juventus. The extension was announced by Juventus and comes three months before a home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A men’s Rugby World Cup in South Africa not viable any time soon, SA Rugby chief says
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Reigning champion South Africa will not be staging a men’s Rugby World Cup any time soon, SA Rugby chief executive Rian Oberholzer said on Monday. New Zealand won’t be either. Together, the countries have won seven of the 10 Rugby World Cups and contested the most recent men’s final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder sign Payton Sandfort to two-way contract, waive Buddy Boeheim
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract and waived guard Buddy Boeheim, the team announced Monday. Sandfort, a 6-foot-7 forward who played his college ball at Iowa, has played in 21 games this season with the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder’s G-League affiliate. He has averaged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Owners of Tigers, Red Wings create Detroit SportsNet to broadcast games
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — The owners of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings have created a regional sports network to broadcast their games. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment made the announcement on Monday. Detroit SportsNet will carry Tigers games this year and Red Wings games next season on cable, satellite and via in-market streaming. Last month, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bengals re-sign Dalton Risner to one-year deal to play right guard
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
CINCINNATI (AP) — For the first time in Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s career, the starting offensive line for the following season is set before the start of free agency after right guard Dalton Risner signed a one-year deal on Monday. “He’s a critical part of our offensive line,” coach Zac Taylor said. “A guy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucks say Antetokounmpo is questionable for Celtics game as he seeks to return from calf strain
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo could be on the verge of returning from a calf strain that has caused the two-time MVP to miss the Milwaukee Bucks’ last 15 games. The Bucks have released an injury report that lists Antetokounmpo as questionable for their Monday night game with the Boston Celtics. The 31-year-old Antetokounmpo hasn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Combine buzz centered on players who could be on the move and likely No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
While college players take center stage at the NFL scouting combine, teams are busy preparing their next moves along with evaluating potential draft picks. Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is the consensus choice for the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 overall and it’s uncertain whether another quarterback will be selected in the first round. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A judge lets Chris Gabehart keep working at Spire, but bars his old JGR duties
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart can continue to work for Spire Motorsports as long as it is not the same duties he performed with his old NASCAR team. Gabehart is the chief motorsports officer at Spire, a job that encompasses most of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The A’s and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The Athletics had the highest success rate using the robot-umpire system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges as teams prepared for its regular-season debut March 25. San Francisco was second at 66.7%, followed by Cincinnati, Miami and San Diego at 61.9% ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer named NHL first star of the week
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK — New York Islanders defenceman Matthew Schaefer was named NHL first star of the week on Monday after leading all players with four goals last week. Schaefer, the top pick in last year’s NHL draft, also had an assist over the three-game stretch to help the Islanders record three straight multi-goal comeback victories. ... Read More »
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