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Carmona, Owusu spark CF Montreal to 3-0 win over Red Bulls

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the New York Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday. Montreal (1-2-0) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the eighth minute on a PK goal by Owusu. Montreal’s first goal of ... Read More »

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Bhatia wins Arnold Palmer Invitational in playoff. Rahm takes LIV Golf Hong Kong to end drought

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Arnold Palmer was famous for saying, “You must play boldly to win,” and Akshay Bhatia followed that script Sunday to a stunning comeback and playoff victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bhatia started his back-nine charge with four straight birdies. He nearly holed his 6-iron that went right at the flag ... Read More »

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Akshay Bhatia rallies from five down to win Bay Hill in a playoff

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Arnold Palmer was famous for saying, “You must play boldly to win,” and Akshay Bhatia followed that script Sunday to a stunning comeback and playoff victory in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bhatia started his back-nine charge with four straight birdies. He nearly holed his 6-iron that went right at the flag ... Read More »

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Reds select All-Star lefty Andrew Abbott as their opening day starter against the Red Sox

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds will start left-hander Andrew Abbott on the mound for their season opener at home against the Boston Red Sox on March 26. It’s the first opening day start for the 26-year-old Abbott, who was selected as an All-Star for the first time last year in his third season ... Read More »

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Wiki Carmona, Prince Owusu spark Montreal to 3-0 victory over Red Bulls

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the New York Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday. Montreal (1-2-0) grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 8th minute on a PK goal by Owusu. Montreal’s first goal of ... Read More »

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76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey to miss at least 2 games with a sprained finger

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey will sit out at least the next two games with a sprained finger and the two-time All-Star will have additional tests to determine how long he’ll be sidelined, the team announced Sunday. Maxey sprained his right pinkie in a collision with teammate Adem Bona while going ... Read More »

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AC Milan wins Derby della Madonnina 1-0 to cut Inter’s lead in Serie A to 7 points

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan isn’t ready to yield to city rival Inter Milan in the Serie A title race. Pervis Estupiñán scored the winner as Milan beat Inter 1-0 in the Derby della Madonnina on Sunday. The Rossoneri cut their city rival’s lead to seven points with 10 rounds of the season remaining, setting ... Read More »

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Celtics star Jayson Tatum takes his comeback from Achilles surgery on the road

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum was grateful that he made his comeback from a ruptured right Achilles tendon at home in Boston. The six-time All-Star was almost as pleased that his second game was on the road Sunday afternoon. Tatum scored six of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, delivering the ... Read More »

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Luka Doncic scores 35, Lakers hold off cold-shooting Knicks 110-97 in LeBron’s absence

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Rui Hachimura scored 13 points for the Lakers, who never trailed the surging Knicks in ... Read More »

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Rhode Island women beat George Mason 53-51 for first Atlantic 10 Championship title

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

GLEN ALLEN, Va. (AP) — Brooklyn Gray scored 16 points and Rhode Island beat George Mason 53-51 on Sunday for the Rams’ first Atlantic 10 Championship Tournament title. Top-seeded Rhode Island (28-4) will make just its second trip to the NCAA Tournament and the first since 1996. No. 2 seed George Mason (23-9) won the ... Read More »

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Tarik Skubal rethinks World Baseball Classic plan after an emotional US start

By Canadian Press on March 8th, 2026

HOUSTON (AP) — Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start. His mindset changed after he started for the U.S. in a 9-1 win over Britain on Saturday night. “I didn’t expect these types ... Read More »

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