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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 »
Be the first to comment!Timberwolves bring back veteran Kyle Anderson after his release by the Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves signed 12-year veteran forward Kyle Anderson on Monday, bringing back a popular role player after he was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies. Anderson played two seasons for the Timberwolves, contributing to their run to the Western Conference finals in 2024. He then signed with the Golden State Warriors in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fiorentina and Pisa lose on grim night for clubs fighting Serie A relegation
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
PISA, Italy (AP) — Fiorentina went down to Udinese 3-0 and Pisa lost to Bologna 1-0 on an unhappy night for the relegation-threatened sides in Serie A on Monday. In Udine, the home side went ahead after 10 minutes when Christian Kabasele nodded in a Nicolo Zaniolo corner. Udinese’s leading goal-scorer Kelman Davis made it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge declares a mistrial in Rashaun Jones trial over Bryan Pata’s 2006 killing
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — A mistrial was declared Monday in a case where former Miami football player Rashaun Jones was accused of killing teammate Bryan Pata nearly 20 years ago, though court proceedings will continue and another trial is possible. Jurors could not unanimously offer a verdict in the case, and Circuit Court Judge Cristina Miranda ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jays slugger Barger hits grand slam in pre-season loss to Red Sox
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
DUNEDIN — Addison Barger hit a grand slam and starter Cody Ponce worked two innings as the Toronto Blue Jays dropped a 7-6 decision to the Boston Red Sox in pre-season play on Monday afternoon. Barger went deep off Red Sox reliever Patrick Halligan in Toronto’s five-run fifth inning at TD Ballpark. Ponce allowed one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colorado players are grieving after the death of backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Buffaloes told stories Monday, like how Dominiq Ponder once jumped a 10-foot fence to let a rehabbing teammate into the hot tub. They chatted about his work ethic, too, and how he was in the quarterback room before sunrise. It was a chance to reflect on their teammate who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US half marathon women’s leaders guided off course in error. One asks officials to ‘make it right’
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The runner who was leading the women’s race at the U.S. half marathon championships until she was mistakenly led off the course by a guide vehicle is calling for USA Track & Field to make right an outcome that cost her a spot in the world road running championships this fall. Jess ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight reveals she played at the Olympics with a torn MCL
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning captain Hilary Knight revealed Monday in a television appearance that she played in Milan with a torn medial collateral ligament in one of her knees. “I’m not walking around the best, and I’m missing a few games for the (PWHL’s) Seattle Torrent,” Knight said on “CBS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I need to be better’: Pettersson aims to rediscover his game for Vancouver Canucks
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
VANCOUVER — It’s been two years since Elias Pettersson inked a whopping eight-year, US$92.8-million extension with the Vancouver Canucks. The Swedish centre admits he hasn’t been the franchise star expected of such a deal. “I haven’t lived up to expectations of the contract, and I’ll be the first one to say it,” Pettersson said. “Obviously ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marlins analyst Tommy Hutton retiring as broadcaster after this season, 60 years after MLB debut
By Canadian Press on March 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Marlins television analyst Tommy Hutton announced Monday this will be his final season in the broadcast booth, 60 years after he made his MLB debut as a player. Hutton, who will turn 80 on April 20, has been part of Marlins television broadcasts since 1997. He began his broadcasting career in ... Read More »
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