National Sports
Oilers trade Mangiapane, first-round draft pick to Blackhawks for Dickinson, Dach
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have completed another deal with the Chicago Blackhawks. Edmonton has acquired centre Jason Dickinson and forward Colton Dach from Chicago in exchange for winger Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round draft pick in 2027, the NHL team announced Wednesday. The Blackhawks retain 50 per cent of Dickinson’s $4.25-million salary cap ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Austin scores 14 in 4th quarter, Alabama women beat Missouri 65-48 at SEC Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Ace Austin scored all of her 14 points in the fourth quarter Wednesday night and Alabama beat Missouri 65-48 in the first round of the SEC Tournament and extend the Tigers’ skid. Alabama (22-9), which had lost back-to-back games and five of six, won its first conference tournament game since 2022. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday and Grant power the Trail Blazers to a 122-114 win over the Grizzlies
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jrue Holiday had 35 points and 11 assists, and Jerami Grant added 30 points as the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 122-114 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Portland (30-33), making a push to qualify for the postseason, used a 24-19 scoring edge over the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cotter and Bratt score in shootout after Brown forces OT in Devils’ 4-3 win over Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Paul Cotter and Jesper Bratt scored in the shootout, Connor Brown forced overtime with a tying goal with 2:21 left in the third period and the New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss. Timo Meier and and Arseny Gritsyuk also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carrington scores 18 points to lead Wisconsin’s 78-45 throttling of Maryland
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Reserve Braeden Carrington scored 18 points, John Blackwell scored 14 points and Wisconsin poured it on in the second half to dismantle Maryland 78-45 on Wednesday night. Nick Boyd scored 13 points and reserve Austin Rapp scored 11 points for Wisconsin (21-9, 13-6 Big Ten), which had 11 players enter the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fiso scores 20, Etute adds double-double and Oregon dumps Purdue 82-64 at women’s Big Ten Tournament
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Katie Fiso scored 20 points, Ehis Etute had 16 points and 12 rebounds and Oregon defeated Purdue 82-64 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday night. Mia Jacobs had 14 points and nine rebounds for 11th-seeded Oregon (21-11). Lana McCarthy had 14 points and nine rebounds before fouling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cotter scores shootout winner after Brown forces OT in Devils’ 4-3 win over Maple Leafs
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Paul Cotter scored the winner in the shootout, Connor Brown forced overtime with a tying goal with 2:21 left in the third period and the New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their first straight loss. Timo Meier and and Arseny Gritsyuk also scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!“Battle of the Brads” looms at Brier, playoff races heat up
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — The “Battle of the Brads” and the race for remaining playoff spots promised a dramatic final day of pool play Thursday at the Montana’s Brier. Undefeated teams skipped by defending champion Brad Jacobs and Brad Gushue of Newfoundland and Labrador clash Thursday afternoon with top seed in Pool A at stake. Both ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No. 25 Saint Louis beats Loyola Chicago 79-65 to earn top seed in A-10 tourney
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Amari McCottry scored 18 points, Dion Brown added 15 and No. 25 Saint Louis clinched the top seed in the Atlantic 10 Tournament by beating Loyola Chicago 79-65 on Wednesday night. The Billikens (27-3, 15-2) finished unbeaten at Chaifetz Arena for the first time in the building’s 18-year history and tied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quentin Grimes’ late free throws help the 76ers send the Jazz to a 7th straight loss
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Quentin Grimes hit two tiebreaking free throws with 16.4 seconds remaining, Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 106-102 on Wednesday night. Grimes finished with 16 points and Jabari Walker had 22 points for the 76ers, who were without Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and suspended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hertl scores in OT to cap Vegas rally in 4-3 victory over Red Wings
By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026
DETROIT (AP) — Tomas Hertl scored a power-play goal with 2:49 remaining in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from a two-goal, third-period deficit to edge the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Wednesday night. Hertl scored in front off a pass from Mitch Marner as Vegas snapped a three-game losing streak. Marner scored the ... Read More »
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