National Sports
Marco Odermatt locks up overall and discipline title in penultimate downhill of World Cup season
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Marco Odermatt locked up both the World Cup overall and downhill title Friday after the Swiss star posted the third-fastest time in the penultimate downhill of the season. It’s the fifth straight overall title for Odermatt, which puts him level with Marc Girardelli in second place on the all-time winners list, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bans will cost Mourinho two games as Benfica calls punishment ‘unfair’
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Jose Mourinho is set to miss Benfica’s next two games as punishment for his red card and subsequent confrontation with a Porto assistant coach in last Sunday’s contentious “O Clássico.” The Portuguese soccer federation’s disciplinary council issued two decisions that effectively ban the 63-year-old Benfica manager from the team’s next two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alpine F1 team boss says Mercedes is interested in buying a stake in his team
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
Mercedes is among “three or four potential buyers” for a 24% stake in rival Formula 1 team Alpine, the French team’s executive adviser Flavio Briatore said Friday. Ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, Briatore said Mercedes was keen on the minority share — held by a private equity firm which has worked with sports stars ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Demario Davis, David Onyemata and Minkah Fitzpatrick having reunions of sorts with Jets, Aaron Glenn
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
Demario Davis rejoined a familiar face in a familiar place for the next stop in his long, impressive NFL journey. After eight years with the New Orleans Saints, the 37-year-old linebacker signed with the New York Jets for a third stint with the team that drafted him. And this time, he’s back with coach Aaron ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!DeBrusk’s shootout goal gives Vancouver Canucks 4-3 victory over Nashville Predators
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
VANCOUVER — The good times at Rogers Arena have been few and far between this season. But as they stared down a two-goal deficit with less than five minutes remaining in regulation time, the Vancouver Canucks staged an unlikely rally to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in a shootout. After Brock Boeser opened the scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexis Lafreniere has goal, assists to lead New York Jets past Winnipeg Jets 6-3
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
WINNIPEG — The New York Rangers did not look like a team that is already out of the NHL playoff picture. The Winnipeg Jets, who’re still clinging to fading post-season hopes, looked like they are. The Rangers, who entered the game last in the East, defeated Winnipeg 6-3 before 13,763 fans at Canada Life Centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wrexham celebrity owners on commentary duty to mark five years since takeover
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Wrexham’s celebrity owners are swapping the boardroom for the commentary booth to mark five years since their game-changing takeover of the Welsh soccer club. Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac, who was formerly called Rob McElhenney, will take the mic for Wrexham’s home match against fellow Welsh team Swansea in the Championship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russell and Mercedes dominate again in qualifying for F1’s China sprint
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
George Russell took pole for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix to continue Mercedes’ dominant start to the new era of Formula 1 on Friday. Russell is the driver to beat in Shanghai after his dominant win in Australia last week. With teammate Kimi Antonelli qualifying second and no other team close, Mercedes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bangladesh wins toss, elects to field against Pakistan in 2nd one-day cricket international
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss Friday and elected to field against Pakistan in the second one-day cricket international. Bangladesh leads the three-match after fast bowler Nahid Rana skittled Pakistan for 114 with a career-best figures of 5-24 in a resounding eight-wicket win on Wednesday. While Bangladesh retained the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marathon WNBA labor talks last 16 hours with still no CBA deal
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players’ union met for 16 hours during a third straight day of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. The session that began at 11 a.m. Thursday ended early Friday morning. The two sides have met for nearly 40 hours since first getting together in-person Tuesday — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six Nations closing with a title shootout between France, Scotland and Ireland
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
France, Scotland or Ireland will clinch the most fun Six Nations in years on Saturday. Predictions have been torn up and one last twist in the final round of a gripping championship would not surprise. France is in pole position to win successive titles for the first time since 2006-07. France leads Scotland in the ... Read More »
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