March 4th, 2026
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  • Kodiaks capture bronze at ACAC men’s volleyball championship

    Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald While a trip to CCAA nationals is not in the cards for the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiak men’s volleyball team, it was still a very successful weekend at the ACAC championships in Red Deer over the weekend. Lethbridge finished with a bronze medal. The Kodiaks defeated the NAIT Ooks in their quarterfinal [...] Read More »

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  • Pronghorn men looking to control own destiny after missed opportunities in 2025-26

    Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald One game short. That was the story of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s basketball team in 2025-26, as they finished just short of a Canada West playoff spot.  Lethbridge finished with a 7-13 record, good enough for eighth place in the Prairie Division just behind the Brandon Bobcats for a [...] Read More »

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  • Prairie Baseball Academy ready for 2026 season

    Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald While major leaguers are just beginning spring training in Florida and Arizona, it’s officially go time for the Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs. PBA will hit the road to Twin Falls, Idaho this weekend for non-conference games against the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) Golden Eagles to begin their season starting on [...] Read More »

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  • Steel seeking more players for U16 female tackle football program

    Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Steel are hoping for a few more players to have a team take the gridiron. The Under-16 program is short a few players and are looking to recruit a few more interested athletes to help field a team in the Southern Alberta Female Football League (SAFFL) this season. Akira [...] Read More »

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  • Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame unveils 2026 induction class

    Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Some of the best of the best in the Lethbridge sporting community are finally getting the call they’ve been waiting for. The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame announced their 2026 induction class during a media event at the Cavendish Farms Centre on Wednesday morning. Toby Boulet, the president of the Lethbridge [...] Read More »

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National Sports

  • Chiefs release Jawaan Taylor, saving $20M under the salary cap

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs released veteran right tackle Jawaan Taylor, whose track record of penalties often overshadowed his otherwise solid play in Kansas City, hours after agreeing to trade cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday. While the decision to trade McDuffie was made in large part for the [...] Read More »

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  • Colorado extends women’s basketball coach JR Payne through 2031

    BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Women’s basketball coach JR Payne’s contract has been extended through the 2031 season. New CU Director of Athletics Fernando Lovo announced the extension Wednesday following a unanimous vote by the university’s board of regents. In her 10th season, Payne is the second-longest tenured coach in program history behind Ceal Barry. Her [...] Read More »

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  • Marseille faces another trophyless season after losing to Toulouse in French Cup

    PARIS (AP) — Marseille’s long wait for a trophy continues after it twice threw away the lead against Toulouse before losing on penalties in the French Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday. Following a 2-2 draw Marseille lost the shootout 4-3 with 18-year-old loan signing Ethan Nwaneri in tears after missing the decisive kick. Some fans threw [...] Read More »

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  • Foster scores 18 and Moon 17 in Georgia Tech women’s 72-60 win over Florida State at ACC Tournament

    DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — La’Nya Foster scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Erica Moon added 17 points, and Georgia Tech defeated Florida State 72-60 in a first-round game at the ACC Tournament on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets led for all but 2 minutes but didn’t put the game away until a 9-2 run late [...] Read More »

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  • Mexican authorities meet FIFA to review World Cup security protocols

    MEXICO CITY (AP) — FIFA representatives met with Mexican authorities on Wednesday to assess security for the World Cup matches to be played in Mexico. Concerns arose following violent incidents last week in several Mexican states after a military operation led to the capture and death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho,” [...] Read More »

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