March 4th, 2026
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From theaters to TVs: Apple bets its F1 movie buzz can drive viewers to the races on Apple TV

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

Apple succeeded when it brought Formula 1 to the big screen last year. It hopes many of those viewers will watch on their televisions and mobile devices when the season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix, as Apple TV begin its stint as F1’s U.S. broadcast partner. Apple reached a five-year deal with ... Read More »

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Unbeaten ’25 campaign earns Beau Jangles top honours in Canada and U.S.

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

Beau Jangles has a tough act to follow in 2026. His own. The champion harness racer went undefeated last year en route to becoming the first two-year-old horse to earn top honours in both Canada and the U.S. What’s remarkable about the latter is the Ontario-bred Beau Jangles didn’t race at all in 2025 south ... Read More »

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Fact File: Claim that Toyota is moving U.S. plant to Canada is false, company says

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

Social media posts last month claimed Toyota had decided to move an auto manufacturing plant from Huntsville, Ala., to Ontario. The company says the claim is false. The claim originated from online accounts that appear to generate their content using artificial intelligence. THE CLAIM As Canada’s auto sector struggles under the weight of U.S. tariffs, ... Read More »

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UNC has 40 years of history in its Smith Center home. Deciding what’s next is proving complicated

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina had just completed its first-ever 18-0 season at its longtime home, and Seth Trimble wrapped up his on-court senior night speech by pointing to a simmering debate that will linger into the offseason. “I really, really hope to see the Dean Smith Center here for a long, long ... Read More »

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Friend of complainant testifies at Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

TORONTO — A friend and colleague of one of the complainants is telling Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial what she knew about the alleged incident. The friend says the complainant indicated something had happened to her during a brief conversation on date rape seven to 10 years ago, but didn’t elaborate further. The pair were ... Read More »

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Man United’s Harry Maguire gets suspended sentence over 2020 nightclub incident in Greece

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been given a 15-month suspended sentence over a nightclub scuffle on the Greek island of Mykonos in August 2020. Maguire originally was handed a 21-month suspended sentence shortly after the incident, but he appealed the ruling, which triggered a new trial at a court on ... Read More »

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Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent, the club said Wednesday. Fletcher, 18, was shown a red card by the referee during a reserve match against Barnsley on Oct. 21. According to details of the incident published by the ... Read More »

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Braves manager says he’s disappointed about Profar but the suspension creates opportunity for others

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said Wednesday he was disappointed but determined to keep a positive outlook after Jurickson Profar’s suspension for the 2026 season. Profar was suspended by Major League Baseball on Tuesday following his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. Profar, an outfielder and designated hitter, was expected to be a regular, ... Read More »

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Kyle has double-double, Kimpson scores 7 in OT and Miami women beat Stanford in ACC Tournament 83-76

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Ra Shaya Kyle had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Amarachi Kimpson scored seven of her 20 points in overtime and 12th-seeded Miami survived a fourth-quarter collapse to beat 13th-seed Stanford 83-76 in the opener of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday. Gal Raviv also scored 20 points for the Hurricanes (17-13), who ... Read More »

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Vancouver Canucks trade defenceman Tyler Myers to Dallas Stars

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have dealt veteran defenceman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars, the NHL club announced Wednesday. The Canucks receive a second-round pick in the 2027 draft and a fourth-round selection in 2029. Vancouver will retain half of Myers’ US$3-million cap hit through next season. Myers, 36, was held out of Vancouver’s ... Read More »

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No. 17 Kentucky women begin the SEC Tournament with a 94-64 victory over Arkansas

By Canadian Press on March 4th, 2026

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Clara Strack had 20 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks, Amelia Hassett scored 18 points and made six 3-pointers, and No. 17 Kentucky started the second half on an 18-2 run to help beat Arkansas 94-64 on Wednesday in an SEC Tournament opener. It was the largest margin of victory in ... Read More »

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