Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Poulin helps Victoire net sixth straight win with 4-3 shootout decision over Sceptres
TORONTO - One streak had to end Tuesday night in Toronto. The Montreal Victoire made sure it wasn't theirs. Marie-Philip Poulin scored the shootout winner as the league-leading Victoire beat the Scept...
Mar 03, 2026
Brunson and Towns's double-doubles power Knicks past Raptors 111-95
TORONTO - Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns each had a double-double to help the New York Knicks fend off the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Tuesday. Brunson finished with 26 points and 10 assists as Ne...
Mar 03, 2026
Commandant of Canadian Army Command and Staff College removed from post
KINGSTON - The commandant of a Canadian Army college in Ontario has been removed from his post. Col. Fraser Auld was commandant of the Canadian Army Command and Staff College in Kingston. A spokespers...
Mar 03, 2026
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch US Senate in North Carolina, setting up high-stakes fall fight
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley each won their party's U.S. Senate nominations in North Carolina on Tuesday, settin...
Mar 03, 2026
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady trying to bring Bills, Raptors fans together
TORONTO - When Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady bought a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills, they insisted they'd do more than just contribute to the NFL team financially. That was evident as they host...
Mar 03, 2026
Bettman tight-lipped on World Cup of Hockey bids
CALGARY - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was tight-lipped on Tuesday about potential bids to host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Bettman, who was in Calgary to attend the Flames-Dallas Stars game in the...
Mar 03, 2026
Soccer fans in Toronto mark 100 days until the FIFA World Cup kickoff
TORONTO - Thousands of soccer fans in Toronto, donning their favourite team colours, gathered Tuesday to celebrate 100 days until the FIFA World Cup kicks off this summer. The event, organized by the ...
Mar 03, 2026
NHL commissioner Bettman says criticism of U.S. men's team at Olympics 'unfortunate'
CALGARY - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman declined an opportunity Tuesday to weigh in on the political aspect of the U.S. hockey celebration at the Milan Cortina Olympics, but did say he thought what wa...
Mar 03, 2026
Bettman quiet on potential World Cup bids from Alberta, but suggests there's interest
CALGARY - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was hesitant to lay out details about potential bids to host the World Cup of Hockey in Alberta, but suggested Tuesday that there was interest. The NHL and NHL ...
Mar 03, 2026
Man who fatally shot a police officer with his service revolver is executed in Florida
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop was executed Tuesday evening in Florida, becoming the third person put to dea...
Mar 03, 2026