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Hurricanes Defeat Oilers 6-3 Behind Blake's Two Goals
The Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 on Friday, with Jackson Blake scoring twice and K'Andre Miller recording three assists. The Hurricanes have won seven of their last eight games and extended their recent dominance to 16-2-3 over their last 21 contests
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Three Oilers Make Debuts in Chicago Trade Pieces
Defenceman Connor Murphy and forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach made their debuts for Edmonton in the loss against Carolina. This marked only the fifth time in the last 30 years that three players debuted simultaneously outside of season-opening games
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World Baseball Classic Underway Through Mid-March
The World Baseball Classic runs from March 5-17, 2026, as one of March's marquee sporting events. The tournament features international baseball competition and is among the month's most significant sports competitions
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Arnold Palmer Invitational and PGA Tour Events
Multiple professional golf tournaments take place this week, including the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Puerto Rico Open, both running March 5-8. THE PLAYERS Championship, described as golf's unofficial fifth major, runs March 12-15
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UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 Scheduled
UFC 326 featuring a rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira is scheduled for today, March 7. The event represents one of the major mixed martial arts competitions of the month
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BIG EAST Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden
The BIG EAST Men's Basketball Tournament is being held at Madison Square Garden from March 11-14, 2026. The tournament features multiple games across the dates, with contests scheduled throughout the week
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TNT Sports Acquires FIBA Basketball Broadcast Rights
TNT Sports has secured US English language broadcast rights to International Basketball Federation tournaments through 2029, marking the company's first major broadcast deal since Warner Bros Discovery's acquisition. The arrangement begins this month with the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 qualifying tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico, featuring WNBA stars Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese
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Milano-Cortina Paralympic Games Begin
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games run from March 6-15, featuring six sports including para alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross-country skiing, para ice hockey, para snowboard, and wheelchair curling. The Canadian Paralympic Team will represent the country at the Games
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Women's Sports Take Center Stage in March
March 2026 features major women's sports events including the Unrivaled Playoffs starting March 2 and the NWSL season kickoff on March 13. The month coincides with Women's History Month and showcases significant women's athletics competitions
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Fortnite Wild Weeks Power Hour Event Today
The Fortnite Wild Weeks Power Hour event begins today at 3:30 PM ET, featuring unvaulted weapons including the OG Pump Shotgun, Combat Shotgun, and OG Assault Rifle. The one-hour event marks Week 1 of Wild Week celebrations with a second Power Hour scheduled for March 8
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Preparation Highlighted
As Toronto prepares to host the FIFA World Cup 2026, TMU Athletics and Recreation hosted an International Women's Day event featuring women leaders discussing the future of women's soccer in Canada. The panel highlighted Canada's role in the upcoming World Cup
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