Canada's economy is on a rollercoaster that the Bank of Canada will have to ride, economists say

Canada’s better-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth has put the economy on track to get close to or meet the Bank of Canada‘s growth outlook for the first quarter, economists said.
Statistics Canada said GDP in January rose 0.1 per cent month over month, beating economist estimates of no growth, and the agency issued a flash estimate for an increase of 0.2 per cent in February.
Based on those numbers, economists are estimating first-quarter GDP growth of between 1.4 per cent and

Ranking Dukes worst NCAA tournament losses since its last **** le, including that collapse vs. UConn

Duke's March Madness run ended on Sunday at the Elite Eight, and what an ending it was. The Blue Devils blew a 15-point halftime lead, coughed up the ball in the final seconds and watched UConn’s Braylon Mullins boot them out of the NCAA tournament.
It was a painful loss, but it has company in Duke's oeuvre of embarrassing March Madness exits. This is a very proud program that has seen some of the best NBA prospects of the past decade come through its doors, with no **** le to show for

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Bitcoin ETFs Buy 63,000 BTC In 30 Days As Retail Panic Selling Persists

On‑chain trackers showed GameStop’s $324 million worth of bitcoin leaving its wallets for Coinbase. Many ****** umed a full‑blown dump, but...
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Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war

President Donald Trump's popularity among the American public has been eroding steadily since he returned to the White House in January last year.
While some of this is typical for second-term American presidents, Trump's initial decline also reflects ongoing public dissatisfaction with high prices and the cost of living - issues that have propelled Democrats to wins in a growing number of elections over the past year.
According to data by election ****** ysis website The Downballot, Democrats did an average of 13% better

Caleb Williams’ attempt to trademark the Iceman moniker ‘caught’ NBA legend ‘off guard’

Caleb Williams’ move to trademark the “Iceman” nickname has sparked an unexpected clash with NBA legend George Gervin, who built his legacy around the same identity.
The situation has quickly turned into a generational dispute, blending branding, legacy, and legal positioning.
And for Gervin, the reaction was immediate.
Gervin addressed the situation after learning about Caleb Williams’ trademark filings.
“I’ve been the Iceman for 40-something years. I never thought anybody would try to trademark it.

10 highest paid MLB players in 2026 according to Forbes

Baseball has always been a big-money sport, but the 2026 Forbes list makes that clearer than ever. Between blockbuster contracts, global endorsement deals, and business ventures that extend well beyond the diamond, the top earners in MLB are pulling in numbers that would make even Wall Street take notice.
The gap between the top and the rest tells its own story. Shohei Ohtani sits in a different stratosphere entirely, earning more than double the second-highest earner on this list. That kind of financial dominance is rare in any sport

Bitcoin To Rally 250% This Year? Crypto Founder’s Bullish Prediction Shows New ATHs

Chainlink is showing signs of weakness after a bearish shift in momentum, with sellers gaining the upper hand in the...
Bitcoin’s fear gauge plunged back into “Extreme Fear” on Wednesday — the same day traders flooded social media with bullish...
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Breanna Stewart: “This new CBA is going to be historic.” Kiki Rice on a championship run + March legacies

Hoops 360 hosts Caroline Fenton, Cassandra Negley, and basketball ****** yst Isis “Ice” Young break down the newly agreed-upon WNBA CBA. Breanna Stewart joins the show to discuss the negotiation process and reflect on her championship season with Unrivaled.
UCLA guard Kiki Rice also stops by to share her mindset heading into March and the Bruins’ goals as they chase their first national ****** le. Plus, the crew debates which coaches and players have a chance to cement their legacy as

Anthony Edwards to miss time with right knee inflammation

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) conducted by Dr. Craig Bennett at Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine on Anthony Edwards revealed right knee inflammation. Edwards will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks, and further updates of his progress will be provided when available.
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Rising cost of Iran war may impact taxpayers, inflation and jobs

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As the United States continues military operations against Iran, economists and lawmakers say the growing cost of the conflict could have ripple effects for taxpayers and the broader economy.
Economists estimate the war is costing about $1 billion per day.
Richard Gearhart, a professor of economics at California State University, Bakersfield, said the immediate financial impact is tied to federal spending and the nation’s growing debt.
“The immediate impact

Barcelona midfielder to receive much-awaited medical clearance ahead of Sevilla clash

Barcelona are set to receive a major boost ahead of their upcoming match against Sevilla, as midfielder Gavi is expected to return to the squad after a long recovery period.
According to a report from journalist Alfredo Martinez, the young Barcelona midfielder is set to receive his medical clearance today.
If everything goes according to plan during the final training session, he will be included in the matchday squad.
For Gavi, the road back has been far from easy, as suffering two serious knee injurie

NBA Commissioner Silver visits Portland after passage of bill to help fund arena renovations

PORTLAND, Ore (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver attended the Portland Trail Blazers' game against the Utah Jazz on Friday night following the Oregon Legislature's approval of funds for the renovation of the Moda Center.
State lawmakers passed the measure last week that gives the state joint ownership of the Moda Center with the city and provides a mechanism to secure $365 million for renovation of the 30-year-old building.
The legislative effort comes amid the sale of the Blazers by Paul Allen's

3 takeaways from BYU’s dominant win over Kansas State in the Big 12 tournament

BYU opens the Big 12 tournament with a victory.
The Cougars routed lowly Kansas State 105-91 Tuesday in Kansas City, earning the chance to play West Virginia in the tournament’s second round on Wednesday.
AJ Dybantsa dominated. On Monday, it was announced that Arizona’s Jaden Bradley won Big 12 Player of the Year over Dybantsa.
Based on how he played on Tuesday, it appears Dybantsa took the snub personally.
The freshman phenom scored 40 points, notching the second-ever 40-point game in Big 12 tournament histo

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Gray Media’s KPDX enters partnership with Portland Fire, Portland Thorns

The WNBA’s Portland Fire and NWSL’s Portland Thorns announced a multi-year media partnership establishing Gray Media’s (GTN) KPDX as the regional broadcast home for the two professional women’s sports teams in Portland. Additionally, the Portland Fire will add a direct-to-consumer opportunity through a new partnership with Kiswe, also providing fan access to live games, original programming, and in-depth team storytelling on a newly-branded Portland Fire streaming platform. FOX 12 Plus will serve as the exclusive local

Bitcoin Hashrate Recovery Signals Next Rally, Expert Says

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Pelicans Dejounte Murray available to return from Achilles injury for matchup vs. Warriors

Just over a year after he suffered a torn Achilles, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is ready to return.
Murray, 29, is listed as available on the NBA injury report for Tuesday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. The nine-year veteran ruptured his Achilles on Jan. 31, 2025, sustaining the injury on a non-contact play versus the Boston Celtics during which he lunged for the ball then immediately fell to the court.
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Rich Dad Poor Dad buys Bitcoin again

I’ve been following Robert Kiyosaki for almost a decade now, to understand why he just loaded up on Bitcoin again.
Back when Rich Dad Poor Dad was being passed around like contraband in office cubicles. I remember my best friend at work, ready to buy a house purely as an “investment” and stopping mid-process because of Kiyosaki’s philosophy.
That one idea that your home is not an ***** et if it takes money out of your pocket.
A lot of people (including me) grew up believing in owning the house, leasing the car, climbing the salary ladder, trusting th

Warriors predicted to pair Stephen Curry with ascending $3.6 million Mavericks forward via buyout

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It’s safe to ***** ume the Golden Warriors aren’t expecting to strike gold on the buyout market, and it would be difficult to blame them.
It’s certainly an unlikely possibility at this stage of the season, but anything is possible in today’s NBA. According to Sports Illustrated’s Joey Akeley, a

Kane helps Bayern extend Bundesliga lead as Dortmund held by Leipzig

Harry Kane scored his third straight Bundesliga brace as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 to move eight points clear of chasers Borussia Dortmund, who drew 2-2 at RB Leipzig on Saturday.
Bayern played before chasers Dortmund and Kane's double helped the league leaders grab control of the match and run out to a 3-0 lead before mistakes let Frankfurt score two late goals.
Dortmund needed to beat Leipzig to keep pressure on Bayern, who visit the Westfalenstadion next week, but were down 2-0 at half-time after a Ch

Kings' abysmal record

Among a horde of tanking NBA teams, the Sacramento Kings stand alone with the worst record in the NBA. It didn't get any better Thursday.
The Kings extended their losing streak to 15 games with a 131-94 defeat by the Orlando Magic, breaking the franchise record for consecutive losses. That low mark was previously held by two different streaks during the team's days of operation as the Cincinnati Royals.
Their record is now 12-45.
Sacramento hasn't won a game since Jan. 16, a 128-115 win over the similarly futile Washington Wizards. To give a sports fan some perspect

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UAE's Strategic Bitcoin Empire: Mined, Not Bought - EconoTimes

UAE's strategic Bitcoin kingdom: mined rather than purchased.
Based on market rates and timing, blockchain ****** ysis company Arkham Intelligence found that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) possesses a significant Bitcoin reserve of around 6,300–6,800 BTC (valued at roughly $450–700 million), acquired via state-linked mining rather than buying or seizures. Among identified government entities, this places the UAE as one of the best sovereign Bitcoin holders in the world, ranking about 4th to 6th. On Arkham's platform, the holdin

Freshman star Darryn Peterson erupts early as No. 8 Kansas rolls past Oklahoma State 81-69

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Freshman Darryn Peterson scored 20 of his 23 points in the first half, sparking No. 8 Kansas to an 81-69 win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night.
Peterson, a guard who is expected to be among the first picks in the NBA draft later this year, had shot 13 for 36 from the field combined in his previous three games. He made 7 of 12 field goals against the Cowboys, including 6 of 10 3-pointers.
Tre White scored 16 points and Elmarko Jackson added 14 for Kansas. Bryson Tiller h

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NFL legend reveals Shaquille O'Neal once DM'd his baby mama: "He was flirting....

Shaquille O'Neal is undoubtedly one of the greatest big men of all time. With four NBA championships, three NBA Finals MVPs and a regular-season MVP to his name, he has earned the right to the nickname "Most Dominant Ever."
However, one nickname he could very well add to the list is "Big Loverboy," as former NFL great DeSean Jackson revealed that O’Neal once tried to make a move on his girlfriend through a social media app.
Jackson was a prolific wide receiver who earned three NFL Pro Bowl selections and one

The NFL Is Reportedly Not Happy With The NBA's Deal

The NFL is reportedly "irritated" by the NBA's new deal with NBC.
NBC has been the home of the NFL's biggest game of the week for more than 10 years now. NBC hosts "Sunday Night Football" during the regular season. It consistently ranks as not only the highest-rated NFL game of the week, but the highest-rated program in all of network television.
The network hosted the Super Bowl this year, too, as the Seahawks topped the Patriots, 29-13, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
But the NFL is reportedly not happy with the NBA and

Indianapolis Colts 2017 draft pick announces NFL retirement

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A former draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2017 announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday.
Offensive lineman Zach Banner took to his podcast to reveal the news of his retirement. Banner hasn't appeared in an NFL game since 2021 with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Banner was a fourth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Colts, but never played a regular-season