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Zhao’s title success at world championships shines light on snooker’s growth in China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Once considered a saloon or rec-room past-time by many, snooker has…
Neuroscientist expresses concern about how Stolarz injury situation was handled
TORONTO — Much of the debate in the aftermath of Anthony Stolarz’s departure from the…
Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am
FLOURTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Jason Kelce flubbed his pitch shot from the thick rough next…
Some Ontario mayors against communities’ financial incentives to attract doctors
Several Ontario mayors have been calling on the province to ban financial incentives municipalities use…
Quebecor CEO warns of grim future for TVA Sports amid rising cost of broadcast rights
The chief executive of Quebecor Inc. warned Thursday that the company’s French-language sports television programming…
Toronto FC defender Nicksoen Gomis out for the season after Achilles surgery
TORONTO — There was more bad news on the injury front for Toronto FC on…
‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor
A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In…
CFL says concussions, man-games lost due to injury were both down in 2024
TORONTO — The CFL says it saw the fewest number of concussions recorded last season…
Investigators outline final moments of plane crash that killed former college soccer star and family
COPAKE, N.Y. (AP) — Federal investigators are outlining the final moments of a plane crash…
Mets star Francisco Lindor has a new walk-up song to go with `My Girl’
NEW YORK (AP) — After more than 11 months and hundreds of singalongs, “My Girl”…
Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to…
‘Maybe my last chance’: Andreescu attacks latest comeback with sense of urgency
Bianca Andreescu felt a sense of urgency. After years of battling injuries and attempting comeback…
Entertainer Lilly Singh joins ownership group of Toronto’s WNBA expansion team
TORONTO — Entertainer Lilly Singh has joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, the…
Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg to perform at B.C. Lions season opener
VANCOUVER — Rapper and noted sports fan Snoop Dogg will help the B.C. Lions kick…
ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN said Tuesday that its new all-encompassing streaming service will take…
From opera houses to the Indy 500: Arturo Chacón-Cruz’s next big stage
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Acclaimed opera tenor Arturo Chacón-Cruz will perform “God Bless America” during pre-race…
Event organizers of Vancouver Chinatown Festival say security is their top priority
VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver Chinatown Festival said security is their top priority in…
Endurance swimmer is attempting first-ever swim around Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ anniversary
VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) — Lewis Pugh has followed an unspoken rule during his career…
NFL continues to navigate scheduling puzzle with every game up for bid and more broadcast windows
NBC Sports president Rick Cordella put it best when summarizing what the NFL’s scheduling department…
Puerto Ricans hope for change as Bad Bunny sings about the island’s turmoil and identity
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — In a small bookstore in the Caribbean’s largest mall,…
Trump says he’s considering ‘taking away’ Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is considering “taking away” the U.S. citizenship…
‘Pornography is a problem’: Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries
Alberta’s premier says “pornography is a problem for young adults” in remarks defending her government’s…
Quebec college faces $30 million in fines for too many students in English programs
MONTREAL — A Montreal college is facing $30 million in fines from the Quebec government…
New York clerk again refuses to enforce Texas judgment against doctor who provided abortion pills
A county clerk in New York on Monday again refused to file a more than…