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Iran’s Ahmadinejad opines on Trump, James spat
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Iran’s former hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s quest to return to…
Marquette forward Tori McCoy seeks kidney transplant
MILWAUKEE – This was supposed to be the year Tori McCoy finally got to play…
McBride, Arop give Canada rare 1-2 international finish in NACAC 800 metres
TORONTO – Powering down the final straightaway of the men’s 800 metres, Brandon McBride glanced…
Black Americans aren’t buying Omarosa’s turn against Trump
WASHINGTON – For years, Omarosa Manigault Newman stood at Donald Trump’s side, making her deeply…
Canada’s Barrett leads Duke to pre-season win over Ryerson in Duke debut
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Late in the first quarter of his college coming-out party, Canadian basketball…
Toronto Maple Leafs hire Hayley Wickenheiser for front-office role
TORONTO – Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas wasn’t specifically looking to add a woman…
Celtics’ Kyrie Irving honoured by mother’s Sioux tribe
FORT YATES, N.D. – Standing on a bison pelt, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving was…
Gaming tournament shooting highlights security or lack of it
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A champion gamer’s decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video…
The Latest: Franklin funeral bishop apologizes to Grande
DETROIT – The Latest on the funeral for soul legend Aretha Franklin (all times local):…
Today in History
Today in History Today is Saturday, Sept. 1, the 244th day of 2018. There are…
Tracking the mystery of the N.S. sinkhole: ‘We need more information’
OXFORD, N.S. – Nova Scotia’s sinkhole remains largely mysterious, and officials are bringing in ground-penetrating…
Thompson, Olynyk, Joseph among Canada’s 6 NBA players for World Cup qualifying
TORONTO – Canadian men’s basketball coach Roy Rana will gather a “unique blend” of players,…
LeBron James says in Kaepernick reference: I stand with Nike
NEW YORK – Clutching his young daughter in his arms, LeBron James said he stands…
Proposal would settle Chesapeake lawsuit for $6.95 million
OKLAHOMA CITY – A proposed $6.95 million settlement has been filed to end a class-action…
The Latest: Amway founder Richard DeVos dies at age 92
ADA, Mich. – The Latest on the death of Amway co-founder and Orlando Magic owner…
Hall of famer Steve Nash changed game of basketball: high school coach
VANCOUVER – When Steve Nash is inducted into basketball’s Naismith Hall of Fame on Friday,…
Garnett sues accountant over $77M lost to wealth manager
MINNEAPOLIS – Kevin Garnett is suing an accountant and his firm, alleging they helped a…
Duron Carter makes his debut for the Argonauts but sees limited action in loss
TORONTO – Duron Carter’s Argo debut came as advertised — a handful of plays and…
Young Canadian volleyball star Vernon-Evans back healthy in time for worlds
Sharone Vernon-Evans’ first major injury was bad timing for Canada’s men’s volleyball team. The 20-year-old…
Last chance for Canada’s NBA players to help in World Cup qualifying
MONTREAL – Kelly Olynyk could have been trying to squeeze the last gasp out of…
‘Wake-up call’: 9-11 prompted some to move away to new lives
NEW YORK – On 9-11, Stephen Feuerman saw the World Trade Center aflame through the…
‘Wake-up call’: 9-11 prompted some to move away to new lives
NEW YORK – On 9-11, Stephen Feuerman saw the World Trade centre aflame through the…
Former Raptors GM Glen Grunwald to become president and CEO of Canada Basketball
LAVAL, Que. – Glen Grunwald will become the president and CEO of Canada Basketball effective…
Clippers voice Ralph Lawler to retire at end of season
LOS ANGELES – Ralph Lawler has announced his intention to retire as the television and…