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Scottie Scheffler goes 0-2, the worst first day at the Ryder Cup for a world No. 1 since Tiger Woods
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — No. 1 in the world is 0-2 at this Ryder Cup,…
Carney’s globe-spanning travel schedule draws both criticism and praise
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is back in London this week — his second…
Man found guilty of murder in 2020 killing of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — A jury in Atlanta on Friday found a man guilty of murder…
‘Like a kid at the candy store:’ Thompson remembered for love of football, Edmonton
EDMONTON — Larry Thompson loved football and Edmonton. When he purchased the Edmonton Elks CFL…
Elks in must-win territory against Riders after struggling to close out tight games
EDMONTON — After struggling to close out tight games this season, the reality for the…
Maxwell, Dorris and Jibb reach podium on second-last day at para swimming worlds
SINGAPORE — Reid Maxwell reached the podium for the first time at a world championships…
Edmonton owner Larry Thompson dies at age 65 just over a year after buying Elks
EDMONTON — Larry Thompson, the former season-ticket holder who became owner of the Edmonton Elks,…
Canada, England face off in heavyweight final at Women’s Rugby World Cup
Canada puts its fast-paced, physical brand of rugby up against a well-oiled winning machine in…
For the Ryder Cup, Bethpage Black might not be the beast it’s cracked up to be
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — All that talk about Bethpage Black being a beast — well,…
Three-time Olympic champion Rebecca Johnston retires from national hockey team
CALGARY — Three-time Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Johnston announced her retirement from the Canadian women’s…
Philpot twins set for second CFL matchup as Alouettes host Stampeders
MONTREAL — Colleen Purcell is torn over who to cheer for — quite literally. The…
PM’s adviser says India committed to co-operating with police investigations
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national security adviser says India has “absolutely” committed to…
Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds
The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless…
Curling hub network expands to B.C., Saskatchewan, Ontario, another in Alberta
Curling Canada is expanding regional high-performance training hubs to Victoria, Okotoks, Alta., Moose Jaw, Sask.,…
Canucks’ Hoglander scores before exiting in 3-1 pre-season win over Flames
ABBOTSFORD — Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander scored the opener but later exited in a…
Seattle Kraken defeat Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in NHL pre-season
EDMONTON — Luke Morrison and Ben Meyers had a goal and an assist each as…
Rangers get strong finale from deGrom and top Twins 4-2 to stop 8-game skid
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith homered, Billy McKinney drove in the go-ahead run in…
India’s new top envoy in Canada starts term as signs emerge of a thaw in relations
OTTAWA — India’s new high commissioner to Canada officially started his job on Wednesday at…
Indonesian president signs trade deal, defence pact with Canada
OTTAWA — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has signed a trade agreement and a defence agreement…
Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin takes leave of absence after father’s death
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin is taking a leave of absence after his…
Artemis II crew and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen ready for historic moon mission
LONGUEUIL — The crew of the Artemis II mission, including Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, are…
NDP MP urges caution as Canada moves to mend trade relationship with China
OTTAWA — An NDP member of Parliament who has been a target of Chinese foreign…
16 hospitalized, 105 sickened in pistachio-linked salmonella outbreak
TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada says the number of people confirmed sickened…
Offer for Alberta teachers includes same pay with COVID shots, voting starts Saturday
EDMONTON — The Alberta government announced Wednesday it had struck a tentative deal with the…