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From parrots to chemists, the world is captivated by baseball superstar Ohtani
TOKYO (AP) — “Ohtani. Home run. Awesome. Ohtani. Home run.” Cocochan Hayakawa, a chatty parrot…
Newcomers could hold the key as No. 4 UConn eyes its third national title in the last four seasons
UConn (24-11, 14-6 Big East) UConn’s bid to win a third consecutive national title ended…
Xavier begins Richard Pitino era with entirely new roster
Xavier (22-12, 13-7 Big East) The Musketeers had a late-season surge to get into the…
Significant graduation losses challenge Marquette in its quest for 5th straight NCAA Tournament bid
Marquette (23-11, 13-7 Big East) Coach Shaka Smart has led the Golden Eagles to the…
Ed Cooley is in his third season at Georgetown and the Hoyas would love to return to March Madness
Georgetown (18-16, 8-12 Big East) There was a lot of work to do when Ed…
Blue Jays return home just one win away from first World Series title in 32 years
The Toronto Blue Jays return home just one win away from a World Series title.…
Butler coach Thad Matta revamps roster again in an effort to produce a winning season and NCAA bid
Butler (15-20, 6-14 Big East) Coach Thad Matta begins the fourth season of his second…
DePaul looks to take another step forward in Holtmann’s second season
DePaul (14-20, 4-16 Big East) DePaul enters its second season under coach Chris Holtmann looking…
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Janelle Monáe embraces HalloQueen role, creating an empire where art and freedom collide in October…
In the news today: Blue Jays one win away from glory, Yesavage sets rookie record
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Blue Jays take 3-2 lead into World Series Game 6 against Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69, first in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Toronto…
Young, proud, online: Quebec’s newest sovereigntists hope to revive an aging movement
MONTREAL — The self-described CEO of the next generation of Quebec sovereigntists is a 17-year-old…
Financial intelligence agency stresses stepped-up role in fight against fentanyl
OTTAWA — The federal anti-money laundering agency says it made more than 100 disclosures of…
Helping Quebec non-profits below ‘cybersecurity poverty line’ strengthen networks
MONTREAL — Facing the threat of cyberattacks and with limited budgets, non-profit organizations across Quebec…
One Win Away: Blue Jays defeat Dodgers 6-1 to take 3-2 lead in World Series
LOS ANGELES — Davis Schneider set the early tone on Wednesday night. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.…
Teenage cricketer dies after training accident in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 17-year-old cricketer has died after a training accident in suburban…
Yesavage strikes out 12 as rookie pitches Blue Jays past Dodgers 6-1 for 3-2 lead in World Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trey Yesavage soaked in Dodger Stadium, filled with 52,175 fans about…
Orlando faces Charlotte on 4-game skid
Orlando Magic (1-4, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (2-2, eighth in the…
Los Angeles takes on Memphis for conference showdown
Los Angeles Lakers (3-2, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (3-2, seventh in…
Toronto faces Cleveland, aims to stop 4-game slide
Toronto Raptors (1-4, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2, fifth in the…
WHL: Hitmen hold off Rebels with 4-3 shootout victory
CALGARY — Landon Amrhein netted the shootout winner as the Calgary Hitmen defeated the Red…
Blake Snell blames bad luck after latest World Series letdown puts Dodgers on brink of defeat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell thinks bad luck had about as much to do…
Dodgers shuffle their slumping lineup for World Series Game 5, and it doesn’t work in Jays’ 6-1 win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers shuffled their slumping lineup for Game 5…
Clayton Kershaw’s last moments at Dodger Stadium are a bittersweet farewell after Game 5 of Series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw lingered on the field at Dodger Stadium, taking in…