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Springboks set to make history at Twickenham and backed by 70,000 fans
LONDON (AP) — South Africa will be 9,000 kilometers (5,600 miles) from home at Twickenham…
In the news today: Alberta schools ready to close as teachers strike looms
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Brewers and Cubs square off to start NLDS
Chicago Cubs (92-70, second in the NL Central during the regular season) vs. Milwaukee Brewers…
‘The whole country’s team’: Quebecers rallying behind Toronto Blue Jays in playoffs
MONTREAL — Louis-Philippe Guy wasn’t always a Toronto Blue Jays fan. As a young boy,…
Election in 2026 impossible if Gaza war persists: Palestinian Authority
OTTAWA — The Palestinian Authority says its commitment to hold elections in 2026 — which…
N.L. has the country’s highest per-capita debt. It’s all but hidden in the election.
ST. JOHN’S — Business and taxpayer organizations are calling on party leaders in Newfoundland and…
Former Australian police officer pleads not guilty to killing his ex-boyfriend and the man’s partner
SYDNEY (AP) — A former police officer in Australia’s New South Wales state pleaded not…
Australian accused of Afghanistan war crime pleads not guilty but trial held until at least 2027
SYDNEY (AP) — The only Australian soldier to be charged with a war crime in…
Schlittler strikes out 12 in postseason debut as Yankees beat Red Sox 4-0 to win Wild Card Series
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight dominant innings…
Ryan McMahon flips head over heels into Red Sox dugout to make highlight-reel catch for Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan McMahon looked up and saw Jarren Duran’s foul popup veering…
Austin faces Saint Louis City SC in Western Conference action
Saint Louis City SC (7-18-7, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Austin FC (12-11-8, seventh…
Sealy and CF Montreal host Nashville
Nashville SC (16-11-5, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. CF Montreal (6-17-9, 12th in the…
Chicago Fire take win streak into game against Toronto
Toronto FC (5-13-13, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (15-11-6, seventh in the…
Will Skelton returns from France (yet again) in bid to help Wallabies at the Rugby Championship
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Will Skelton was once again on the France-to-Australia shuttle in an…
Schlittler’s playoff gem for Yankees against rival Red Sox prompts Boone to say `A star is born’
NEW YORK (AP) — Cam Schlittler’s key to putting Boston Red Sox bats to sleep…
Short-handed 49ers stop Rams on downs in overtime, preserving a 26-23 victory
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Everything seemed to indicate the San Francisco 49ers were in for…
Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges
The founder of a Texas megachurch who resigned last year after a woman in Oklahoma…
Youmin Hwang shoots 10-under 62 in final group to take LOTTE Championship lead
HONOLULU (AP) — Youmin Hwang played in the final group off the first tee Thursday…
John Epping off to strong start with pair of wins at PointsBet Invitational
CALGARY — John Epping picked up a pair of wins to start off his schedule…
Yankees advance to ALDS, will meet Blue Jays in playoffs for first time
TORONTO — The New York Yankees will face the Toronto Blue Jays in an American…
Michelin awards two Vancouver restaurants with stars
VANCOUVER — Two Japanese restaurants in Vancouver have received Michelin stars. The culinary tastemaker has…
Trump administration taps Army Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration is tapping National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers…
Pro Picks: Eagles will stay undefeated and edge the Broncos in a close, tough game
The Philadelphia Eagles keep finding ways to win. The Denver Broncos are aiming to hand…
Luxembourg’s grand duke will abdicate, passing the throne to his son
LUXEMBOURG (AP) — A monarchy at the heart of Europe is preparing for a generational…