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Canadian men expect physical challenge from Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup rugby test
Canada is expecting a hard-nosed challenge from Tonga on Saturday when the two meet to…
Hamilton Tiger-Cats host Edmonton Elks in annual Hall of Fame game
HAMILTON — With the Hamilton Tiger-Cats still processing the death of general manager Ted Goveia,…
In the news today: Alberta to use notwithstanding power in trans laws
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip clinical trial in Canada raises ethical questions
TORONTO — Some doctors and bioethicists are raising concerns about a Toronto hospital’s partnership with…
Britain’s outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threats
ISTANBUL (AP) — The outgoing head of Britain’s foreign intelligence agency on Friday gave a…
After injury woes, Dach looks to seize opportunity on Canadiens’ second line
BROSSARD — Kirby Dach knows injuries have made the past two years a nightmare on…
Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre happy to share his life lessons
TORONTO — Georges St-Pierre, who used to hurt people for a living in the UFC,…
McLaughlin-Levrone says hurdles-400 double is possible. But would she want to do it?
TOKYO (AP) — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone holds the world record in the 400-meter hurdles and took…
Legendary skip Gushue, set to retire at season’s end, weighs in on Rock League pitch
Don’t expect legendary Canadian skip Brad Gushue to cap his farewell season in the fledgling…
Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this win Ig Nobel prize
BOSTON (AP) — A team of researchers from Japan wondered if painting cows with zebralike…
Royals start 3-game series at home against the Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays (89-64, first in the AL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (76-77, third…
Reds host the Cubs, aim to extend home win streak
Chicago Cubs (88-65, second in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (77-76, third in the…
Yankees take road win streak into game against the Orioles
New York Yankees (86-67, second in the AL East) vs. Baltimore Orioles (72-81, fifth in…
Nationals bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Mets
Washington Nationals (62-91, fifth in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (79-74, second in…
Red Sox visit the Rays to begin 3-game series
Boston Red Sox (83-70, third in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (75-78, fourth…
Astros look to keep home win streak going, host the Mariners
Seattle Mariners (84-69, second in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (84-69, first in the…
Guardians take 7-game win streak into game against the Twins
Cleveland Guardians (81-71, second in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (66-86, fourth in the…
National Defence using U.S. cloud services for ‘mission critical’ applications
OTTAWA — Newly released documents show Ottawa has spent almost $1.3 billion on cloud services…
Robert Lantos’ ‘Rise of the Raven’ showcases opulence and geopolitical tensions
TORONTO — Robert Lantos says his mission in producing a drama set in 15th century…
Ukraine aims to expand its weapons industry to deter Russia and help allies
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — With little chance of NATO membership for Ukraine, the country’s Western…
Trump wraps up UK state visit with gratitude for his hosts while largely sidestepping tough issues
AYLESBURY, England (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was “tremendously thankful” for…
Alberta professor put on leave as ripple effects of Charlie Kirk’s death continue
EDMONTON — The ripple effects of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s killing continued to be felt…
New York Red Bulls look to end road losing streak against CF Montreal
New York Red Bulls (11-12-7, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. CF Montreal (5-16-9, 14th…
Muller leads the Vancouver Whitecaps against Sporting Kansas City
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (15-6-7, third in the Western Conference) vs. Sporting Kansas City (7-17-6, 14th…