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Versatile Wayne Middaugh inducted into World Curling Hall of Fame
PERTH — Canada’s Wayne Middaugh, one of the sport’s most versatile players, was inducted into…
No. 1 Sinner meets Auger-Aliassime, and No. 2 Alcaraz faces Djokovic in the US Open semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) — Before knowing for sure that he would need to get past…
The Redeem Team had one goal at the 2008 Olympics. Its final reward awaits in the Hall of Fame
Jerry Colangelo still remembers all the meetings. They were in 2005 and 2006, sit-down sessions,…
Ford Racing: A new era for America’s race team
Ford Motor Company is rebranding its motorsports program to Ford Racing. The rebrand and new…
Australia’s highest court denies decorated Afghanistan veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’s final appeal
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s highest court on Thursday removed the last chance for highly…
In the news today: Day 2 of Carney cabinet retreat, TIFF launches with John Candy doc
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Astros play the Yankees after Alvarez’s 4-hit game
New York Yankees (77-62, second in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (77-63, first in…
Teenage workers hit hard by tech disruption, population growth: Desjardins
OTTAWA — A new report argues the rise of gig work, artificial intelligence and rapid…
‘It makes people want to read’: Stores see sales spike after Alberta book ban
EDMONTON — An Alberta government order banning some books from school libraries doesn’t appear to…
Report calls on NATO to counter authoritarian manipulation, disinformation
OTTAWA — A resurgent North Atlantic Treaty Organization should play a leading role in fighting…
TV writer Graham Linehan’s arrest over posts on X sparks debate over free speech and its limits
LONDON (AP) — The arrest of comedy writer Graham Linehan in Britain over social media…
Indiana plays Chicago following Mitchell’s 29-point outing
Chicago Sky (10-30, 4-15 Eastern Conference) at Indiana Fever (21-20, 11-8 Eastern Conference) Indianapolis; Friday,…
Rugby Championship: Wilson back as captain, Lynagh at flyhalf for Wallabies against Argentina
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Harry Wilson will come back from a knee injury to lead…
Trump says US strike targeting Venezuelan gang will cause cartels to think twice
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday justified the lethal military strike that his…
Climate change made heat and dryness that fueled Iberian wildfires 40 times more likely, study finds
MADRID (AP) — The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions, which fueled one of the…
Carpenter leads the Tigers to a 6-2 win over the Mets
DETROIT (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and scored twice to help the…
Kerry Carpenter leads Tigers to win over Mets
DETROIT (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and scored twice to help the…
Novak Djokovic is 38 and bidding for a 25th Slam title. He faces Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic is 38 and trying to conquer a younger man’s…
Astros walk their way to 8-7 comeback win over Yankees
HOUSTON (AP) — Taylor Trammell worked a bases-loaded walk to score the go-ahead run as…
Canada’s Auger-Aliassime rallies in final set to seal U.S. Open semifinal appearance
NEW YORK — Felix Auger-Aliassime is into the semifinals of the U.S. Open, exactly four…
Blue Jays tie season-high with five homers in 13-9 win over Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — George Springer had one of Toronto’s five home runs as the Blue…
49ers’ Jauan Jennings can earn $3M more in 2025 with new contract incentives
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings has the chance to…
Taylor hits 2-run double in ninth to lead White Sox to 4-3 comeback win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Baldwin had an RBI single and Michael A. Taylor followed with…
Dream beat the Sparks to move into sole possession of second place in the WNBA standings
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard scored 19 points, Brionna Jones had 16 points…