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Stadium project for Birmingham is like ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ supersized
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Think “Welcome to Wrexham” only supersized. Birmingham City — a second-tier…
UK politician sentenced to over 10 years for accepting bribes to make pro-Russia statements
LONDON (AP) — A hard-right British politician and former ally of Reform U.K. leader Nigel…
Olympics in doubt for Swiss ski star Gut-Behrami after knee injury in training
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Ski star Lara Gut-Behrami has suffered a potentially career-ending left knee…
Carney wraps United Arab Emirates visit with pledge of $70B investment in Canada
ABU DHABI — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is working on a $1-billion project…
13-year-old girl struck and killed by school bus in Montreal suburb
LAVAL — A 13-year-old girl died Thursday evening after she was struck by a school…
Ontario Hockey League suspends Brampton’s Dragusica for season over slash to head
TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Brampton Steelheads defenceman Luke Dragusica for the…
Canadian boxers Beaudoin and Galle will fight for titles on Paul-Joshua card
Canadian boxers Leila Beaudoin and Amanda (Bambola) Galle are back in the title hunt. Both…
Humana-Paredes, Wilkerson fall in quarterfinals at beach volleyball worlds
ADELAIDE — Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson were knocked out in the quarterfinals at…
Israel-Premier Tech is rebranding as NSN Cycling Team from 2026 with new base in Spain
BARCELONA (AP) — The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team has found a new name and will…
Raphinha and goalie Joan García fit for Barcelona’s return to Camp Nou
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Raphinha and goalkeeper Joan García have recovered from injury in time…
Sidhu: $6-billion trade infrastructure fund key to doubling non-U.S. exports
OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said he’s witnessed a sea change in interest…
A look at the 16 teams set to compete at the Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials
The Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials begin Saturday and run through Nov. 30 at the Scotiabank…
Gushue aims for Trials win to set up potential storybook Olympic capper to career
Brad Gushue reached the pinnacle of his sport almost 20 years ago when he stood…
Schools fear disruptions as the White House begins dismantling the Education Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says its plan to dismantle the Education Department offers…
2026 World Cup: Australia and Uzbekistan to host FIFA-backed warmup mini-tournaments
ZURICH (AP) — World Cup qualifiers Australia and Uzbekistan will prepare for the tournament by…
Federal budget offers glimmer of hope for Calgary’s beleaguered Olympic Oval
CALGARY — The fastest ice in the world that’s on borrowed time may have a…
Mexico’s bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown
BANGKOK (AP) — Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday,…
In the NBA Cup, teams are running it up. The rules say it’s a good idea to do so
The game wasn’t over, though the outcome was decided. Milwaukee’s Myles Turner took a pass…
As goalie problems peak, coach St. Louis says Canadiens have regressed
MONTREAL — Martin St. Louis famously said the Montreal Canadiens “puked all over” themselves following…
In the news today: Grizzly attacks B.C. elementary class, many hurt
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘We’re playing our way’: Maple Leafs encouraged by recent performances
TORONTO — Brad Treliving met the media earlier this week to talk about his hockey…
‘It’s about consistency’: Vancouver Canucks aim to build on lessons from latest loss
VANCOUVER — Head coach Adam Foote liked what he saw from his Vancouver Canucks on…
Fairfield plays Le Moyne after Turner’s 30-point performance
Fairfield Stags (3-2) at Le Moyne Dolphins (2-3) Syracuse, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST…
Weber State visits BYU after Emma-Nnopu’s 21-point game
Weber State Wildcats (2-3) at BYU Cougars (5-0) Provo, Utah; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM…