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Orioles left-hander Rogers leaves start at Toronto after 5 innings because of sore toe
TORONTO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers left his start Friday night against Toronto…
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reaches base 5 times as AL-best Blue Jays beat Orioles 6-1
TORONTO (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base five times, Myles Straw doubled home the…
Relic of the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint stolen from Venezuelan parish
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A relic of Carlo Acutis, who was declared the Catholic Church’s…
Forward Mason Flesch to captain Canada against Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup rugby
Forward Mason Flesch will lead Canada against No. 9 Fiji in Sunday’s Pacific Nations Cup…
Canadian rugby men have taken their lumps in past meetings with high-flying Fijians
History and the rankings are against Canada when it meets Fiji on Sunday in the…
The voice of calm in TIFF closer ‘Peak Everything’ came from film’s sound engineer
TORONTO — When writer-director Anne Émond imagined who would voice the guided meditation track in…
Astros place Lance McCullers Jr. on IL, recall Colton Gordon and promote Zach Cole
ATLANTA (AP) — The Houston Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured…
Former environment minister details abuse she endured in politics in new memoir
OTTAWA — Former environment minister Catherine McKenna says federal security agencies initially refused to offer…
Wannasaen maintains Queen City lead, with fellow Thai star Thitikul, Hull making big moves
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Chanettee Wannasaen maintained a two-shot lead Friday in the Kroger Queen…
Ottawa pitched extending refugee sponsor pause to late 2028 to fix backlog: records
OTTAWA — The federal department of immigration last year, suggested freezing most private refugee sponsorship…
From Northern Ireland to Canada, Peter Nelson relishes chance to wear the Maple Leaf
After a successful club career across the Atlantic, veteran back Peter Nelson has added a…
Canadian men’s and women’s flag football teams competing at IFAF event
PANAMA CITY — It’s an important step for Canada’s flag football Olympic aspirations. The Canadian…
The Latest: Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns
President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime…
Toronto FC looking to the future as Major League Soccer season winds down
TORONTO — Elimination from playoff contention is on the line again Saturday as Toronto FC…
Ottawa discussing future of emissions cap with Alberta, oil companies: minister
OTTAWA — The federal government is in discussions with Alberta and the oil industry about…
B.C. port expansion seeks fast-track by Canada’s new major projects office
The company seeking to expand Metro Vancouver’s Deltaport terminal has applied for fast-track approval by…
Touting better HIV treatment, Toronto service organization closing after 42 years
TORONTO — An organization that bills itself as Canada’s oldest HIV service agency will close…
NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defenses on its eastern flank to ward off Russia
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — NATO said Friday it’s bulking up its defensive posture on its…
Internal government documents reveal grim housing climate in Canada
OTTAWA — As Ottawa gears up to launch a new agency to build homes faster,…
Across the US, cities combine art, shade and education to help people beat the heat
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. (AP) — When sculptor Bobby Zokaites moved to Phoenix in the…
Canada Post union to lift overtime ban, stop delivering flyers
The union representing Canadian postal workers is moving to end a ban on overtime work…
Riders can become first team to punch playoff ticket with win over Alouettes
REGINA — Despite having the best record in the CFL, the Saskatchewan Roughriders aren’t taking…
Ticats announce death of GM Ted Goveia, who disclosed cancer diagnosis in June
HAMILTON — General manager Ted Goveia of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats has died. The Ticats confirmed…
Russian drones force Europe to defend itself after Putin ‘put down a marker’ to NATO
BRUSSELS (AP) — Since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022,…