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Canadians contend for podium across all disciplines at Finlandia Trophy
HELSINKI — Canadian figure skaters are in position to reach the podium in every discipline…
Left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and Yankees finalize $2.5 million, 1-year contract
NEW YORK (AP) — Side-arming left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and the New York Yankees finalized their…
Yarde challenges Benavidez for light-heavy title in Riyadh and Norman Jr faces Haney
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — London native Anthony Yarde gets a third shot at a…
Lawsuit claims Tennessee’s new school voucher program violates the state constitution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A group of public school students’ parents and taxpayers has filed…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sharks take on the Senators following shootout victory
Ottawa Senators (10-6-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (10-8-3, in the Pacific…
Columbus visits Detroit after shootout win
Columbus Blue Jackets (11-8-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (12-8-1, in the…
Panthers beat Devils 1-0 behind Bobrovsky’s 30 saves
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 31 shots, Sam Reinhart scored in the opening…
$54.7M sale of Frida Kahlo self-portrait breaks auction record for female artists
A haunting 1940 self-portrait by famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold Thursday for $54.7 million…
Batherson’s deflection leads to winning goal in Senators’ 3-2 victory over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Drake Batherson scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:58 to play, and…
Batherson’s deflection leads to winning goal in Senators’ 3-2 victory over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Drake Batherson scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:58 to play, and…
76ers’ hard-working Tyrese Maxey joins exclusive fraternity with 54-point, nine-assist performance
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey arguably is the NBA’s hardest-working player this…