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On ‘Bite Me,’ Reneé Rapp punches back
NEW YORK (AP) — Reneé Rapp was clear on her intentions for her sophomore album,…
100th running of the Hambletonian marks a century of the biggest event in harness racing
Growing up in a family of horsemen in Ontario, John Campbell knew how prestigious the…
Canadian teen visits Ukraine to support efforts to recover children taken by Russia
OTTAWA — Sixteen-year-old Jaden Braves says he chose to travel to Ukraine and volunteer for…
Nathan Lukes’ 3-run homer helps the Blue Jays avoid a sweep with a win over the Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Nathan Lukes capped Toronto’s five-run seventh inning with a three-run homer, and…
Austin Wells loses track of the outs in 9th inning and costs the Yankees a late opportunity
NEW YORK (AP) — Perhaps nobody was happier the Yankees won Wednesday night than catcher…
Canada’s Diallo advances, Auger-Aliassime and Galarneau fall at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — The National Bank Open took some body blows before the event due to…
Towering Canadian Gabriel Diallo reaches 3rd round in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Towering Canadian Gabriel Diallo beat Matteo Gigante of Italy 6-3, 7-6 (5)…
Yankees tie it 3 times in late innings before finally beating Rays 5-4 in 11
NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan McMahon drove in the winning run in the 11th inning…
‘Riding the hype’: Fans paying a premium to see first-place Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO — Heather Gardiner couldn’t give her seats away. The Blue Jays owned a record…
Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Ozzy Osbourne returned to the “home of metal” for the last…
NOLA Gold folds, two California teams join forces in Major League Rugby shuffle
Major League Rugby, which operated with 11 teams this season, is down to nine. NOLA…
Nathan Lukes’ 3-run homer helps the Blue Jays avoid a sweep with a 9-8 win over the Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — Nathan Lukes capped Toronto’s five-run seventh inning with a three-run homer, and…
Eby says B.C. insulated from Trump copper tariff, cites need for trade diversity
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says an incoming 50 per cent United States…
Migrant worker calls proposed spike in housing cost payroll deduction ‘wickedness’
OTTAWA — An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is “wickedness” in a federal government…
PM Carney says trade talks with U.S. may not end by Aug. 1 deadline
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that Canada’s negotiations with the United…
Wall pitcher earns top honor on Texas 3A all-state baseball team
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state baseball team,…
Yankees bolster outfield, acquire veteran Austin Slater from the White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Austin Slater is heading to the New York Yankees, giving them another…
Nine pitchers, one shutout: How the Royals made history against the Braves with a 1-0 victory
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — With a rash of injuries to his starting rotation, Royals…
Schools and counties begin to see payment delays as Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate hits a month
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says billions of dollars in aid…
Eby calls softwood lumber dispute “canary in the coal mine” of U.S. protectionism
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of…
Perez’s single in 10th lifts Royals over Braves 1-0. KC ties record by using 9 pitchers in shutout
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez drove in MJ Melendez with a single leading…
Mullins robs Sánchez of home run in what may have been the outfielder’s last home game for Orioles
If this was the final home game for Cedric Mullins in Baltimore, he gave the…
Brown to start for Redblacks but Adams Jr. out for Stampeders
The Ottawa Redblacks come off their bye week with starter Dru Brown in tow. Brown…
‘Downton Abbey’ star Elizabeth McGovern brings Ava Gardner’s tumultuous life to the stage
NEW YORK (AP) — For all of Elizabeth McGovern’s acting career, someone else wrote her…