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Piastri beats Verstappen to Belgium F1 sprint pole as Red Bull’s post-Horner era begins
Oscar Piastri beat Max Verstappen to pole position for the sprint race at the Belgian…
‘He was the catalyst’: Toronto referee remembers Hulk Hogan, the man behind the myth
TORONTO — Even as Hulkamania was catching fire around the world, former WWE referee Jimmy…
Veteran receiver Kenny Lawler making an immediate impact with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Kenny Lawler hasn’t wasted any time making an impact with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, The six-foot-one,…
Canada’s Rebecca Marino eager for ‘electric feeling’ of playing National Bank Open
Bright lights. Big opponents. Canadian fans chanting her name. Rebecca Marino remembers every detail of…
Trump’s settlement with Columbia could become a model for his campaign to reshape higher education
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s milestone settlement with Columbia promises to bring stability to…
US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking ‘good faith’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks and bringing its…
French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as…
Doctors in England start a 5-day strike over pay. The government says it will hurt patients
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of doctors in England’s state-funded health system walked off the job…
UK, French and German leaders press Israel over Gaza aid after Macron backs a Palestinian state
LONDON (AP) — The leaders of Britain, France and Germany demanded Israel allow unrestricted aid…
Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala focused on growth, consistency in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Arjun Nimmala has learned a lot this year. As the No. 1 prospect…
In the news today: Three miners rescued from B.C. mine
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Tigers head into matchup against the Blue Jays on losing streak
Toronto Blue Jays (61-42, first in the AL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (60-44, first in…
Charlotte FC brings win streak into match against Toronto
Toronto FC (5-12-6, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte FC (11-11-2, sixth in the…
Vancouver Rise FC hands AFC Toronto second straight NSL loss
BURNABY — Samantha Chang’s two first-half goals was all Vancouver Rise FC needed in defeating…
Surging Blue Jays beat slumping Tigers in a matchup of 1st-place teams going in opposite directions
DETROIT (AP) — Ernie Clement and Joey Loperfido hit back-to back hit home runs in…
Jesse Chavez, the often-traded reliever who pitched for 9 teams in 18 seasons, announces retirement
ATLANTA (AP) — Jesse Chavez, the often-traded reliever who pitched for nine teams in 18…
Federal health minister non-committal on signing more pharmacare deals
OTTAWA — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is not committing to sign pharmacare funding deals…
Jets owner Woody Johnson completes purchase of stake in Premier League club Crystal Palace
LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace confirmed Thursday that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson’s purchase…
Here’s how key people reacted after five hockey players were acquitted of sex assault
Reaction was swift after five former junior hockey players were acquitted Thursday in a high-profile…
A timeline of sexual assault allegations against former Hockey Canada junior players
A timeline of events that led to former Canada world junior hockey team players Michael…
Edmonton QB Fajardo finally set to face former team as Roughriders host Elks
REGINA — After a week of speculation, the Edmonton Elks have confirmed that quarterback Cody…
Penix brings more confidence into 1st full season as Falcons starter following 3-game 2024 audition
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons may be better positioned for a winning…
Hulk Hogan’s storied wrestling career included iconic made-in-Canada matches
TORONTO — At the fan festival leading up to WrestleMania X8, World Wrestling Federation chairman…
Arsenal completes signing of Spain U21 defender Cristhian Mosquera
LONDON (AP) — Cristhian Mosquera became Arsenal’s fifth signing of the off season on Thursday…