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New-look Grand Slam of Curling broadcast team in place after off-season overhaul
The Grand Slam of Curling will kick off Tuesday with a new-look broadcast booth after…
Australian court rejects activist’s bid to prosecute Britain’s King Charles for genocide
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Three Australian appellate judges on Monday rejected an activist’s landmark bid…
In The Rings: The Curling Group pushes back planned Rock League announcement
TORONTO — The Curling Group postponed a Rock League schedule update planned for Wednesday, the…
Compact Slam schedule and Rock League campaign make for an unusual curling season
TORONTO — A curling season unlike any before it is underway as the sport’s top…
Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation
SYDNEY (AP) — Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the remainder of the…
Swimming star Summer McIntosh headlines Canadian trials in Montreal
MONTREAL — Summer McIntosh crafted an all-time great performance the last time she entered the…
Australian spy boss says he shifted resources from counterterrorism before Hanukkah attack
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian spy agency boss told an inquiry on Monday he…
Australia’s most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, walked free on bail…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
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Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court after truck crash in Mexico killed over 50…
Decorated Australian veteran remains behind bars on Afghan war crime charges
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, did not apply for…
Former Australian soldier charged with committing 5 war crime murders in Afghanistan
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges…
Iranian women’s team leaves Malaysia for Oman after asylum reversal
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Iranian women’s soccer team left Malaysia on Monday night…
Grand Slam of Curling drops U.S stop, will run five Canadian events over two months
TORONTO — The Grand Slam of Curling will not return to the United States next…
In the news today: Carney in Australia, McGuinty talks Iran, Tumbler Ridge probe
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
A capsule look at the 18 teams set to play at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
MISSISSAUGA — A capsule look at the 18 teams competing in the Jan. 23-Feb. 1…
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security
NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in…
Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security
NEW YORK (AP) — From Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in…
Supermaxis Comanche and LawConnect continue close duel on Day 2 of the Sydney to Hobart race
HOBART, Australia (AP) — Supermaxis Master Lock Comanche and defending champion LawConnect continued their close…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EST
Trump warns Maduro against playing ‘tough’ as US escalates pressure campaign on Venezuela WEST PALM…
While wins have been rare at Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men have made their mark
While wins have been hard to come at the Rugby World Cup, the Canadian men…
India in trouble on 27-2 at Day 4 stumps after South Africa sets imposing 549-run target in 2nd test
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Chasing an improbable 549-run target, India was down to 27-2 at…
No. 21 West Virginia faces Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes (4-1) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (6-0) Nassau, Bahamas; Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. EST…
Weber State faces Utah on 3-game road slide
Weber State Wildcats (2-4) at Utah Utes (3-3) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST…
Canadian men slip to No. 25 in World Rugby rankings after loss to Portugal
Canada has dropped one place to No. 25 in World Rugby’s new rankings, matching its…