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Ski jumper Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes takes to the air again for Canada
CALGARY — Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes has returned to ski jumping after a hiatus of two and…
Quebec premier outlines new economic vision in speech to legislature
QUÉBEC — In an attempt to revive his party’s political fortunes, Quebec Premier François Legault…
Ernie Stevens Jr., chair of the Indian Gaming Association and Oneida Nation leader, has died
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ernie “Big Cat” Stevens Jr., a driving force behind the expansion…
Top draft pick Cooper Flagg flying at Dallas Mavericks training camp
BURNABY — When Cooper Flagg stepped on the court Tuesday, he found himself shooting baskets…
Patrick Zalupski’s group finalizes purchase of Rays, ending Sternberg’s 18-year tenure
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A group led by Florida-based real estate developer Patrick Zalupski…
Angel City defender Ali Riley to retire from the NWSL after this season
Angel City captain Ali Riley, who played in five Women’s World Cups and four Olympics…
Phillies gear up for playoffs with a new mantra ahead of the NL Division Series
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rob Thomson punctuated the Phillies’ postseason clinchers over the last three years…
Anand taking two different approaches to building ‘bridges’ with China, India
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to India and China in the…
Canadian women’s flag football team to face U.S. at halftime of Bills-Patriots game
Canadian the United States will square off in a women’s flag football exhibition this weekend.…
Prolonged drought stunts the renowned wild blueberry crop in the Maritimes
HALIFAX — This summer’s prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on…
Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show will be a landmark moment for Puerto Rico
NEW YORK (AP) — Crowds wore maga flowers and “pavas” — straw hats traditionally worn…
Minnesota Wild sign Kirill Kaprizov to richest deal in NHL history: $136 million over 8 years
Over the quarter-century that covers the Minnesota Wild’s modest existence in the NHL, Kirill Kaprizov…
Home Run: Toronto Blue Jays’ season finale a ratings hit for Sportsnet
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ regular-season finale — a 13-4 rout that clinched the…
Israeli troops kill 31 Palestinians in Gaza as Qatar says discussion needed on Trump peace plan
CAIRO (AP) — Qatar said Tuesday that further talks were needed over details of U.S.…
Astros GM and manager face questions about job security after missing playoffs
HOUSTON (AP) — Instead of getting ready for a playoff game Tuesday, Houston Astros manager…
‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood stirs outrage in Hollywood
NEW YORK (AP) — Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood…
Nobel laureate George Smoot, who researched the universe’s origins at UC Berkeley, dies at 80
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Nobel laureate Dr. George Smoot, who conducted groundbreaking research into the…
Bombito returns to Canada’s roster for October men’s soccer friendlies
Canada coach Jesse Marsch is welcoming back a key player for the present and future…
India beats Sri Lanka by 59 runs in Women’s Cricket World Cup opener
GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Deepti Sharma’s all-round display helped India beat Sri Lanka by 59…
Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chaim Bloom says the St. Louis Cardinals will be sticking to…
Nepal denied T20 sweep by the West Indies
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nepal wasn’t able to finish what it started when…
No. 2 US diplomat meets much-prosecuted West African leader after visa restrictions were eased
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has met with the heavily…
Trump returns to ’51st state’ rhetoric in speech to U.S. military officials
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his talk of annexing Canada during an…
As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughts
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Droughts have withered crops in Peru, fires have scorched the Amazon…