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Kevin Ring is named USA Swimming CEO and president, aims to grow sport’s reach
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — USA Swimming hired Kevin Ring as its CEO and president…
Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s parliamentary secretary will go to China to join Saskatchewan’s efforts to…
Most enduring and biggest iceberg breaks apart, with more splintering to come in its death spiral
The world’s largest and most enduring iceberg is splintering into smaller pieces, to the point…
Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham chairman after divisive 25-year tenure
Daniel Levy has stepped down as Tottenham chairman, the club announced Thursday, ending the nearly…
Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from boardroom to Hollywood, dies at 91
MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer who turned the concept of understated…
Tyson Beukeboom to become Canada’s most-capped rugby player at World Cup
Canadian lock Tyson Beukeboom will become Canada’s most-capped rugby player Saturday when she earns cap…
Sam Kerr to return after more than a year out with ACL injury
LONDON (AP) — Sam Kerr is set to make her first appearance for Chelsea since…
‘The Paper’ blends the absurdity of ‘The Office’ and the optimism of ‘Parks and Recreation’
The documentary crew that followed the employees at Dunder Mifflin paper company on “The Office”…
Hamilton’s grid penalty gives him ‘more to fight for’ in Monza debut with Ferrari
MONZA, Italy (AP) — As if a first Italian Grand Prix with Ferrari isn’t incentive…
The Latest: RFK Jr. grilled on anti-vaccine policy in combative Senate hearing
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is before a congressional committee Thursday, where he…
Xi and Putin’s hot mic moment: How long will science extend the human life span?
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russia President Vladimir Putin chatted about how…
Women’s Champions League winner Lia Wälti joins Juventus from Arsenal
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Switzerland’s inspirational captain Lia Wälti moved from Women’s Champions League title…
Quebec City to host women’s world hockey championship in 2027, world juniors in 2029
QUÉBEC — Quebec City will host the 2027 women’s world hockey championship and co-host the…
Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’
NEW YORK (AP) — Before he was a star on TV, Al Roker was a…
McIlroy fades to a 71 on return to Irish Open but says game ‘feels pretty good’ ahead of Ryder Cup
STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy bogeyed two of his last three holes and faded…
McIlroy fades to a 71 on return to Irish Open but says game ‘feels pretty good’ ahead of Ryder Cup
STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Rory McIlroy bogeyed two of his last three holes and faded…
Gregory Bovino, head of Los Angeles campaign, shows how immigration agents rack up arrests
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gregory Bovino’s distinguished Border Patrol career was in a downward spiral.…
South Africa asks China to postpone naval exercises that coincide with possible Trump trip for G20
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s Department of Defense said Thursday it has…
Kim Novak’s emotional return to the spotlight at Venice Film Festival
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Kim Novak was worried she’d made a mistake. The 92-year-old star…
Defenceman Donovan Sebrango signs one-year deal with Senators
OTTAWA — Defenceman Donovan Sebrango and the Ottawa Senators have agreed to a one-year, two-way…
Canadian men take on Romania in first of six remaining friendlies in 2025
Canada takes on Romania on Friday, the first of six remaining games in 2025 that…
London’s restored Big Ben clocktower is up for a top architecture prize
LONDON (AP) — A facelift that restored London’s 166-year-old Big Ben clocktower to a sparkling…
No. 1 Sinner meets Auger-Aliassime, and No. 2 Alcaraz faces Djokovic in the US Open semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) — Before knowing for sure that he would need to get past…
Versatile Wayne Middaugh inducted into World Curling Hall of Fame
PERTH — Canada’s Wayne Middaugh, one of the sport’s most versatile players, was inducted into…