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Canadian prop DaLeaka Menin expected to play an important role at Rugby World Cup
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has plenty of options when it comes to choosing his front…
Real Madrid coach praises Mastantuono and downplays player’s choice of Messi as world’s best
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised the maturity of teenager newcomer…
Olympian Moh Ahmed joins call to cancel Canada’s Davis Cup tie with Israel in Halifax
Four-time Olympian Moh Ahmed is one of 413 Canadian signatories calling on Tennis Canada to…
Former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada set to plead guilty
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Mexican cartel kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada is set to…
Toronto Raptors put general manager Bobby Webster in control of basketball operations
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors’ search for a new team president is over — they…
With the Ottawa Treaty under threat, an expert warns landmines won’t keep Europe safe
OTTAWA — An expert who has disposed of bombs in some of the world’s most…
Cable’s MSNBC will change its name later this year as part of corporate divorce from NBC
Changing its mind about keeping its name, the MSNBC news network said Monday it will…
The story behind Devo’s ‘Whip It’ and their misunderstood legacy
NEW YORK (AP) — You know the band Devo, right? The guys with the funny…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Aug. 14 The New…
The Latest: Zelenskyy signals openness to three-way meeting with Trump and Putin
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump expressed hope that Monday’s critical talks with Ukrainian…
Vancouver Whitecaps draw Houston Dynamo 1-1 in Thomas Muller’s MLS debut
VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller’s Major League Soccer debut was almost perfect. Almost. The German soccer…
Jose Manuel Lopez earns first Argentina callup for World Cup qualifiers
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Palmeiras striker Jose Manuel Lopez received his first Argentina callup…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemns ‘unacceptable’ racism after incidents at German Cup games
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino says that two incidents of alleged racist abuse…
Napoli striker Lukaku may need surgery on thigh injury
NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku may require surgery after sustaining a left…
Bolivia heads to a presidential runoff as 2 decades of left-wing dominance ends
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s presidential vote headed to an unprecedented runoff after elections…
After ‘venting’ his frustration, Lewis Hamilton could come back stronger from F1’s mid-season break
Lewis Hamilton’s dream of an eighth Formula 1 title with Ferrari is spinning off track.…
In the news today: Flight attendant strike set to continue
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Kids again! Mets, Mariners cardboard race, pin trade, talk baseball with Little Leaguers
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Carlos Mendoza was thrilled to learn the Little League World Series…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Putin agrees that US, Europe could offer NATO-style security guarantees to Ukraine, Trump envoy says…
Mark Vientos’ three-run homer delights kids, leads Mets to 7-3 win over Mariners
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Mark Vientos hit a three-run homer to the delight of hundreds…
Canada’s Wilkerson, Humana-Paredes golden again at Montreal beach volleyball event
MONTREAL — Brandie Wilkerson and Melissa Humana-Paredes are golden again on home sand. The Paris…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Clutch performances by Betts and Vesia help Dodgers sweep Padres for first time since 2023
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia gave up the tying run…
Scottie Scheffler rallies from 4 shots down and wins BMW Championship for 5th victory of the year
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The numbers Scottie Scheffler is compiling have been drawing comparisons…