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Trump and Hulk Hogan forged a decadeslong bond based on wrestling, reality stardom and politics
WASHINGTON (AP) — One was a businessman turned reality TV star twice elected president. The…
Lula says the US has ignored Brazil’s attempts to negotiate Trump’s announced tariff
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday that his…
Nigeria faces hunger crisis as food needs rise across west and central Africa, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nigeria is facing “an unprecedented hunger crisis,” and the need for…
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…
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday canceling about $9 billion that…
20 years ago, ‘Hogan Knows Best’ premiered. Read our 2005 interview with Hulk Hogan
They were icons of the 1980s, known for their outlandish exploits onstage and in the…
Clemson returns most experienced team in football in search of 3rd national title in 10 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Clemson Tigers have all of the pieces in place to…
Pogačar withstands Vingegaard’s attacks to keep yellow jersey after Tour’s monster mountain stage
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Ben O’Connor won Thursday’s monster Alpine stage to the ski resort…
Guinness World Record’s most premature baby at 21-weeks of gestation celebrates his first birthday
A baby born at only 21 weeks of gestation last July in Iowa City, Iowa,…
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…
Peru seizes record 4-ton mercury shipment in fight against illegal gold mining
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Peruvian customs officials have seized a record-breaking shipment of illegal mercury,…
Former Czech ice hockey great Josef Černý has died. He was 85.
PRAGUE (AP) — Josef Černý, one of the highest-scoring forwards in the former Czechoslovakia who…
Missouri extends Eli Drinkwitz’s contract through 2029, adds money to assistant salary pool
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz received a second contract extension in less than two years…
Tessier to lead Canada at women’s Rugby World Cup in England
LANGFORD — Alexandra Tessier will captain Canada’s second-ranked squad when the 2025 Rugby World Cup…
Shunned by hometown Razorbacks, redshirt-freshman Drake Lindsey set to lead Minnesota offense
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Minnesota redshirt freshman Drake Lindsey grew up with Arkansas blood running…
Pogačar withstands Vingegaard’s attacks to keep yellow jersey after Tour’s monster mountain stage
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Ben O’Connor won Thursday’s monster Alpine stage to the ski resort…
Reaction to the death of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan, perhaps the most recognizable showman of professional wrestling with his muscles for miles,…
Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, a mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in professional wrestling who turned…
Wolves signs Colombia forward Jhon Arias from Fluminense
WOLVERHAMPTON, Englans (AP) — Premier League side Wolverhampton has completed the signing of Colombia forward…
Lizzie Deignan retires from cycling after announcing pregnancy
LONDON (AP) — British cyclist Lizzie Deignan, a former world champion who won the ‘triple…
Lewis Hamilton is so fed up with his results at Ferrari that he’s taking matters into his own hands
No wins. Nary even a podium finish. And virtually no hope of a championship. Lewis…
Déjà vu: England and Spain meet again in a final, this time at the Women’s European Championship
ZURICH (AP) — Here we go again. There’s a sense of déjà vu about the…
A test of the mind and body: The story behind AP’s stage to stage coverage of the Tour De France
The Tour de France is not only one of the biggest sports races in the…
Five Canadian medal contenders to watch at world swimming championships
Canada is sending a powerhouse swimming squad to the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with…