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‘Ecstatic’: Older fans remember Blue Jays’ World Series championships in 1992-93
TORONTO — Mike Chisholm had a pager with him when he came to watch the…
Houthi rebels detain 2 more UN workers, including a woman in critical condition
CAIRO (AP) — Iranian-backed Houthi rebels intensified their crackdown against the United Nations in Yemen…
Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade
NEW YORK (AP) — If you wondered why Miguel didn’t release a studio album for…
Blue Jays’ Addison Barger hits the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in…
Amber Glenn beats Alysa Liu to win figure skating Cup of China
CHONGQING, China (AP) — Amber Glenn overcame neck pain to beat her world champion U.S.…
American cardinal celebrates old Latin Mass in St. Peter’s in a sign of change
VATICAN CITY (AP) — A top American cardinal celebrated a traditional Latin Mass on Saturday…
Veteran centre Jonathan Toews making a difference for determined Jets
WINNIPEG — Jonathan Toews keeps proving his worth to the Winnipeg Jets. Not only did…
Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez clears the decks, now has far larger blank canvas
TORONTO — Having cleared the decks by declining 2026 contract options on veteran goalkeeper Sean…
Austrian skier Scheib dominates World Cup season opener to beat runner-up Moltzan; Shiffrin 4th
SÖLDEN, Austria (AP) — Austrian skier Julia Scheib dominated the season-opening women’s World Cup giant…
Austrian skier Scheib dominates World Cup season opener to beat runner-up Moltzan; Shiffrin 4th
SÖLDEN, Austria (AP) — Right when Austrian skier Julia Scheib started to celebrate her dominating…
Two Australian players inappropriately touched by motorcyclist in India at Women’s Cricket World Cup
INDORE, India (AP) — Two cricketers from the Australian women’s national team were inappropriately touched…
American Brody Malone soars to gold on the high bar at world gymnastics championships
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Brody Malone capped an impressive meet by the U.S. at the…
Alana King takes a record 7-18 at Women’s Cricket World Cup as Australia routs South Africa
INDORE, India (AP) — Wrist spinner Alana King took a record 7-18 as Australia thrashed…
Poker’s NBA-and-Mafia betting scandal echoes movie games, and cheats, from ‘Ocean’s’ to ‘Rounders’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The stakes. The famous faces. The posh private rooms. The clever…
Historic libraries bring modern comfort to book lovers and history buffs in New England
BOSTON (AP) — When David Arsenault takes down a worn, leather-bound 19th-century book from the…
Has business tuned out Trump’s temper tantrums?
MONTREAL — Like exhausted parents, Canada’s business community seems to be increasingly tuning out the…
Henderson and Hsu lead World team into the International Crown semifinals with a win Saturday
GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — Canada’s Brooke Henderson and Wei-Ling Hsu of Taiwan beat Sweden’s…
Blue Jays aiming to take 2-0 lead in World Series tonight against Dodgers
TORONTO — After a long week of hearing how the well-rested and exceptionally skilled Los…
Australia struggles to a 19-15 win over Japan to start a demanding northern tour
TOKYO (AP) — Nick Champion de Crespigny marked his debut as captain with a try…
Blue Jays bring 1-0 lead into World Series Game 2 against Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69, first in the NL West during the regular season) vs. Toronto…
What to know about Ireland’s election as the country votes for a new president
LONDON (AP) — Voters in Ireland went to the polls Friday to elect one of…
Canada’s Rachel Homan qualifies for playoffs at Pan Continental Curling Championships
VIRGINIA — Defending champion Rachel Homan of Canada clinched a playoff spot at the Pan…
Barger’s career season continues with pinch-hit grand slam in Game 1 of World Series
TORONTO — In a lot of ways, Addison Barger is your typical 25-year-old. He showed…
Barger, Varsho and Kirk lead homer barrage as Blue Jays rout Dodgers 11-4 in World Series opener
TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays fans waited 32 years to let loose cheering a World…