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Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing for adoring crowd at retirement show
NEW YORK (AP) — Misty Copeland took one last spin on her pointe shoes Wednesday,…
What to know about the French militants who clashed with Syrian forces in Idlib
BEIRUT (AP) — Clashes broke out this week between Syrian government forces and fighters in…
Blue Jays drive home Rogers revenue growth amid World Series run
Enthusiasm for the World Series-bound Toronto Blue Jays helped boost third-quarter revenue at Rogers Communications…
Pharrell and gospel act Voices of Fire to perform at World Series opener
TORONTO — Pharrell Williams and the gospel choir Voices of Fire will help open the…
BYU aiming high with top overall recruit AJ Dybantsa on the roster
The recruiting wheel never seems to stop spinning for college basketball coaches, taking up most…
Former world chess champion may face discipline for allegations against Daniel Naroditsky
Chess’s international governing body said Wednesday it’s considering disciplinary action against a Russian former world…
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult pushes back after her musical is canceled by Indiana high school
NEW YORK (AP) — Author Jodi Picoult has the dubious honor of being banned in…
US strikes two more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in the Pacific Ocean
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Wednesday launched its ninth strike against an alleged…
British ex-soldier acquitted of murder in 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre
LONDON (AP) — A former British paratrooper was found not guilty Thursday on murder charges…
Nova Scotia’s Christina Black feels curling buzz ramping up in her home province
The curling vibe in Nova Scotia has intensified, and Christina Black is feeling it. The…
NCAA will allow college athletes to bet on professional sports starting Nov. 1
The NCAA approved a rule change on Wednesday that will allow athletes and athletic department…
Angelina Melnikova caps return by edging Leanne Wong for gold at the world gymnastics championships
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Angelina Melnikova’s return to international gymnastics after a three-year hiatus ended…
Marathon world-record holder Ruth Chepng’etich banned 3 years after admitting doping violation
MONACO (AP) — Women’s marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepng’etich has been banned for three years…
Athletics Integrity Unit says marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepng’etich banned 3 years for doping violation
MONACO (AP) — Athletics Integrity Unit says marathon world record-holder Ruth Chepng’etich banned 3 years…
Mikaela Shiffrin expands brand, launches podcast that explores driving forces behind success
Mikaela Shiffrin has a new title to go with all-time winningest World Cup ski racer…
Americans beat China twice. Thitikul stays perfect at LPGA’s International Crown team event
GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — The United States beat China twice in fourball matches Thursday…
EU joins US in heaping more sanctions on Russia to push Putin into Ukraine peace talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday heaped more economic sanctions on Russia, adding…
Madrid lost all 4 clasicos last season. Now it is looking for payback against Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid and a red-hot Kylian Mbappé host Barcelona on Sunday…
Blue Jays, Dodgers prepare for World Series showdown at Rogers Centre
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers meet the media today ahead…
Sudan’s capital is targeted by paramilitary drone attack for third day
BEIRUT (AP) — A Sudanese paramilitary force targeted the country’s capital and its main airport…
Leader Marseille faces Lens in a clash of Ligue 1’s top defenses
PARIS (AP) — French league leader Marseille travels to fourth-placed Lens on Saturday for a…
In the news today: Justice minister to talk tougher bail, Canada-China revisited
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘It was epic’: Blue Jays fans reminisce about ’90s World Series wins
Diehard Toronto Blue Jays fan Natashia Moodie has been reflecting on her favourite baseball team’s…
Youth who led Madagascar protests hope coup leader will continue to hear them as president
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — For Donah Falia and the other young people whose weeks of…