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Maryland board OKs plan to start demolition to rebuild Pimlico Race Course shortly after Preakness
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland board approved a $14.3 million contract on Wednesday to…
Some Ontario mayors against communities’ financial incentives to attract doctors
Several Ontario mayors have been calling on the province to ban financial incentives municipalities use…
Beckham and Neville part of new ownership group at English soccer club Salford
David Beckham and Gary Neville are part of a new consortium to have taken ownership…
Quebecor CEO warns of grim future for TVA Sports amid rising cost of broadcast rights
The chief executive of Quebecor Inc. warned Thursday that the company’s French-language sports television programming…
‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor
A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In…
Panthers vice chairman Doug Cifu suspended by NHL over comments on social media
The NHL has suspended Florida Panthers vice chairman and alternate governor Doug Cifu from any…
The NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers are going up for sale
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paul Allen’s estate announced Tuesday that it has begun the process…
ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN said Tuesday that its new all-encompassing streaming service will take…
As WNBA popularity soars, player salaries remain a big hurdle for the league to address
Breanna Stewart will start her ninth WNBA season in a few days. The New York…
Most Proline bettors like Edmonton Oilers’ chances of advancing
Most Proline bettors like the Edmonton Oilers’ chances of advancing to the third round of…
Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion,…
Dick’s Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion,…
Air taxis to ferry fans and VIPs to venues at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fans and VIPs can fly their way to venues at the…
Future of Sport Lab names 10 new startups to accelerator program
TORONTO — Artificial intelligence is here to stay, at least in the world of sport…
Missouri governor says he’ll bring lawmakers back to get a plan for keeping the Chiefs and Royals
Missouri’s governor said Friday that he will call the Legislature into a special session to…
Hey old bird: A 33-year-old puffin on New Brunswick island going strong, with a chick
FREDERICTON — Daniel Oliker held a 33-year-old puffin from Machias Seal Island in his hands…
‘The Salt Path’ is a book that captured the hearts of millions. Now it’s mired in controversy
LONDON (AP) — “The Salt Path” is a memoir of resilience and courage that captured…
Mayor seeks ban on online criminal content after shooting at Indian star’s B.C. café
The mayor of Surrey, B.C., is urging social media platforms to ban criminal content after…
Union pleads for action four years after B.C. crane collapse that killed five people
BURNABY — Officials from a B.C. construction union say it’s been four years since a…
Millions of dollars in Tesla EV rebate claims were legitimate, Ottawa says
OTTAWA — Tesla legitimately claimed thousands of electric vehicle rebates in the final weekend before…
Carney to meet with cabinet, premiers following Trump’s latest tariff threat
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will be meeting with his cabinet and Canada’s premiers…
Surprisingly strong June jobs numbers quash Bank of Canada rate cut odds
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is increasingly expected to keep its benchmark interest rate…
Ex-Mountie sentenced for ‘reckless’ cannabis business securities violations in B.C.
SURREY, B.C. — The British Columbia provincial court has handed a retired RCMP officer a…
Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leave
TORONTO — As a major funding shortfall looms over Pride Toronto, some prominent LGBTQ+ advocates…