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Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu eyes new markets, smaller trade delegations
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s new trade minister says he’s looking to sign deals in South America,…
Diaz goes yard twice in front of sold-out crowd, Rays beat Dodgers 4-0
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Diaz hit two home runs off Blake Snell, Drew Rasmussen…
Ledecky wins 800-metre freestyle at world swim championship, McIntosh takes bronze
SINGAPORE — A must-see race at the world swimming championship lived up to its billing.…
Byron Buxton looks to be a calming presence in Twins’ clubhouse after a flurry of deadline moves
CLEVELAND (AP) — Every time Byron Buxton picked up his phone Thursday afternoon, there was…
Yandy Diaz hits 2 home runs off Blake Snell as Rays beat Dodgers 4-0
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Diaz hit two home runs off Blake Snell, Drew Rasmussen…
Republican Senate candidates seeking to replace McConnell aim to define themselves at Fancy Farm
FANCY FARM, Ky. (AP) — A renowned Kentucky picnic turned into a rapid-fire Republican political…
JP Saxe’s North American tour cancelled over low ticket sales despite online appeal
TORONTO — A Toronto singer-songwriter who was set to tour North America this fall says…
All-Pro defensive tackle Zach Allen agrees to 4-year, $102M extension with Denver Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Like teammate Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos All-Pro defensive lineman Zach Allen…
Sarah Nurse ready to make waves with new PWHL team in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — When Sarah Nurse first stepped onto the Aquabus dock at Vancouver’s Granville Island,…
Dan Quinn says he’s glad Terry McLaurin remains a presence at Commanders camp amid contract dispute
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that wide receiver Terry McLaurin…
Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer
OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation’s latest…
3 people die in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia
Ukrainian drone attacks overnight into Saturday killed three people, Russian officials said Saturday, as the…
How an alleged Ponzi scheme targeting Republicans left investors and politicians reeling
CEDARTOWN, Ga. (AP) — A federal receiver is on the hunt to recover $140 million…
Canadian hopes dashed as Diallo falls to Fritz in third round at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — All business on the dais after a disappointing third-round loss, Canada’s Gabriel Diallo…
2-time defending champion Jessica Pegula upset by Sevastova in 3rd round in Montreal
MONTREAL (AP) — Two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula was eliminated in the third round of…
Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge ruled on Thursday against the Trump administration’s plans…
‘I’m a fighter’: Sevastova upsets Pegula at NBO after long journey back to tennis
MONTREAL — Anastasija Sevastova wasn’t expecting a result like this. A year ago, she wasn’t…
New-look Twins attempt to regroup in Cleveland for series against Guardians
CLEVELAND (AP) — A full-fledged meet and greet was the first order of business for…
Newcomers Helsley, Rogers and Mullins join Mets in the thick of a pennant race
NEW YORK (AP) — Pitchers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers and outfielder Cedric Mullins jumped…
Talks with Trump’s team constructive before boosted tariff announced, ambassador says
WASHINGTON — Canada’s ambassador to the United States said much progress has been made with…
Freeland tells MPs she was ‘dismayed’ by BC Ferries’ decision buy Chinese ships
OTTAWA — Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland told MPs Friday she was “dismayed” by BC Ferries’…
B.C.’s Jobs Minister Kahlon urges Canada to ‘negotiate hard’ over U.S. tariff raises
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s minister of jobs and economic growth is urging the federal government…
Red River rivals Malcolm Roach, Marvin Mims Jr. add spice to Broncos camp with good-natured barbs
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Usually if there’s any chirping going on at sweltering NFL training…
Days after its release, Ottawa calls report on lethal exports to Israel ‘flawed’
OTTAWA — Ottawa is insisting it hasn’t been allowing exports of lethal weapons to Israel…