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‘It was near unanimous’: Crosby to be honoured as top N.S. athlete of all time
HALIFAX – Hockey superstar Sidney Crosby may not be bringing the Stanley Cup home to…
Nicolas Lodeiro scores twice, Sounders beat Whitecaps 2-0
SEATTLE – Nicolas Lodeiro was spot on again from the penalty spot — and the…
Colombian rebels-turned-politicians sworn into Congress
BOGOTA – With the swipe of a taupe shade of eyeshadow and the swearing of…
Three-time Brier champion Stoughton named national men’s team coach
Jeff Stoughton helped guide Canada’s mixed doubles curling team to Olympic gold at the Winter…
Some first responders from Humboldt Broncos bus crash get mental-health break
WASKESIU, Sask. – Paramedic Deanndra King was on a day off, getting ready for a…
In embattled Venezuela, beauty offers ladder out of poverty
CARACAS, Venezuela – At a small home with a leaking tin roof near Venezuela’s capital,…
Women’s field increases for Canada Cup of curling in Estevan, Sask.
ESTEVAN, Sask. – An extra women’s curling team has been added to the field for…
Column: Best-ever World Cup? It is shaping up nicely
KAZAN, Russia – Wow. What a start. If you’re among those who suspect this World…
Belgium beats England 1-0, moves into tougher side of draw
KALININGRAD, Russia – England barely seemed troubled by losing. Belgium appeared to be a reluctant…
The Latest: Queiroz queries video reviews after Iran’s exit
MOSCOW – The Latest on Monday the World Cup (all times local): 1:55 a.m. Iran…
Ronaldo misses penalty, Portugal draws 1-1 with Iran
SARANSK, Russia – Cristiano Ronaldo’s missed penalty cost Portugal first place in its World Cup…
REVIEW: New Switch game ‘Mario Tennis Aces’ gets almost everything right
TORONTO – While video game superstar Mario is best known for stomping around the Mushroom…
Kroos scores late to give Germany 2-1 win over Sweden
SOCHI, Russia – The desperate world champions from Germany were seconds from losing control of…
Team Homan coach Adam Kingsbury moving on after three-year run with Ottawa rink
Coach Adam Kingsbury is leaving Team Rachel Homan after a three-year run with the Ottawa-based…
Kolarov scores from free kick, Serbia beats Costa Rica 1-0
SAMARA, Russia – With a curling free kick that decided the outcome of the match,…
Giant chompers: Woman’s squirrel dentistry saves rodent with overgrown teeth
BARRHEAD, Alta. – A squirrel named Bucky is back to chomping on seeds and nuts…
With 2026 World Cup coming to Canada, a look at the legacy other big events have left
A joint North American bid won the right to host the 2026 World Cup in…
Rumours spread on social media fuel deadly India mob attacks
GAUHATI, India – The rumours circulated through the hills of northeastern India on Facebook and…
UK Supreme Court criticizes Northern Ireland abortion laws
LONDON – Britain’s Supreme Court on Thursday criticized Northern Ireland’s strict anti-abortion laws but dismissed…
Vargas finally ends Impact’s scoring drought as Montreal tops Dynamo 1-0
MONTREAL – When Jeisson Vargas found the back of the net, ending the Montreal Impact’s…
Hockey, curling make Las Vegas more than a gambling mecca for Canadians
LAS VEGAS – A warm getaway destination that offers live winter sports, Las Vegas now…
Olympic curler Cheryl Bernard new president, CEO of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
CALGARY – Curling allowed Cheryl Bernard to become not just a successful Olympic athlete, but…
Burke and Medunjanin score as Philadelphia shuts out Montreal 2-0
MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact left the field to booing from the 17,140 in the…
Sleeping in a tent: a lifelong love affair
I don’t remember the first time I slept in a tent. It feels that doing…