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Taxi, ride-hailing drivers brace for World Cup traffic and antsy passengers
Weeks before global soccer fans are due to descend on Toronto and Vancouver for the…
Scheifele completes hat trick in overtime as Canada edges Norway 6-5 at worlds
FRIBOURG — Mark Scheifele scored his third goal of the game in overtime, and Canada…
‘They celebrate everyone’: Montreal Canadiens enjoying playoff ride
RALEIGH — Kirby Dach and his teammates used to discuss a potential future late into…
Katherine Legge is ready make historic attempt to try and complete racing’s 1,100-mile ‘double’
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Katherine Legge missed the Indianapolis 500 media day festivities Thursday because of…
Gujarat thumps Chennai to seal qualifier 1 spot in Indian Premier League
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Opening pair Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill propelled the Gujarat Titans…
Lewis Hamilton says he’s staying in F1 despite people ‘trying to retire me’
MONTREAL (AP) — Lewis Hamilton has pushed back against what he calls people “trying to…
Sinner opens French Open against wild card as he chases a career Grand Slam
PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner won’t have the crowd on his side when he starts…
Mboko defeats fellow Canadian Fernandez in French Open tune-up tournament
STRASBOURG — Top seed Victoria Mboko cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win over fellow Canadian…
Longtime NC State baseball coach Elliott Avent announces retirement at end of season
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Longtime N.C. State baseball coach Elliott Avent, who led his teams…
Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is coming back for his senior season
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida center Rueben Chinyelu decided Thursday he will return for his…
NCAA tennis served up a dose of uncertainty as colleges face growing financial strain, program cuts
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — It was sunny and 80 degrees in Athens as the Virginia…
Daytona International Speedway to install LED lighting throughout the famed NASCAR track
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Daytona International Speedway is installing LED lighting in and around…
Tarik Skubal takes ‘great step’ in recovery from elbow surgery, throws third bullpen session
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Stubal threw another bullpen session on Thursday, his…
Desbiens up for second straight PWHL top goaltender award against Frankel, Philips
TORONTO — Ann-Renée Desbiens of the Montréal Victoire, Aerin Frankel of the Boston Fleet and…
Hamilton Hammers name gives new AHL franchise a Steel City identity
HAMILTON — The American Hockey League team coming to Hamilton is drawing inspiration from the…
Harry Maguire ‘shocked and gutted’ to be left out of England’s World Cup squad
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been left out of England’s…
Canada’s women’s soccer squad to visit Costa Rica for friendly in June
Canada’s women’s soccer team will face Costa Rica in a friendly game next month. The…
New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets
NEW YORK (AP) — Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance…
Segaert stuns with late breakaway for his first Grand Tour stage win in Giro
NOVI LIGURE, Italy (AP) — Alec Segaert claimed his first Grand Tour stage victory and…
League One Volleyball adds a Miami expansion team, growing to 10 clubs for its 3rd season
MIAMI (AP) — League One Volleyball is bringing an expansion franchise to Miami for its…
Iowa State women’s basketball great Emily Ryan promoted to assistant coach
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Emily Ryan, one of the most productive point guards in women’s…
Canada’s Galarneau comes up short in French Open qualification bid
PARIS — Canada’s Alexis Galarneau fell just short of clinching his first Grand Slam main…
French Open 2026 guide: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know about Roland-Garros
PARIS (AP) — The French Open begins in Paris on Sunday. This guide tells you…
Arteta chose to barbecue rather than watch the game that sealed the Premier League title for Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta decided to make a barbecue rather than watch the match that…