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Playoffs give Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes a chance to shine
TORONTO — It’s time for Toronto Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes to step…
UK police charge 3 in arson attack at Persian-language media organization
LONDON (AP) — British police said Friday they have charged three people in an arson…
Australia’s most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, walked free on bail…
In the news today: Quebec premier meets Carney, Ontario medical residency
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
NHL announces Game 1 start dates for all playoff matchups
NEW YORK — The NHL has unveiled when playoff-bound teams will begin their quests for…
What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL playoffs
As playoff races were raging down the stretch, Commissioner Gary Bettman pointed out that the…
Rookie pitcher Parker Messick comes within 3 outs of ending Cleveland’s 45-year no-hitter drought
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie left-hander Parker Messick came within three outs of ending Cleveland’s 45-year…
Lytton was razed by fire. Some fear financial ruin is next for the tiny B.C. village
Ross and Judith Urquhart have called Lytton, B.C., home for half a century, leaving only…
Mike Trout hits his fifth homer of the series as Angels beat Yankees 11-4
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Trout hit his fifth homer of the series and the…
Guardians rookie Parker Messick has no-hit bid broken up in 9th inning of 4-2 win over Orioles
CLEVELAND (AP) — Parker Messick took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, José Ramírez homered…
Trump expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after his firing last year
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Cameron Hamilton, a former U.S. Navy SEAL whom the…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Devils hire two-time Panthers Stanley Cup-winning executive Sunny Mehta as general manager
The New Jersey Devils hired Sunny Mehta as their general manager on Thursday night, bringing…
Brewers finding unusual ways to manufacture runs while key hitters are injured
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to scoring runs without necessarily having…
Canadian quarterback Taylor Elgersma signs deal with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG — Taylor Elgersma is a Winnipeg Blue Bomber. The CFL club announced Thursday night…
Sandbags come out as communities from Quebec to Manitoba prepare for spring flooding
Communities from Quebec to Manitoba are preparing for potential spring flooding, with officials distributing sandbags…
B.C. Sikh activist says police warned him of ‘imminent’ threat to life
An associate of slain B.C. Sikh community leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar said police have alerted…
Ludvig Aberg cleans up his game and leads at Hilton Head with a 63
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Ludvig Aberg swapped out some sloppy mistakes at the…
James Harden chases a long-awaited ring as Cavaliers open the playoffs vs Raptors
CLEVELAND (AP) — James Harden has amassed many accomplishments during his career, which will likely…
Conservatives say Champagne is avoiding committee study into Alto rail connection
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are accusing the Liberals of blocking a House of Commons committee…
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates reflect on historic lunar mission
HOUSTON — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflected on his historic Artemis II lunar mission on…
Big Problem: Raptors will have to play hard versus Cavaliers forwards
TORONTO — Being over six-foot-seven would be considered tall in most walks of life, but…
Poilievre blasts Carney, Liberal economic record in Canadian Club speech
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a new Liberal majority government means Prime Minister…
Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness agrees to return next season
It didn’t take long for the Columbus Blue Jackets to decide if Rick Bowness would…