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Jets D-lineman Jowon Briggs is a one-man band, a tenor who can tackle and play 12 instruments
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jowon Briggs was sitting in a New York Jets special…
Young Canadian star Gavin McKenna fueled by doubters: ‘People have been waiting for me to fail’
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) — Gavin McKenna knew the haters would be ready to pounce.…
Portugal to host F1 in 2027 and 2028 replacing Dutch GP
PARIS (AP) — Portugal will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 and 2028,…
Washington State squares off against Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington Eagles (2-8) vs. Washington State Cougars (3-8) Spokane, Washington; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST…
In the news: Meeting NATO targets, Rabbi mourned, Condo fire put out, Series on youth
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
McGuinty ‘confident’ Canada will hit NATO spending targets
OTTAWA — Canada is injecting tens of billions of dollars into defence as it looks…
Here’s how some young Canadians are facing their financial future
The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people about the financial challenges facing their…
Pistons win fourth straight, top Celtics 112-105
BOSTON (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 10 rebounds to help the Detroit…
Brady Tkachuk thrilled to score OT winner in city full of memories
WINNIPEG — There was one group of Winnipeg fans who were really happy when Brady…
How did Canada’s young people become its unhappiest generation?
VANCOUVER — As a teen growing up in Toronto, Bhavik Sharma imagined what life would…
Skiers Hollmann, Schmidt celebrate key Olympic trials victories
VERNON — Max Hollmann and Sonjaa Schmidt won their 10-kilometre interval start free race on…
Ottawa approves Teck and Anglo American, companies say
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has approved a merger between Canadian natural resources company…
NHL roundup: Reinhart’s two goals lead Panthers to 5-2 win over Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored a short-handed goal and a power-play goal to…
Reinhart’s 2 goals lead Panthers to 5-2 win over Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored a shorthanded goal and a power play goal…
Tkachuk scores in OT to give Senators 3-2 win over Jets
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored 2:11 into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat…
Tkachuk scores in OT as Senators rally to beat struggling Jets
WINNIPEG — Brady Tkachuk scored 2:11 into overtime to lift the Ottawa Senators to a…
Brandon Ingram scores 28 points, Raptors end 4-game skid with 106-96 win over Heat
MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 28 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped a four-game…
Brandon Ingram scores 28 points and Raptors end 4-game skid with 106-96 win over Heat
MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 28 points and the Toronto Raptors snapped a four-game…
The Latest: Trump sues BBC for defamation, asks for $10 billion in damages over Jan. 6 speech edit
President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC,…
Heat’s Jovic exits game against Raptors with elbow injury
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic walked off the court with a splint-like…
Texas Rangers address needs by signing catcher Danny Jansen and reliever Tyler Alexander
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers finalized free-agent deals with catcher Danny Jansen and…
Former Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted in landmark national security trial
HONG KONG (AP) — Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken…
Knicks and Spurs to meet in Tuesday’s NBA Cup final for trophy, bragging rights and cash
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA Cup final doesn’t count. New York will enter with…
West Ham says veteran Canadian defender Shelina Zadorsky undergoes ankle surgery
LONDON — Canadian international defender Shelina Zadorsky has undergone ankle surgery, according to West Ham.…