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Blue Jays designated hitter Springer named player of the year by Toronto beat writers
TORONTO — Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer was named the team’s player of the…
Winter storm moves into Atlantic Canada, bringing wet snow and power outages
HALIFAX — A nor’easter descended on Atlantic Canada Wednesday, bringing heavy snow, rain and strong…
George Springer connects with young Jays fan as part of Make-A-Wish holiday campaign
TORONTO — Delfina Budziak was mid-sentence when she saw George Springer walk into a downtown…
‘We’ll be ready’: Organizers confident in Canada’s plans to host FIFA World Cup
With six months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, tournament organizers…
Falcons need Drake London to return from knee injury to provide boost to thin wide receiver group
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Drake London’s value to the Atlanta Falcons may be even…
The US will restrict visas for Nigerians and their families involved in violence against Christians
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The United States will restrict visas for Nigerians and their family…
Canada coach Jesse Marsch faces few big decisions ahead of World Cup draw
Ahead of Friday’s World Cup draw, Canada coach Jesse Marsch still has roster questions —…
Springer excited to welcome returning Bieber, new pitchers Cease and Ponce to Jays
TORONTO — A reloaded Toronto Blue Jays starting rotation has George Springer excited, not necessarily…
Bright winter forecasts buoy ski resort hopes, even as younger generations shy away
MONTREAL — Kendra Scurfield sees white from base to peak. “It is full-on winter wonderland…
New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach
The New York Liberty have hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their head…
Final two deals completed in The Hundred cricket competition
LONDON (AP) — The final two deals have been completed for the eight teams in…
Strasbourg suspends striker Emmanuel Emegha for one game
Strasbourg suspended striker Emmanuel Emegha for one game on Wednesday for not respecting “the values,…
Sarah Douglas calls time on Olympic sailing career but plans to continue racing
Sarah Douglas has called time on her Olympic sailing career. But new challenges await, on…
How does the World Cup draw work? The AP explains FIFA’s process for dividing teams into groups
WASHINGTON (AP) — The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place Friday at the…
Siminovitch winner Ravi Jain on making meaning — and theatre — out of anger
TORONTO — The first three times Ravi Jain was up for Canada’s top theatre prize,…
Tkachuk scores first goal as Senators end road trip with ‘massive’ win over Canadiens
MONTREAL — Brady Tkachuk enjoys being a villain at the Bell Centre. The Ottawa Senators…
Raptors avoid extending losing skid even as they continue to miss RJ Barrett
TORONTO — Back-to-back losses aren’t the end of the world, but the Toronto Raptors weren’t…
China blasts UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy
BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday blasted the U.K. government’s latest delay in deciding whether…
Charge, Frost play with MacLeod in mind after breast cancer diagnosis
OTTAWA — Hockey took somewhat of a backseat despite Tuesday’s rematch between the 2025 Walter…
Eastern Washington faces Denver on 6-game road slide
Eastern Washington Eagles (1-6) at Denver Pioneers (2-5) Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE:…
In the news: Indigenous Services Minister meeting with coastal B.C. First Nations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
New York visits Ottawa after shootout win
New York Rangers (14-12-2, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (13-9-4, in the Atlantic…
Rory McIlroy rates Kingston Heath over Royal Melbourne as the best golf course in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rory McIlroy might not have endeared himself to the Royal Melbourne…
Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Toronto
Los Angeles Lakers (15-5, second in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (15-7, second in…