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Versatile Cavan Biggio signs minor league deal with Houston, where dad Craig Biggio was a star
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Versatile Cavan Biggio is expected to join the Houston…
Europeans push back at US over claim they face ‘civilizational erasure’
MUNICH (AP) — A top European Union official on Sunday rejected the notion that Europe…
Fact File: Why it’s tough to verify some of Carney’s claims about ‘protected’ jobs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how…
Crown prince urges the world to stand with the people of Iran as 250,000 rally in Munich
MUNICH (AP) — About 250,000 people demonstrated on Saturday against Iran’s government on the sidelines…
No. 16 Texas Tech hands No. 1 Arizona 2nd straight loss in OT
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — JT Toppin scored eight of his 31 points in a dominant…
‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat
LONDON (AP) — In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a…
Larry the cat, Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street for 15 years, in photos
LONDON (AP) — Photos look back at 15 years of Larry the cat as Britain’s…
Bhatia’s big birdie runs helps him combat the wind and lead at Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia played Pebble Beach by the book in accommodating…
Heat’s Keshad Johnson soars to a slam dunk title, edging Carter Bryant who had a perfect score
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat won the Slam Dunk contest…
Adam Silver urges WNBA, players’ union to work faster on CBA negotiations to avoid a work stoppage
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has called on the WNBA and its…
Kazuma Okamoto, Jesus Sanchez arrive at Toronto Blue Jays spring training camp
DUNEDIN — If there were any first-day jitters for Kazuma Okamoto and Jesus Sanchez, it…
Emanuel Sharp scores 23, No. 3 Houston downs Kansas State 78-64
HOUSTON (AP) — Emanuel Sharp had 23 points and six rebounds as No. 3 Houston…
What we know about the victims in the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
TUMBLER RIDGE — Details have emerged about the eight people killed and two seriously injured…
Canada’s Mboko falls in straight sets to Muchova in Qatar Open final
DOHA — Canada’s Victoria Mboko fell 6-4, 7-5 to Czechia’s Karolina Muchova in the women’s…
Zelenskyy says questions remain for allies over security guarantees for Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked his international allies for their support…
Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold…
Marlins win arbitration hearing vs. pitcher Calvin Faucher, players finish 8-4 against teams
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Miami Marlins defeated Calvin Faucher in the final salary arbitration…
Tottenham names Igor Tudor interim manager till end of season
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham appointed Igor Tudor as interim manager on Saturday after Thomas Frank…
U.S. senators express support for trade pact as Trump questions CUSMA’s future
WASHINGTON — United States lawmakers expressed support for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade during a…
Inuit look to Greenland’s social model as Canada pursues military buildup in Arctic
NUUK — As Ottawa looks to use military spending to build up infrastructure in the…
BYU says star wide receiver charged with felony rape is no longer a student there
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Brigham Young University said Friday that standout wide receiver Parker…
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Trump says change in power in Iran ‘would be the best thing that could happen’…
Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 7 at Milan Cortina Olympics
Canada’s Stephen Gogolev had a promising finish in figure skating while the men’s curling team…
Orioles, Chris Bassitt finalize $18.5 million contract
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Chris Bassitt and the Baltimore Orioles finalized their $18.5 million…