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Startup women’s leagues on the rise, fueled by popularity of women’s sports. But will they last?
When Justine Siegal and Keith Stein envisioned the United States’ first professional women’s baseball league…
The Coast Guard seized a record 76,000 pounds of drugs this summer off Central and South America
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard seized more than 75,000 pounds (34,000 kilograms) of…
Canada eyes deeper energy ties with Germany through critical minerals partnership
BERLIN — Canada signed a critical minerals partnership with Germany on Tuesday that encourages the…
Pop composer Andy Kim, rockers Triumph to join Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
TORONTO — Andy Kim, Jane Siberry, and rock trio Triumph are among the new class…
In the news today: Carney unveils energy agreement with Germany
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Torrens’ three-run homer lifts Mets over Phillies 13-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high…
All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom frustrated after more than a month without a win for Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom has gone more than a month since winning a…
Thoughts about the afterlife sparked R.F. Kuang’s newest novel, ‘Katabasis’
For Rebecca F. Kuang, who has had six bestsellers before the age of 30, an…
Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drives in two runs in return to starting lineup
TORONTO — As designated hitter, Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. eased his way into…
Canada’s Mboko loses to Krejcikova in first round of U.S. Open, Diallo advances
NEW YORK — Victoria Mboko’s U.S. Open debut ended early with a 6-3, 6-2 loss…
Scherzer wins 3rd straight start, Blue Jays use a big 1st inning for a 10-4 win over Twins
TORONTO (AP) — Max Scherzer pitched six innings and won his third straight start, Alejandro…
Kirk, Gimenez hit home runs to power Blue Jays to 10-4 rout of Twins
TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer in Toronto’s four-run first inning to help…
Kiké Hernández returns to Dodgers, bringing hope to injury-plagued team
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiké Hernández was activated off the injured list Monday, putting the…
Homan’s curling team hires Heather Nedohin as coach for upcoming season
OTTAWA — The reigning world and Canadian women’s curling championship team skipped by Rachel Homan…
Asked about Chinese ferry deal, Gregor Robertson says ‘Buy Canada’ policy needs work
COQUITLAM — Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a…
Canada Soccer names men’s under-18 roster for September camp in Finland
Canada Soccer has named its men’s under-18 roster for a camp in Finland ahead of…
Ottawa slams Israel after official finding of famine, urges halt to escalating war
OTTAWA — The Carney government endorsed a UN-backed finding that famine is occurring in the…
16-year-old supersub scores last-gasp winner for Liverpool to beat 10-man Newcastle
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Sixteen-year-old substitute Rio Ngumoha scored a sensational last-gasp winner as Liverpool…
Canadians Charles Jourdain, Kyle Prepolec added to UFC Fight Night card in Vancouver
Canadians Charles (Air) Jourdain and Kyle (Killshot) Prepolec have been added to the Oct. 18…
Mariam Dagga, AP freelance journalist in Gaza, was killed by an Israeli strike
Mariam Dagga, a visual journalist who freelanced for The Associated Press and other news organizations…
LeBlanc set to meet Lutnick in Washington after Ottawa drops some tariffs
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary…
Auditor general to study the modernization of the federal pay system
OTTAWA — The federal government’s troubled attempt to modernize its pay system will be probed…
Some FEMA staff call out Trump cuts in public letter of dissent
More than 180 current and former employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency published a…
Canadian rugby league women in Fiji for two games ahead of World Cup qualifier
While Canada’s rugby union women chase the World Cup in England, the Canada Ravens rugby…