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Electric sellout Vancouver game a milestone for flourishing WNBA
VANCOUVER — Brittney Griner still remembers attending her first WNBA game. She was still in…
Trump reverses on the need for a ceasefire before a potential peace deal ending the war in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course in the wake of his…
Summit puts Putin back on the global stage and Trump echoes a Kremlin position
In Alaska, President Vladimir Putin walked on a red carpet, shook hands and exchanged smiles…
Springer returns from Blue Jays injured list, will be available against Rangers
TORONTO — George Springer is back. The veteran player was reinstated from the seven-day injured…
Marooned by Air Canada flight attendant strike? Here are your options
You were planning to catch a flight and the dreaded text pops up on your…
Decades after a PM got pied, the threat landscape in Canadian politics has changed
OTTAWA — When Prime Minister Jean Chrétien got hit in the face with a pie…
Rangers bring 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Blue Jays
Texas Rangers (61-62, third in the AL West) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (72-51, first in…
Yelich’s two homers lead Brewers to record-tying 13th straight win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Christian Yelich had two homers among his four hits and drove in…
Sports scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
Friday’s Scoreboard Hlinka Gretzky Cup Seventh-Place Game At Trencin, Slovakia Switzerland 5 Germany 2 Fifth-Place…
Elks defeat Argos 28-20 for second straight win
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks appear to be poised for a second-half surge. Steven Dunbar…
Toronto Tempo to play two WNBA games in Vancouver next season
VANCOUVER — The Toronto Tempo are set to play two games in Vancouver during their…
Kirk plays hero, steals first career base in Blue Jays’ 6-5 win over Rangers
TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk’s late-game heroics resulted in three deafening ovations from the 42,260 inside…
Kirk’s heroics lead Blue Jays to 6-5 comeback win over Rangers
TORONTO — Alejandro Kirk followed a two-run homer in the seventh inning with a game-winning…
Brooks scores on interception return as Ward has mixed results in Titans’ 23-20 win over Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) — Kendell Brooks scored on a 53-yard interception return and rookie quarterback Cameron…
Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed after failing to reach a deal to end Ukraine war
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (AP) — President Donald Trump failed to secure an agreement from…
Alejandro Kirk carries the Blue Jays past the Rangers, 6-5
TORONTO (AP) — Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and a…
Lee5 takes Portland Classic lead. Inkster falls shot short in bid to make cut at age 65
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jeongeun Lee5 shot a 6-under 67 on Friday to take the…
Dodgers’ Max Muncy lands on IL again with oblique strain
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy landed on the injured list Friday for the second…
As memories fade, Canadians mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War
OTTAWA — Relatives of war veterans gathered at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on…
Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan scratched from lineup versus Yankees due to foot soreness
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan was scratched from Friday’s game…
Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for $1 million fraud scheme
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Singer Sean Kingston was sentenced to three and a half…
Library book returned after 82 years. Note says, ‘Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore’
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A library book has been returned nearly 82 years after it…
Amy Schumer, Howie Mandel among 1,000 signees of petition condemning TIFF’s handling of Oct. 7 doc
Amy Schumer, Howie Mandel and Debra Messing are among more than 1,000 entertainment figures who…
Athletics designate third baseman Gio Urshela for assignment
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics designated third baseman Gio Urshela for assignment Friday,…