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Russell storms to pole position ahead of Mercedes teammate Antonelli at Canadian GP
MONTREAL — George Russell’s perfect weekend continued Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix. Hours after…
Si Woo Kim hangs on to Byron Nelson lead, Scheffler and Clark chasing
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Si Woo Kim lost all of the five-shot lead he built…
China’s foreign minister to visit Canada next week for first time in 10 years
VANCOUVER — China’s foreign minister will visit Canada next week to meet with his Canadian…
Russell clashes with Mercedes teammate Antonelli in Canadian GP sprint win
MONTREAL (AP) — George Russell clashed early with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in the Canadian…
Springer hits 65th leadoff homer as Blue Jays hand Skenes back-to-back defeats, beat Pirates 5-2
TORONTO (AP) — George Springer hit his 65th leadoff home run and the Toronto Blue…
George Springer, Jesus Sanchez power Toronto Blue Jays past Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2
TORONTO — George Springer’s lead-off homer and Jesus Sanchez’s go-ahead RBI double in the sixth…
Scott Remer, the only full-time spelling bee coach, charges $180 an hour. Champs say he’s worth it
When Dev Shah won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2023 and Faizan Zaki took…
New U.S. green card policy could impact Canadians seeking permanent residency: lawyer
A new U.S. policy requiring most foreigners to apply for green cards from their home…
Intrigue over Barcelona great Putellas’ next move amid interest from Kang’s club in London
OSLO, Norway (AP) — As speculation swirls around the next move of Alexia Putellas, an…
Boychuk’s two first-half goals earn Montreal Roses FC 2-1 win over Ottawa Rapid FC
OTTAWA — Tanya Boychuk’s two first-half goals powered Montreal Roses FC to a 2-1 win…
Natasha Howard scores 26 points, grabs 14 rebounds, and Lynx hold off Sky 85-75
CHICAGO (AP) — Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including 14 in the second quarter, and…
Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in…
South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African activists who were detained when their boats were intercepted while…
Mercedes’ Russell fends off Antonelli to win dramatic sprint race at Canadian GP
MONTREAL — George Russell clashed with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to win a dramatic Canadian…
Mboko, Dabrowski earn mixed results at Strasbourg International tennis tournament
STRASBOURG — Victoria Mboko and Gabriela Dabrowski provided Canada with mixed results Saturday at the…
Canadian Morales Williams sixth in men’s 400-metre Diamond League race
XIAMEN, CHINA — Canadian Christopher Morales Williams finished sixth in the men’s 400-metre race Saturday…
Runny nose? Itchy? Experts say seasonal allergies worsening due to increase in pollen
A group of Canadian researchers says the amount of powdery pollen released by plants during…
‘My principal asked, ‘Are you on the Drake album?”: Toronto teen producer lands on rapper’s new trilogy
TORONTO — On a school night last summer, Toronto producer Arham Paul was getting ready…
Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities
WASHINGTON — A high-ranking U.S. defence official says the Pentagon gave Ottawa a classified paper…
Stand-alone offence will help investigate, prosecute hate crimes, experts say
OTTAWA — A provision in the federal government’s proposed hate crime bill to create a…
‘Electric Playground’ creator Victor Lucas changed the game — by putting it on TV
TORONTO — Victor Lucas, a pioneer of video game journalism who made a career out…
With reinforcements coming, Blue Jays show signs that they’re returning to form
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays always seemed to be running uphill over the first…
Kitchener Rangers rout Kelowna Rockets 5-0 to open Memorial Cup
KELOWNA — The Kitchener Rangers opened the Memorial Cup with a 5-0 shutout of the…
Gutiérrez and Martinez lead Mexico to victory over Ghana in a World Cup warm-up
PUEBLA, México (AP) — Midfielder Brian Gutiérrez and striker Guillermo Martinez scored goals as Mexico…