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Anthony Volpe to start practicing at second base after José Caballero returns to shortstop
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Volpe will start working out at second base for the…
Steve O’Rourke is out as coach of the Seattle Torrent after PWHL expansion team’s last-place finish
SEATTLE (AP) — Steve O’Rourke is out as coach of the Seattle Torrent after the…
Carolina Hurricanes anthem singer touched by praise for bilingual ‘O Canada’
MONTRÉAL — The singer who performed a bilingual version of “O Canada” in North Carolina…
Mboko into singles final, Dabrowski advances to doubles final at Strasbourg
STRASBOURG — Canadian teen tennis star Victoria Mboko will play for her third WTA Tour…
Province expands mental health screening tool to Mounties in B.C. Interior
VERNON — British Columbia’s Public Safety Ministry says Mounties in the Interior will soon have…
Motion Picture Association slams CRTC rules on Canadian content investment
OTTAWA — The industry lobby group representing big American streaming services slammed new revenue rules…
Ontario patient tests negative for Ebola, while new border screening measures are in place amid Congo outbreak
TORONTO — A person in Ontario tested negative for Ebola after returning from Ethiopia with…
NATO allies bewildered by Trump’s about-face on US troop moves in Europe
HELSINGBORG, Sweden (AP) — NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment Friday at U.S. President…
Anand says Canadians subject to ‘appalling abuse’ after flotilla detained by Israel
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Friday she had received details from her…
Former budget watchdog Page says Ottawa can’t rag the puck on NATO 2035 spending math
OTTAWA — Former federal spending watchdog Kevin Page remains unconvinced by the prime minister’s explanation…
Cheverie up for second straight PWHL coach award, MacLeod and Sparre also finalists
Montreal’s Kori Cheverie, Ottawa’s Carla MacLeod, and Boston’s Kris Sparre are the finalists for the…
Canada defender Richie Laryea embracing hometown spotlight ahead of World Cup opener
Richie Laryea has played some big soccer games in his hometown of Toronto. The next…
Expert: Canada should be vigilant about Ebola with World Cup coming in two weeks
TORONTO — An expert on public health and communicable diseases says Canada should remain vigilant…
Ottawa to pay tax bill imposed on Laval, Que., after corrupt ex-mayor’s fraud
MONTREAL — The federal government has agreed to pay $1.1 million to settle a Canada…
Warner enters UNI hall of fame long after Pro Football HOF. ‘My career has never been conventional’
Almost a decade after he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Kurt…
Duggan leaves NHL job for Hamilton, Ryan joins San Jose from Sceptres to fill PWHL GM roles
The PWHL filled its final two expansion team general manager openings with three-time U.S. Olympian…
Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump’s endorsement
DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — Republican Ken Paxton is riding high as the Texas attorney…
The game’s afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day
SCHATTENHALB, Switzerland (AP) — From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall…
‘Not really a favourite in this’: Coaches shy away from label at Memorial Cup
KELOWNA — No head coach is welcoming of the favourite label at the Memorial Cup.…
Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. This is a photo…
Blue Bombers rebuild passing attack around receiver White, co-ordinator Condell
WINNIPEG — Tim White can already see the pieces falling into place for a Winnipeg…
World Cup co-host Mexico traces its soccer roots to miners from Cornwall
PACHUCA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico hopes to showcase its soccer culture both on and off…
‘It’s in my DNA’: Danault back loving hockey life with Canadiens
RALEIGH — Phillip Danault found himself in a tough spot. The veteran centre’s role had…
UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince Andrew
LONDON (AP) — British police appealed for witnesses Friday as they sought to broaden their…