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Argos’ Mike Miller set to open his first training camp as a head coach
GUELPH — With a coaching resume that dates back to 1997, Mike Miller is very…
From Taylor Swift to the Oscars, 400-year-old ‘Hamlet’ flourishes in the age of TikTok
NEW YORK (AP) — He’s on screen, onstage, on tour, online and in song. “Hamlet”…
Experts understand anxiety about hantavirus, but say it’s unlikely to be next pandemic
TORONTO — Infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison McGeer has lived and worked through SARS-1 in…
‘Heated Rivalry’ creator Jacob Tierney resisted using ‘shady’ t.A.T.u song at first
TORONTO — While t. A.T.u’s early-2000s hit “All The Things She Said” now feels synonymous…
Trump’s deal making with Xi next week may determine Hong Kong jailed activist Jimmy Lai’s fate
HONG KONG (AP) — Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai once hoped U.S. President Donald Trump could…
Canada doubling down on work to reunite Ukrainian children ‘stolen’ by Russia: Anand
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada’s ongoing work to secure the return…
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon reflects on five years of reconciliation, Indigenous diplomacy
OTTAWA — Nunavik, where Gov. Gen. Mary Simon grew up, is a long way from…
Marner’s first playoff hat trick propels Golden Knights to 6-2 rout of Ducks and 2-1 series lead
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mitch Marner had three goals and an assist in his first…
Toronto’s first WNBA game is no thing of beauty, but sellout crowd finds plenty to cheer
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Tempo didn’t treat fans to beautiful basketball in their inaugural…
Now in bullpen, right-hander Alek Manoah returns to Toronto with Los Angeles Angels
TORONTO — The latest stop on former Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah’s undulating big-league career…
Scores and schedule for Friday, May 8, 2026
Friday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs Second Round | Best-of-Seven Series Montreal 5 Buffalo 1 (Series tied…
Canadiens beat Sabres 5-1 as Alex Newhook scores twice to tie series 1-1
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Alex Newhook had two goals, again providing Montreal with some much-needed…
Savolainen nets winner to lift Charge past Fleet 2-1, take 2-1 series lead
OTTAWA — The gap between the Ottawa Charge and the Boston Fleet has proven to…
Brewers shut out Yankees 6-0 as Misiorowski tops 103 mph
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and…
Ronja Savolainen’s late goal gives Charge a 2-1 win over Fleet for 2-1 lead in PWHL playoff series
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ronja Savolainen scored with 29 seconds remaining to lift the Ottawa…
Raley hits grand slam and 3-run homer as Mariners outslug Murakami and White Sox in 12-8 win
CHICAGO (AP) — Luke Raley drove in a career-high seven runs with his first grand…
Katy Perry will perform at SoFi Stadium before first World Cup game in US
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Katy Perry will perform at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California,…
Cease strikes out 10 and Blue Jays stop 4-game losing streak with 2-0 win over Angels
TORONTO (AP) — Dylan Cease struck out 10, reaching double digits for the third time…
Shakira Austin hits winning free throws as Mystics spoil Tempo opener with 68-65 win
TORONTO (AP) — Shakira Austin made four free throws down the stretch and the Washington…
Austin’s free throws lifts Mystics past Tempo 68-65 in Toronto’s regular-season debut
TORONTO — Shakira Austin sank a pair of free throws with 17 seconds left to…
Cease shines as Blue Jays blank Angels 2-0 to end four-game losing streak
TORONTO — Dylan Cease had 10 strikeouts over seven shutout innings as the Toronto Blue…
Bublé, Morissette among starry lineup at Canadian World Cup opening ceremony
TORONTO — Canadian artists Michael Bublé and Alanis Morissette will be among a star-studded lineup…
Snell to make season debut for Dodgers on Saturday. Glasnow placed on injured list
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell will make his season debut for the Los Angeles…