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Forward Serge Gnabry extends Bayern Munich contract until June 2028
MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry signed a new contract that will…
Famine is threatening more of war-torn Sudan’s Darfur region as an attack in the south kills 22
CAIRO (AP) — Famine is threatening more areas in war-torn Sudan’s western Darfur region, a…
Harper says Canada’s difficulties can’t all be blamed on Trump in gala speech
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must adapt to new geopolitical realities,…
Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league’s annual…
Miller’s fitness boosts recent runner-up South Africa at the T20 World Cup
A fitness clearance for veteran middle-order batter David Miller has boosted South Africa as it…
New Zealand looks to its batting depth, game-breakers at the T20 World Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will lean heavily on its batting depth and…
Scotland coach Townsend dismisses Newcastle claim as ‘disruptive’ ahead of Six Nations
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Coach Gregor Townsend dismissed a claim that he will take charge…
Pakistan Super League signs Bangladesh’s Mustafizur after IPL controversy
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistan club has signed the Bangladesh fast bowler whose removal from…
Italy’s World Cup debut: Cricket team on the rise as storied soccer team falters
Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most…
Harry Brook’s England ready for T20 World Cup after sweeping Sri Lanka
Better late than never. England didn’t finalize its Twenty20 World Cup preparations until this week…
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined until after All-Star break with abdominal strain
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be out of action until after…
Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother’s kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie sent a public message to…
2026 NHL draft prospect Gavin McKenna facing assault charges
STATE COLLEGE — Gavin McKenna, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL draft, is facing…
Zach Werenski’s milestone season propels Blue Jackets defenseman to 1st Olympics
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Things could not be going any better for Zach Werenski as…
Tigers and pitcher Framber Valdez agree to $115 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
Free agent pitcher Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $115 million,…
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Iran and US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as Trump delivers blunt…
NDP wants Carney to kill U.S. fighter jet contract in favour of Swedish aircraft
OTTAWA — The NDP says it wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to cancel contracts for…
Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand
The Washington Post laid off one-third of its staff Wednesday, eliminating its sports section, several…
Feds revive bill to build digitally connected health data systems for patients, providers
TORONTO — The federal government is reviving proposed legislation that would allow digital health information…
Mickey Lolich, hero of the 1968 World Series for the Detroit Tigers, dies at 85
DETROIT (AP) — Mickey Lolich, who earned three complete-game wins for the Detroit Tigers in…
Christian McCaffrey wins 2025 Salute to Service award for supporting military veterans
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is the USAA…
The Latest: 700 immigration officers will immediately leave Minnesota
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state…
China’s Xi and Russia’s Putin discuss their growing links, ties with US and global crises
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a video…
Regional health organization issues alert as measles cases surge across the Americas
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Pan American Health Organization, PAHO, issued a new epidemiological alert…