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South Africa men, New Zealand women win at the Vancouver Sevens
VANCOUVER (AP) — South Africa has joined Fiji atop the World Rugby Sevens Series men’s…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top…
Japan rallies late to beat Australia 4-3, clinches first place in group at World Baseball Classic
Defending champion Japan became the first nation to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World…
The Latest: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s supreme leader, named his successor, Iran state TV says
Iranian state TV early Monday said Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country’s late supreme leader,…
Crochet and knitting weave a spell as younger Canadians find comfort and connection
Kevin Yee says the repetition of crochet has helped him release a lot of anger…
Panama pounces on miscues to beat Canada 4-3 at World Baseball Classic
SAN JUAN — Panama pounced on three Team Canada errors in the sixth inning, scoring…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as supreme leader and Saudi sharpens warning…
Sergiño Dest appears likely to miss US pre-World Cup friendlies against Belgium and Portugal
Sergiño Dest appears likely to miss the United States’ pre-World Cup friendlies against Belgium and…
Brilliant India crushes New Zealand by 96 runs to win Twenty20 World Cup for a record 3rd time
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — India won the T20 World Cup for a record third time…
Canadian women post a pair of wins, finish fifth at Vancouver Sevens
VANCOUVER — After a disappointing start to their home-soil tournament, Canada’s women’s sevens rugby team…
Travelers encounter long waits at some airports as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints
Travelers complained of long waits Sunday — lasting hours in some cases — at security…
Photos show women marking International Women’s Day
Women around the globe on Sunday marked International Women’s Day taking part in marches and…
Akshay Bhatia has a charge that would make Arnie proud. He rallies from 5 down to win Bay Hill
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia missed a 30-inch par putt to fall five shots…
Mi Hyang Lee makes final hole birdie to clinch Blue Bay LPGA
HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) — Mi Hyang Lee threw away her lead with two double…
Bhatia wins Arnold Palmer Invitational in playoff. Rahm takes LIV Golf Hong Kong to end drought
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Arnold Palmer was famous for saying, “You must play boldly to…
‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
NEW YORK (AP) — “Country” Joe McDonald, a hippie rock star of the 1960s whose…
Tarik Skubal rethinks World Baseball Classic plan after an emotional US start
HOUSTON (AP) — Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in…
Lens moves 1 point behind PSG in French title race after beating Metz 3-0. Lyon draws with Paris FC
PARIS (AP) — Lens capped a fine week by beating Metz 3-0 on Sunday to…
International Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know
Women across the world called for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs…
Debate over a foreign spy service for Canada influenced by allies, money: study
OTTAWA — The decades-long debate over whether Canada should create a CIA-style foreign spy agency…
Dunstone advances to Brier final, Olympic champ Jacobs ousted in semifinal
ST. JOHN’S — Winning a Canadian men’s curling championship on the heels of an Olympic…
Rangers claim OF Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals and place Jordan Montgomery on 60-day IL
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the…
Mid-century modern airport lounge in central Newfoundland gets heritage designation
GANDER — The sprawling international lounge inside the Gander airport in central Newfoundland has been…
RHP Zack Littell agrees to 1-year contract with the Washington Nationals, AP source says
Zack Littell has a new home after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Washington…