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Britain’s Matt Weston, Belgium’s Kim Meylemans clinch World Cup skeleton season titles
ALTENBERG, Germany (AP) — Britain’s Matt Weston is the World Cup men’s skeleton overall champion,…
People rally around the world in support of protests in Iran, in photos
People around the world rallied in support of the mass protests in Iran. This is…
Giovanni Franzoni’s win in Wengen super-G makes him an Olympic contender for host Italy
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Host Italy has a new contender in Alpine skiing with the…
Ukraine’s young skiers practice in a bombed-out Olympic training base
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine (AP) — Young athletes in northern Ukraine spend their days cross-country skiing through…
Giovanni Franzoni’s win in Wengen super-G makes him an Olympic contender for host Italy
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) — Host Italy has a new contender in Alpine skiing with the…
At top UN court, Myanmar denies deadly Rohingya campaign amounts to genocide
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Myanmar insisted Friday that its deadly military campaign against the…
Julio Iglesias calls sexual abuse allegations against him ‘absolutely untrue’
MADRID (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias on Friday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted…
Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge, energy minister says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has not spared a single Ukrainian power plant from attack…
Has figure skating reached the limits of human performance?
It was at a relatively minor event in upstate New York in September 2022 that…
In their words: Greenlanders talk about Trump’s desire to own their Arctic island
NUUK, Greenland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has turned the Arctic island of Greenland…
Photos show Ukraine’s historic center in ruins but children, athletes still train ahead of Olympics
CHERNIHIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s historic Chernihiv biathlon and cross-country training center, which produced the…
Sorokin enjoys ‘outstanding’ performance with NHL-leading fifth shutout vs. Oilers
EDMONTON — Ilya Sorokin and his posts proved to be more than up to the…
Point made. Tennis stars like Sinner, Swiatek and Coco Gauff loved the 1-point Australian Open prep
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The 1 Point Slam isn’t likely to be a one-hit wonder.…
In the news today: Canada-China deal, Emergencies Act ruling, LA Dodgers sign Tucker
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
New Oceania soccer competition has a 2029 Club World Cup spot as the winner’s reward
A new era in international soccer begins Sunday when Vanuatu United meets Bula FC of…
Heritage minister says hockey romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ is a Cancon triumph
OTTAWA — The Canadian TV show “Heated Rivalry” is winning fans all around the world…
Canada advances to women’s U18 hockey worlds semis thanks to 12-0 win over Finland
SYDNEY — Adrianna Milani scored four goals to help lead Canada to the women’s under-18…
Carney meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping
BEIJING — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great…
Reports: Star free agent Kyle Tucker opts to sign with Dodgers over Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays swung and missed on signing star free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker.…
Clayton Kershaw not quite done pitching, will play for US in World Baseball Classic
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw isn’t done pitching just yet, agreeing Thursday to join…
Defending champion Nick Taylor tied for Sony Open lead
HONOLULU (AP) — Defending champion Nick Taylor was sharp with his irons and handled the…
Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers,…
Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump…
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Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —…