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New Zealand women clinch the World Rugby Sevens Series title in New Jersey
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The New Zealand women’s team has won the 2026 World…
France praised for retaining the Six Nations crown but leaky defense is a worry
PARIS (AP) — France was overwhelmed with joy and relief after its extraordinary Six Nations…
Canada’s Steven Dubois wins 500-metre gold at world short track championships
MONTREAL — Steven Dubois felt so ill after his 500-metre quarterfinal Saturday that he might…
Al-Quds Day rally goes ahead after court tosses out Ontario’s bid to block
TORONTO — A pro-Palestinian rally went ahead in Toronto with waving flags, drums, chants and…
Italy’s unbeaten WBC run rolls on with an 8-6 win over Puerto Rico and semifinal berth
HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. D’Orazio doubled with three RBIs and Andrew Fischer drove in two…
Photo highlights from the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics
The Milan Cortina Games mark the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics. Athletes will compete…
Tarik Skubal strikes out 7 for Detroit in exhibition instead of making 2nd WBC start
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Tarik Skubal struck out seven in 4 2/3 innings for the…
Late goal lifts Red Bulls to 1-1 draw with Toronto In TFC’s 20th home opener
TORONTO — Four teenagers saw action for Red Bull New York against Toronto FC on…
Roger Penske’s Texas-sized ‘playground’ in Jerry Jones’ neighborhood is IndyCar’s new street course
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Roger Penske and IndyCar found a Texas-sized “playground” in Jerry Jones’…
Canada women dominate Argentina 75-41 in FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament
ISTANBUL — Shay Colley led the way with 13 points, while Aaliyah Edwards had 11…
Before recent attack, Michigan synagogue had been bolstering its security
The Michigan synagogue that came under attack this week when an armed man drove his…
Ass backwards: How a Canadian donkey documentary is defying Oscars conventions
When Montreal filmmaker Alison McAlpine first noticed a group of donkeys ambling around an observatory…
Ukrainian athletes talk about ‘unpleasant’ Paralympics after return of Russian flag at Milan Cortina
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Ukrainian athletes talked about an “unpleasant” Paralympics in Milan Cortina…
Carney says Canada a reliable oil exporter with moves to increase production
OSLO — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store touted their…
‘One elbow up, one down’: The Carney government after its first year
OTTAWA — If one thing is clear a year into his tenure, it’s that Mark…
American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The U.S. flag was raised Saturday over its embassy in Venezuela…
French ski star Alexis Pinturault to retire after World Cup Finals
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — French ski racer Alexis Pinturault said on Saturday that he will…
Canadian sit-skier Kurt Oatway goes for one medal after long road back to Paralympics
It’s simply competition. And Kurt Oatway’s desire is just to win and improve. “It is…
Canada to face U.S. with sights set on first Paralympic ice hockey gold in 20 years
Tyler McGregor has experienced all the team success there is to gain in para ice…
From rockets to cancer research, here’s how the number pi is embedded in our lives
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Math nerds and dessert enthusiasts unite to celebrate Pi Day every…
Austrian skier Scheib locks up World Cup GS title. Shiffrin finishes 5th and protects overall lead
ÅRE, Sweden (AP) — Julia Scheib had never won a World Cup race in her…
Iranians grapple with whether to flee the country because of the war
KAPIKOY BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) — After bombs exploded near her home in the eastern…
Indigenous women tour Ecuador oil field as warning against Amazon drilling expansion
NUEVA LOJA, Ecuador (AP) — Standing beside a stream stained dark with oil in Ecuador’s…
Opposition leader Bobi Wine says he left Uganda after going into hiding after disputed election
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said on Saturday he fled the…