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China, Russia spying on governments, businesses in Canada’s Arctic: CSIS director
OTTAWA — Spies from China and Russia have a significant interest in Canada’s Arctic and…
Rock League walks back travel plans for pro curling startup, won’t go overseas
The Curling Group is walking back some of its initial travel plans for the professional…
Osimhen scores twice in extra time for Nigeria in World Cup African qualifying
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time for Nigeria to beat…
Ricardo Pepi is just getting back to top form as he returns to U.S. national team
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Back with the U.S. national team for the first time in…
France qualifies for 2026 World Cup
PARIS (AP) — France qualifies for 2026 World Cup.
EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European Union officials warned Ukraine on Thursday that it must keep…
Cowboys prepare to play first game since Marshawn Kneeland’s death
LAS VEGAS (AP) — And now the Cowboys play on. Somehow. Dallas is preparing to…
AP Interview: Security guard who foiled Stade de France bomber recounts traumatic night
PARIS (AP) — Salim Toorabally’s mental scars from the Paris terror attacks 10 years ago…
Players and fans remember victims of 2015 Paris terror attacks before France-Ukraine soccer match
PARIS (AP) — Soccer players from France and Ukraine joined supporters in a minute’s silence…
Faroe Islands part-timers and crime novelist coach are dreaming of the World Cup
With a population of 55,000, a coach who writes crime novels and a squad of…
United Arab Emirates and Iraq draw 1-1 in first leg of 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates and Iraq drew 1-1…
Desert raves and apocalyptic doom collide in ‘Sirāt,’ one of the year’s most talked about films
TORONTO (AP) — Oliver Laxe, the spiritually minded, 6-foot-6-inch French-born Galician director, knows that his…
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The individual trophy cases for Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are growing…
Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jameis Winston walked off the field Wednesday following his first…
Barnaby Waddell makes first start as Canadian men face No. 11 Georgia in rugby test
Canada coach Steve Meehan has made four changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s rugby…
RCMP in British Columbia help dismantle global cybercrime network
SURREY — Police in British Columbia say they have dismantled a local operation involved in…
San Diego Padres could be up for sale as Seidler family considers options
The family of the late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is exploring the possibility…
Nevada lawmakers consider reviving court that barred offenders from the Las Vegas Strip
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada judges instituted a unique court two years ago to penalize…
Northern Super League celebrates inaugural season ahead of championship game
TORONTO — Marko Milanovic had his doubts when offered the post of AFC Toronto head…
Jason Brown’s return to Skate America: a journey of resilience with the Olympics again in sight
It won’t exactly be a full-circle moment when Jason Brown steps onto the ice this…
Calgary bantamweight Jake Peacock faces veteran Thai fighter in Tokyo Muay Thai bout
Calgary bantamweight Jake (The One) Peacock faces his most experienced opponent in his third outing…
Turkish soccer imposes temporary bans on 102 players over betting scandal
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish soccer temporarily banned 102 professional players including 25 from the top-tier…
The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers will try to snap out of their recent funk when Cincinnati visits
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are in first place in the AFC North. It…
‘It’s a good day when somebody gives you 13 Andy Warhols’: Art Gallery of Ontario scores major donation
TORONTO — The Art Gallery of Ontario says it has received a significant gift of…