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Lugo and Díaz pitch shutout ball for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic win
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Seth Lugo made a successful return to the World…
In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans
MIAMI (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. scored easily from third base for Venezuela at the…
Brad Gushue, Brad Jacobs stay in Brier contention with playoff wins
ST. JOHN’S — Brad Gushue recovered from a blunder to stay in contention at the…
Suspect in Utah killings of 3 women was free on Iowa burglary and other charges
A man accused of killing three women in Utah and stealing their cars and credit…
Russian flag returns as Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics open amid Iran war and boycott
VERONA, Italy (AP) — The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics opened Friday amid the tensions of…
Carney signs defence, trade agreement with Japan in final stop of 10-day trip
TOKYO — Canada and Japan have signed a new strategic partnership agreement that looks to…
Dealing with Iran war is ‘easy,’ Trump says. College athlete pay? Not so much
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that questions about the war in Iran…
Trump says ‘whole educational system’ could go out of business without fixes to college sports
President Donald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S.…
Berger handles the ‘U.S. Open in spring’ by building 5-shot lead at Bay Hill
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Berger loves playing in Florida in March. For most everyone…
Maple Leafs deal McMann to Kraken, Laughton to Kings ahead of NHL trade deadline
TORONTO — The Maple Leafs are used to adding at the NHL trade deadline. This…
North Carolina star Caleb Wilson breaks right thumb in practice and is out for the season
Caleb Wilson appeared to be close to returning for No. 17 North Carolina from a…
Former US Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, Hawaii Senate trailblazer, dies at 74
HONOLULU (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, who was the first woman to serve…
Former Democratic presidents remember the late Rev. Jesse Jackson during final public tribute
CHICAGO (AP) — From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent pastors,…
J Balvin remade Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ as Coca-Cola’s World Cup anthem. He says it was ‘a puzzle’
NEW YORK (AP) — In need of a global superstar for a sports anthem? Colombian…
Canada’s Cozzolino to make long awaited return to Paralympics after break from hockey
Dominic Cozzolino is happy he took the break from Para hockey. However, it didn’t take…
From alien warfare to playing Carl Weathers, Stephan James wants to keep you guessing
TORONTO — When Stephan James sat down to read the script for Netflix sci-fi action…
For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The sound of the school nurse’s office door opening. Light reflecting…
PSG drops points in title race after 3-1 home loss to Monaco, opening door for Lens to close gap
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain dropped points in the Ligue 1 title race after losing…
Suspect in Utah killings of 3 women was free on Iowa burglary, hunting charges
A man accused of killing three women in Utah in order to steal their cars…
Kerley receives 2-year whereabouts suspension, responds with social media flurry ripping regulators
Sprinter Fred Kerley received a two-year ban Friday for missing drug tests — a suspension…
N.B. mother has the inside track on stroller run world record
FREDERICTON — A middle school art teacher from Fredericton says she started running again not…
Country by country, here’s how the unfolding war is affecting the Middle East and beyond
JERUSALEM (AP) — The broadening Iran war has ricocheted across the region and beyond, with…
Ronaldo’s injury more serious than first thought, says Al-Nassr coach
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hamstring injury is more serious than first thought, Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said…
Forrest, Ideson look to lead Canada back to gold in wheelchair curling at Paralympics
Enjoyment has a hand in the longevity of Ina Forrest’s curling career. Success has another…