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Paralympians try to focus on Milan Cortina Games amid tensions over Iran war, return of Russian flag
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics, the first global…
Rachael Ray is harder to find but hardly slowing down
MIAMI (AP) — Rachael Ray isn’t sick. Her marriage is healthy, too. And yes, she’s…
US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico
Monique Billings and Rae Burrell were added Thursday to the U.S. women’s basketball roster for…
NASA says meteor that lit up Vancouver sky was travelling 100 times speed of sound
VANCOUVER — A meteor that NASA says soared across the night sky above Metro Vancouver…
Zhang chips in twice to close out a 66 and share the lead at LPGA stop in China
HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) — Zhang Weiwei chipped in on her last two holes, one…
Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco pushed back from March to the summer
CAIRO (AP) — The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations was moved to the summer on…
Farrell backs scrumhalf Gibson-Park as a perfect fit before his 50th Ireland test
Antoine Dupont deserves to be hailed far and wide in Andy Farrell’s opinion. As for…
Cologne Cathedral, one of Germany’s best-known landmarks, to charge tourists for admission
BERLIN (AP) — Cologne Cathedral, a famous German landmark and popular tourist draw, will start…
Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its…
Lewis Hamilton renews push for an Africa F1 grand prix
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has renewed calls for a Formula…
Australia beats Taiwan 3-0 to open World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. South Korea also wins
Australia opened the World Baseball Classic by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Travis Bazzana’s homer in…
Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89
Lou Holtz never met an opponent that couldn’t beat him. Somehow, he squeaked out nearly…
Exhibit honors Japanese Americans who fought for US in WWII while their families were locked up
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, second-generation Japanese American soldiers signed…
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters.…
Another difficult night for Iran in 4-0 loss to Australia at Women’s Asian Cup
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — After the anthems were sung and the pre-game formalities it…
Malaysia loses appeal against FIFA in case of fake documents to recruit foreign players
GENEVA (AP) — The Malaysian Football Association lost its appeal on Thursday against a FIFA…
Photos show global reaction to attack on Iran and death of Supreme Leader Khamenei
Demonstrators took to the streets in cities around the world after the United States and…
From silence to song: Iran team’s anthem shift in Australia at soccer’s Women’s Asian Cup
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — The Iran women’s soccer team sang and saluted as its…
E.J. Harnden soaks in last Brier hurrah with brother Ryan
ST. JOHN’S — The Harnden brothers expect there will be tears, whenever it ends. E.J.…
Tunisia cleared by FIFA to pick Rani Khedira, brother of former Germany star Sami, for World Cup
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia has been cleared by FIFA to select Rani Khedira, a…
War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs. Spain…
Formula 1: Ahead of the Australian GP, Max Verstappen says technical changes are complicated
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has again taken aim at F1’s…
In the news: Carney in Canberra, Canada and the Mideast, knitting popularity booms
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada’s Diallo, Shapovalov advance at Indian Wells; Andreescu out in first round
INDIAN WELLS — Canada’s Gabriel Diallo picked up his first win in nearly two months…