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U.S. defender Carter-Vickers to miss up to 5 months with Achilles injury
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — U.S. international Cameron Carter-Vickers will be sidelined for at least several…
What did Reagan actually say about tariffs? Read the transcript of his 1987 address
The latest storm in Canada’s tense trade negotiations with the United States erupted over an…
Jays look to past World Series glory with Gaston, Carter, set to throw first pitches
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will be channelling their past World Series triumphs when…
Samara Joy reflects on her Grammy wins and the creative journey behind ‘Portrait’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Samara Joy’s voice has the ability to transform listeners to the…
Rintaro Nakano joins a 3-way tie for the lead at the Asia-Pacific Amateur
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rintaro Nakano of Japan made eagle on the par-5…
Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Shapovalov withdraw in Basel quarterfinals
BASEL — Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov both withdrew from their quarterfinal matches on…
These artisans are threading their Blue Jays fandom into their work
TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays head into their first World Series run since…
Canadian Drew Fischer named MLS’s top referee for a second year in a row
NEW YORK — Canadian Drew Fischer has been named MLS Referee of the Year for…
Alysa Liu leads at Cup of China as Olympic champs Sui and Han make comeback
CHONGQING, China (AP) — After switching back to her old short program, world champion Alysa…
French biathlon star Julia Simon handed 3-month suspended sentence for stealing money from teammate
ALBERTVILLE, France (AP) — French biathlon star Julia Simon was found guilty of theft and…
Prime Minister Carney’s first trip to Asia starts this week with ASEAN, APEC summits
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney left Canada Friday morning on his first trip to…
Federica Brignone wins skier of the year award
SÖLDEN, Austria (AP) — Italian standout Federica Brignone was named skier of the year by…
Canada Ravens look to bounce back from Fiji loss when they face Ireland on Sunday
TORONTO — The Canada Ravens have to put aside their disappointment at missing out on…
French sports authorities warn of sanctions for athletes joining Enhanced Games
PARIS (AP) — Any French athlete participating in the Enhanced Games will face sanctions, French…
How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting
WASHINGTON (AP) — A 2018 Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to legalized sports-betting industry,…
College football traditions: ‘Nebraska Nice’ fans pride themselves on being friendly to visitors
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A gaggle of Nebraska fans was lined up behind a barricade…
American Donnell Whittenburg finally claims gold in 6th appearance at world gymnastics championships
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Donnell Whittenburg’s long journey to the top of the podium is…
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with…
Chelsea’s US private equity owners were once ridiculed. Now opinions are changing
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Against the geopolitical backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early…
Shiffrin, Odermatt are favorites as injury-marred Alpine skiing World Cup heads into Olympic season
SÖLDEN, Austria (AP) — The two giant slaloms on a glacier in the Austrian Alps…
Dodgers or Blue Jays? Baseball writers make their picks for the 2025 World Series
TORONTO — The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Toronto Blue Jays…
Tanzania’s first female president has defied early hopes that she would ease repression
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Less than six months after Samia Suluhu Hassan was inaugurated as…
Don Mattingly makes it to World Series in 39th season of professional baseball
TORONTO (AP) — Reaching the World Series for the first time at the end of…
Yesavage gets the start as Jays open World Series against Dodgers
TORONTO — Rookie Trey Yesavage’s improbable season continues today when he gets the start for…