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Preparation key for Whitecaps balancing MLS play with potential FIFA World Cup runs
VANCOUVER — The countdown to this summer’s FIFA World Cup has entered double digits, but…
Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic
TOKYO (AP) — It’s officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C…
Photos of a blood-red moon and total lunar eclipse
The full moon in March, sometimes called the worm moon, coincides with a lunar eclipse…
Green energy orgs applaud Canada-India agreements on renewables
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s renewable energy organizations are applauding commitments Ottawa signed with India…
The Latest: Texas GOP Senate race heads to runoff. Democrats too early to call
Longtime Sen. John Cornyn and MAGA favorite Ken Paxton are heading to a May runoff…
Robert De Niro delivers Lincoln’s civility warning at a Carnegie Hall benefit
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert De Niro walked onto Carnegie Hall’s stage Tuesday night, unannounced…
PM Carney: Canada’s support for U.S. striking Iran came ‘with regret’
SYDNEY — Four days after Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada supports the U.S. actions…
The Latest: War engulfs the Middle East as markets drop and oil prices spike
U.S. President Donald Trump said “someone from within” Iran’s government might be best suited to…
Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch US Senate in North Carolina, setting up high-stakes fall fight
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael…
Red Sox prospect Erik Rivera pitches in Boston uniform for Puerto Rico in exhibition
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Red Sox minor league left-hander Erik Rivera pitched in his…
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Explosions sound in the Iranian capital as war with US and Israel enters a fifth…
Alberta’s Kevin Koe off to strong start at Brier despite ‘weird’ preparation
ST. JOHN’S — Unorthodox preparation didn’t hamper Kevin Koe’s curling team to start the Montana’s…
Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie will leave Japan to take charge of the All Blacks
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie was appointed as the All…
Scherzer calls daughter’s letter to Blue Jays ‘the cutest thing you can possibly imagine’
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Max Scherzer says the note his daughter composed asking the Toronto…
Preparations continue in Toronto, Vancouver with FIFA World Cup 100 days away
VANCOUVER — Signs of the FIFA World Cup are slowly beginning to emerge in Vancouver…
Tensions flare as lawmakers question Iran war’s costs, risks and strategy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions flared as questions mounted at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday over…
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady trying to bring Bills, Raptors fans together
TORONTO — When Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady bought a minority stake in the Buffalo…
Carney in Australia to deepen trade and defence ties with ‘natural partner’
SYDNEY — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia, where he says his government is…
Bettman tight-lipped on World Cup of Hockey bids
CALGARY — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was tight-lipped on Tuesday about potential bids to host…
Soccer fans in Toronto mark 100 days until the FIFA World Cup kickoff
TORONTO — Thousands of soccer fans in Toronto, donning their favourite team colours, gathered Tuesday…
U.S. shows offensive muscle in 15-1 win over Giants in exhibition before World Baseball Classic
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The United States wasted little time showing how potent its roster…
Bettman quiet on potential World Cup bids from Alberta, but suggests there’s interest
CALGARY — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was hesitant to lay out details about potential bids…
Pentagon says 4 US soldiers who died in Iran war were reservists who worked in logistics
Associated Press (AP) — Four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war…
Mideast war driving up Europe natural gas prices, highlighting Canada’s potential
CALGARY — The widening war in the Middle East is driving up spot natural gas…