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Canadians ready for challenge of U.S. Open at Oakmont after demanding Canadian Open
This is arguably the toughest stretch for Canada's best male golfers, with two of their biggest events of year on back-to-back weeks. Nick Taylor, Corey Conners, Taylor Pendrith and Mackenzie Hughes w...
Jun 11, 2025
"The Franchise: Toronto Blue Jays" explores baseball team's 48-year history
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays brass used all the bells and whistles when they tried to land two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in the fall of 2023. The once-in-a-lifetime pursuit of the Japanese free agent...
Jun 11, 2025
Defense rests case in second trial of Karen Read for Boston police officer boyfriend's death
The defense in Karen Read's second murder trial rested its case on Wednesday, arguing she was framed for the killing of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Read, 45, faces murder and other charges fo...
Jun 11, 2025
National Guard troops have temporarily detained civilians in LA protests, commander says
WASHINGTON (AP) - National Guard troops already have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests over immigration raids, the commander in charge said Wednesday, but they quickly turned ...
Jun 11, 2025
Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder
CALGARY - The Alberta government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a major crude pipeline to coastal waters, Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday. "We're talking to all of the pip...
Jun 11, 2025
Canadian bantamweight boxer Amanda Galle signs with MVP, looks to add titles
TORONTO - Canadian boxer Amanda (Bambola) Galle already holds the IBO bantamweight title. Now the 36-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., wants to add to her collection. Galle (11-0-1) will get a bigger p...
Jun 11, 2025
Business leader says BC Ferries' hiring of Chinese shipyard is 'informed decision'
VICTORIA - A business leader on ferry-dependent Vancouver Island says BC Ferries made a "strongly informed decision" in hiring a Chinese shipyard to build four new major vessels. Both the NDP governme...
Jun 11, 2025
Blue Jays place outfielder Nathan Lukes on seven-day injured list with concussion
ST LOUIS - Outfielder Nathan Lukes has been placed on the seven-day injured list by the Toronto Blue Jays. He's out with a concussion retroactive to Tuesday. Outfielder Will Robertson was selected to ...
Jun 11, 2025
US prepares to order departure of all nonessential staff from Baghdad embassy, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department is preparing to order the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad due to the potential for regional unrest, two U.S. officials s...
Jun 11, 2025
Montreal Alouettes aiming to continue their winning ways versus Ottawa Redblacks
There has been no place quite like TD Place for the Montreal Alouettes. Montreal (1-0) visits the Ottawa Redblacks (0-1) on Friday night. The Alouettes have not only won their last eight head-to-head ...
Jun 11, 2025