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'They have been great together': Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue winning ways
VANCOUVER - Six months ago, Tate Johnson was a student at the University of North Carolina with a blank passport. That quickly changed after he was drafted 15th overall by the Vancouver Whitecaps. "Be...
May 02, 2025
Military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary will be held on Trump's birthday
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Army on Friday confirmed there will be a military parade on President Donald Trump's birthday in June, as part of the celebration around the service's 250th birthday. Plans for t...
May 02, 2025
Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting elite law firm, a blow to his retribution campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday blocked a White House executive order targeting an elite law firm, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump's campaign of retribution against the legal p...
May 02, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays GM Atkins feels club is in an 'OK' position
TORONTO - He might be the Toronto Blue Jays general manager but Ross Atkins understands the prominence hockey has within the city's sports landscape. Atkins held court with reporters for 19 minutes be...
May 02, 2025
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91. He halted executions and went to prison for corruption
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, disgraced by a corruption scandal that landed him in prison yet heralded by some for clearing the state's death row, has died. He was 91. Kan...
May 02, 2025
Toronto, Montreal to open PWHL playoffs next week; opponents TBA
TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres and Montreal Victoire will host the opening games of the PWHL semifinals next week, though opponents have yet to be determined. Game 1 of Toronto's series is scheduled f...
May 02, 2025
The 151st Kentucky Derby could be a mudder's delight with rain in the forecast
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Derby is tough to win, with a huge field of stampeding horses and 150,000 screaming fans in the stands. Toss in a rainy forecast that could turn the Churchill Downs...
May 02, 2025
'Banged up' Suzuki weighing world championships invite with Olympic dream in play
BROSSARD - Nick Suzuki knows playing for Canada at the world championships could double as an Olympic tryout. The Canadian team has extended the invite. Whether the Montreal Canadiens captain is fit e...
May 02, 2025
Toronto FC kicks off busy May schedule without injured captain Jonathan Osorio
TORONTO - Toronto FC will be without captain Jonathan Osorio for at least a couple of weeks during a busy May schedule that could have a lot to say on whether the struggling MLS club can sort out its ...
May 02, 2025
International fugitive returned to B.C. after being arrested in Middle East
An international fugitive and one of Canada's most wanted is back behind bars following a Vancouver Police Department investigation that lasted three years, spanned 14 countries and ended in the Middl...
May 02, 2025