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Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate
ATLANTA - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday said he's dropping a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta in a dispute over the city's requirement to wear masks in public and other restrictions related t...
Aug 13, 2020
Some restaurants gearing up to end tipping to aid COVID-19 recovery
TORONTO - As the Canadian economy continues to adapt to the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, some restaurants in Toronto are saying goodbye to a service industry staple: tipping.Three restaurants -- ...
Aug 13, 2020
Canadian 'keeper Devon Kerr looks to build soccer future with Washington Spirit
Growing up, Devon Kerr drew attention from both sides of the border for her goalkeeping skills. A dual citizen, the Canadian-born Kerr chose Canada and played in the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup i...
Aug 13, 2020
NASCAR champion Pearn up to speed with Daly at Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS - There is not much the owner of a backcountry skiing and hiking vacation company in Canada can do with a lifetime of racing knowledge after he has walked away from a championship-winning...
Aug 13, 2020
In 'Boys State,' American politics in a teenage microcosm
NEW YORK - Even mock elections require wall-to-wall coverage, so when Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine set out to document Texas' Boys State, the week-long summer camp of civics simulation run by the Ame...
Aug 13, 2020
Canadiens coach Claude Julien in hospital with chest problems, Muller takes over
TORONTO - Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien is in hospital after suffering chest pains following Wednesday night's playoff series opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. General manager Marc...
Aug 13, 2020
Impact defender Luis Binks heading to Italy's Bologna FC on transfer
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact will send defender Luis Binks to Bologna FC of Italy's Serie A next year after a transfer was completed on Thursday. The 18-year-old English player will remain with Mont...
Aug 13, 2020
Toronto shortlisted as one of eight cities to host the 2026 Gay Games
Toronto has been shortlisted as one of eight candidate cities to host the 2026 Gay Games XII. Toronto is up against Auckland, New Zealand; Brisbane, Australia; Guadalajara, Mexico; Munich; San Di...
Aug 13, 2020
Wolfpack's Bodene Thompson signs with Leeds Rhinos for remainder of 2020 season
TORONTO - New Zealand forward Bodene Thompson is the latest Toronto Wolfpack player to find a new home, signing with Leeds Rhinos for the remainder of the 2020 season. Ricky Leutele (Melbourne Storm),...
Aug 13, 2020
Defending champion Bianca Andreescu pulls out of U.S. Open
Bianca Andreescu will not defend her title at the U.S. Open after opting out of the Grand Slam later this summer in New York. The Canadian made the announcement on Thursday. Andreescu hasn't played a ...
Aug 13, 2020