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FIFA says Women's World Cup ticket sales surpass 1.68 million
SYDNEY (AP) - FIFA says ticket sales for the Women's World Cup have reached 1.678 million over the first 38 matches of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. It said in a statement Tuesday that ...
Jul 31, 2023
Japan switches tactics at Women's World Cup to secure another big win
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Japan held the ball far less against Spain than it did in its first two Women's World Cup matches and yet kept right on scoring. Japan switched tactics in its final Grou...
Jul 31, 2023
Blue Jays Bichette leaves game against Orioles with knee discomfort
TORONTO (AP) - Toronto Blue Jays shortstop and American League batting leader Bo Bichette left Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning with an apparent right knee injury. Biche...
Jul 31, 2023
Phoenix has ended 31-day streak of highs at or above 110 degrees as rains ease a Southwest heat wave
PHOENIX (AP) - A record string of daily highs over 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) in Phoenix ended Monday as the dangerous heat wave that suffocated the Southwest throughout July recede...
Jul 31, 2023
U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination from Women's World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - The United States arrived at the Women's World Cup as the favourite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherland...
Jul 31, 2023
U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination from Women's World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - The United States arrived at the Women's World Cup as the favourite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherland...
Jul 31, 2023
British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers
British Columbia's wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square kilometres of the province burned, surpassing the previous high of 13,543 square kilometres set in 20...
Jul 31, 2023
British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers
British Columbia's wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square kilometres of the province burned, surpassing the previous high of 13,543 square kilometres set in 20...
Jul 31, 2023
Canada wins four gold medals on opening day of para-swimming world championships
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Aurelie Rivard took top spot in the women's 50-metre freestyle S10 final on Monday to cap a strong opening day for Canada at the para-swimming world championships. Rivard,...
Jul 31, 2023
Lithium Americas shareholders approve split between U.S. and Argentina businesses
VANCOUVER - Lithium Americas Corp. says shareholders have approved its split into two companies. The Vancouver-based company says shareholders voted in favour of separating the company into two entiti...
Jul 31, 2023