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Ahmed should have been racing in Tokyo now, but is still running fast times
When Moh Ahmed ran to a stunning Canadian record recently, his cheering section was his 20 or so Bowerman Track Club teammates spaced out around the 400 metres of infield at J...
Jul 27, 2020
Marlins' home opener postponed as they deal with virus
MIAMI - The Miami Marlins' home opener Monday night against Baltimore has been postponed as the Marlins deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia. The Marlins postponed their...
Jul 27, 2020
Beaten by New York City FC, Toronto FC exits MLS is Back Tournament
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - A poor start followed by some indifferent play ended Toronto FC's run Sunday at the MLS is Back Tournament. Jesus Medina, Valentin Castellanos and Maxi Moralez scored as&...
Jul 27, 2020
Chloe Zhoe's 'Nomadland' to premiere across fall festivals
NEW YORK - Chloe Zhao's "Nomadland," starring Frances McDormand, will premiere across the major fall film festivals in an alliance forged by the Venice, Toronto, New York and Telluride festivals. "Nom...
Jul 27, 2020
Tom Hanks and wife get Greek citizenship for wildfire aid
ATHENS, Greece - A point of pride for Greece was touched by controversy Monday, as the country's prime minister was criticized by an opposition party for using a military helicopter during a trip to c...
Jul 27, 2020
Vancouver Whitecaps leave MLS is Back Tournament with heads held high
The undermanned Vancouver Whitecaps notched just one win in four outings at the MLS is Back Tournament. But they generated plenty of excitement and leave Florida with their heads held high - and a&nbs...
Jul 27, 2020
La Scala announces fall season as cultural life resumes
MILAN - The famed La Scala opera house on Monday announced a fall program of concerts and ballets aimed as a signal of confidence that European cultural life can resume in full following the coronavir...
Jul 27, 2020
Halifax rally hopes to increase pressure for public inquiry into April massacre
HALIFAX - People are gathering at a Halifax park today to demand a public inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shootings. The gathering at Victoria Park comes less than...
Jul 27, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Monday, July 27
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. on July 27, 2020: There are 113,913 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 58,583 confirmed (including 5,667 deaths, 50,812 resol...
Jul 27, 2020
Demanding a massacre inquiry and teddy come back:In The News for July 27
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 27. What we are watching in Canada ... HA...
Jul 27, 2020