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Toronto FC coach Fraser sees more attacking role for Italian star Bernardeschi
New Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser says he plans to deploy Italian star Federico Bernardeschi, converted to wingback last season under John Herdman, in a more attacking role this year. And there could ...
Jan 24, 2025
'Used that as fuel': Kadri says pre-season doubters spurring Flames' playoff push
Nazem Kadri paid close attention as the exit continued to swing open. The Calgary Flames shipped a boatload of veterans out of town last season. The organization had made the decision to start a rebui...
Jan 24, 2025
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign all-star defensive back Adarius Pickett
The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed defensive back Adarius Pickett to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Friday. Pickett, a two-time East Division all-star and 2023 CFL all-star, rec...
Jan 24, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders are negotiating a deal to hire Pete Carroll as their head coach, AP source says
The Las Vegas Raiders are negotiating a deal to hire Pete Carroll to be their new head coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition...
Jan 24, 2025
Oath Keepers founder Rhodes is barred from entering Washington or Capitol without court permission
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday barred Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from entering Washington, D.C., without the court's approval after President Donald Trump commuted the far-right ...
Jan 24, 2025
Governor of Congo's North-Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say
GOMA, Congo (AP) - The governor of eastern Congo's North-Kivu province has died from injuries sustained during fighting on the front line, authorities said Friday, as M23 rebels closed in on the provi...
Jan 24, 2025
Judge bars Oath Keepers founder Rhodes from entering Washington without court's permission
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Friday barred Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from entering Washington, D.C., without the court's approval after President Donald Trump commuted the far-right ...
Jan 24, 2025
Governor of Congo's North-Kivu province dies of his wounds in fighting with rebels, authorities say
GOMA, Congo (AP) - The governor of eastern Congo's North-Kivu province died from injuries sustained on the front line Thursday as M23 rebels close in on Goma, authorities said Friday. M23 made signifi...
Jan 24, 2025
Vancouver aritst Casey Wei wins Philip B. Lind Emerging Artist Prize
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - Vancouver artist Casey Wei has won this year's $25,000 Philip B. Lind Emerging Artist Prize. She was among five contenders who displayed their work at The Polygon Gallery in No...
Jan 24, 2025
Hamas publishes the names of 4 hostages it plans to release from Gaza on Saturday
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The Hamas militant group has published the names of four hostages it says it will release on Saturday as part of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. There was no immediate confirm...
Jan 24, 2025