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'Just not true': Plaintiff in sex abuse lawsuit upset over Calgary Stampede apology
One of the three dozen men behind a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the Calgary Stampede says its apology after a partial court settlement last week falls short. "I think what they told Calgarians ...
Aug 2, 2023
Marta leaves Women's World Cup with Brazil's group-stage exit, but her legacy lives on
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Before leaving the Women's World Cup as a player for the sixth and last time, Marta embraced Jamaica captain Khadija "Bunny" Shaw. The Reggae Girlz had just sent Brazil and...
Aug 2, 2023
Marta leaves Women's World Cup with Brazil's group-stage exit, but her legacy lives on
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Before leaving the Women's World Cup as a player for the sixth and last time, Marta embraced Jamaica captain Khadija "Bunny" Shaw. The Reggae Girlz had just sent Brazil and...
Aug 2, 2023
VIDEO: Parksville swimmer wins World Championship in England
PARKSVILLE - The list of accolades for Nicholas Bennett continues to grow.The 19-year-old Paralympian took to the water once more at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships in Manchester, England, ...
Aug 2, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Trudeaus announce separation after 18 years of marriage
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grgoire Trudeau say they are separating after 18 years of marriage. More coming. The Canadian Press
Aug 2, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps, defender Ranko Veselinovic agree to contract extension
VANCOUVER - Ranko Veselinovic has signed a contract extension with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC through 2026 with a club option for 2027. The 24-year-old Serbian centre back leads the club in starts (10...
Aug 2, 2023
Shock and sadness in Rio favela after Brazil's early elimination from Women's World Cup
A group of girls and young women gathered early Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro's working-class Manguinhos neighborhood to watch the Brazilian team compete in the Women's World Cup and pray for a win in t...
Aug 2, 2023
Jamaica has extra reason to celebrate after success at Women's World Cup
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) - Jamaica's "Reggae Girlz" gave their small island nation even more reason to celebrate its upcoming Independence Day on Sunday after the national soccer team drew with Brazil 0...
Aug 2, 2023
Shock and sadness in Rio favela after Brazil's early elimination from Women's World Cup
A group of girls and young women gathered early Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro's working-class Manguinhos neighborhood to watch the Brazilian team compete in the Women's World Cup and pray for a win in t...
Aug 2, 2023
Jury reaches decision on death penalty or life in prison for Pittsburgh synagogue gunman
PITTSBURGH (AP) - A jury has reached a decision on whether the man who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue should be sentenced to death or life in prison without parole. Robert Bowers perpetrat...
Aug 2, 2023