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No rugby, field hockey, badminton, triathlon or cricket at leaner 2026 Commonwealth Games
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) - Scotland conceived rugby sevens in the 1880s yet it will not feature in the scaled-back 2026 Commonwealth Games hosted by Glasgow. Other sports that have also been dropped inc...
Oct 22, 2024
Struggling Whitecaps, Timbers set to meet in MLS wild-card matchup
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have been here before - literally and figuratively. With the season hanging in the balance, the 'Caps were dealt a blow last week when the club learned it wouldn't ...
Oct 22, 2024
In the news today: Liberal victory shifts political landscape in N.B.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Liberal victory shifts political landscape in N.B. New Brunswickers are waking up to a transformed political l...
Oct 22, 2024
Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts after the killing of Hamas leader
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. He is expected to meet with top ...
Oct 22, 2024
Blinken arrives in Israel as US looks to renew cease-fire efforts after the killing of Hamas leader
JERUSALEM (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Tuesday on his 11th visit to the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. He is expected to meet with top officials ...
Oct 22, 2024
NFL roundup: Ravens win fifth straight game by beating Bucs 41-31
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Lamar Jackson threw for 281 yards and five touchdowns, helping the Baltimore Ravens overcome an early double-digit deficit and extend their National Football League winning streak t...
Oct 21, 2024
Nylander fills net, focuses on details in Leafs' win over Bolts: 'It's contagious'
TORONTO - Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube pulled William Nylander aside for a couple of long chats at Monday's morning skate. Toronto's star winger was coming off an eight-shot, zero-point showing...
Oct 21, 2024
William Nylander powers Maple Leafs over Lightning 5-2
TORONTO - William Nylander had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2 on Monday night. Auston Matthews, Max Pacioretty and Matthew Knies also scored for ...
Oct 21, 2024
Premier-designate of New Brunswick, Susan Holt, is first woman to lead the province
FREDERICTON - After her party won a majority government in the New Brunswick election on Monday, Liberal Leader Susan Holt thanked all the women who came before her. Flanked by her three young daughte...
Oct 21, 2024
A look at Susan Holt, Liberal premier-designate of New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - A look at Susan Holt, premier-designate and leader of the New Brunswick Liberal party. Born: April 22, 1977. Early years: Raised in Fredericton, she attended Queen's University in Kingst...
Oct 21, 2024