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Life in prison for ‘Dances With Wolves’ actor in sexual assault cases

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:54:50 GMT

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Nathan Chasing Horse, who acted in "Dances With Wolves", was sentenced this week by a Nevada judge to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls.

A jury had already found him guilty of 13 charges, mostly involving sexual assault against three women.

The victims and their families told Judge Jessica Peterson tha

Daniel Vladar, Flyers confident against East-best Canes as second round begins

Fri, 01 May 2026 22:40:25 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers pulled off their first postseason upset since 2012 when they knocked the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Wednesday.

The Flyers begin their quest for another upset when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C., to kick off their Eastern Conference semifinal showdown. Philadelphia, which used six games

Iran officials aim to meet with FIFA, discuss World Cup issues

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:40:37 GMT

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Soccer officials from Iran are intent on meeting with FIFA's leadership about its upcoming World Cup matches in the United States.

Mehdi Taj, president of Iran's soccer administration, informed Iranian media Friday that the country's soccer leadership has issues it wants to discuss with the international governing body. Iran was the only FIFA federation amon

Streaking Quakes may be without key player at Toronto

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:55:20 GMT

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The league-leading San Jose Earthquakes may not be at full strength Saturday afternoon as they look to continue the best run in franchise history at Toronto FC.

The Earthquakes (9-1-0, 27 points) extended their club-record winning streak to eight matches in all competitions when they eliminated Minnesota United FC in the Round of 16 at the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by a

Multi-league QB P.J. Walker retires at 31

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:25:19 GMT

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The Calgary Stampeders may be looking to add a quarterback after the retirement of P.J. Walker at age 31.

Walker, who played in college at Temple, made the rounds of North American-based football leagues over the past nine seasons.

He made his final stop in Calgary of the Canadian Football League, signing in October 2024 to the practice squad. He was the back

Report: Formal offer made to relocate Whitecaps to Vegas

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:25:13 GMT

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There is a formal offer on the table to purchase the Vancouver Whitecaps and relocate the MLS club to Las Vegas, The Athletic reported.

An investor group led by Grant Gustavson, the son of Kentucky billionaire Tamara Gustavson and grandson of Public Storage founder B. Wayne Hughes, submitted a bid to the league office.

'Las Vegas is known the world over as a we

Valkyries lead WNBA with $850M valuation

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:05:12 GMT

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The Golden State Valkyries are the WNBA's most valuable franchise for a second straight year, according to Sportico.

The team has a valuation of $850 million after setting a league record with $78 million in revenue during its inaugural season in 2025.

The New York Liberty rank a distant second at $600 million, followed by the Indiana Fever ($560M), Seattle

Twins' Byron Buxton bids to continue power surge in clash vs. Jays

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:40:28 GMT

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Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton said he loves what he has seen from his team's defense during the past week.

The Twins' success at the plate on Thursday is icing on the cake.

'I think we're starting to get in a better flow defensively,' Shelton said. 'I feel it's been the last 7-10 days where it's really kind of ticked up.'

Minnesota will go for back

Rays 'encouraged' by return of Shane McClanahan as he prepares to face Giants

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:19:09 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays will turn to former ace Shane McClanahan on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Rays continue to see progress from the left-hander, who recorded his first home win in almost three years last weekend against the Minnesota Twins.

The Rays realize the 2026 version of Mc

Without Garrett Crochet, Red Sox gear up to open series vs. Astros

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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The Houston Astros might have caught a break in advance of their Friday night road game against the Boston Red Sox.Houston was scheduled to face Boston ace Garrett Crochet in the opener of a three-game series but is expected to see rookie left-hander Jake Bennett instead.The Red Sox placed Crochet on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. H

Zac Gallen attempts to steady D-backs' staff in opener vs. Cubs

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:05:05 GMT

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Zac Gallen will start the opening contest of the Arizona Diamondbacks' three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon with a purple, baseball-seamed bruise on his right shoulder after being struck by a line drive in his latest start.

The Diamondbacks as a whole can relate.

The D-backs are in their roughest stretch of the season as they head to

Cricket Canada appoints Monty Desai as men's team head coach

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:21:47 GMT

Toronto [Canada], May 1 (ANI): Cricket Canada has appointed Monty Desai as Head Coach of the Men's National Team, announced the country's governing body of cricket on Friday.

Following Canada's participation in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 and ahead of key upcoming ICC pathway competitions, this appointment is being seen as a strategic step toward building momentum and achieving greater international consist

Thomas Cup: India to lock horns with Chinese Taipei in quarterfinals

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:13:36 GMT

Horsens [Denmark], May 1 (ANI): The Indian men's badminton team will be in action against Chinese Taipei for the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup, being held in Horsens, Denmark, on Friday.

Team India finished as the runners-up of Group A behind China, and their next challenge, Chinese Taipei, is the winner of Group C, as per Olympics.com.

Chinese Taipei kick-started their campaign with a dominating 5-0 wi

"Iran will of course play World Cup matches in USA": FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:07:17 GMT

Zurich [Switzerland], May 1 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that Iran will 'of course' take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup and play their fixtures in the USA, and it is his responsibility to 'bring people together'.

Iran has qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament and is placed in Group G, alongside Belgium, New Zealand, and Egypt. As per the current schedule, their matches are slated to b

Iran Delivers New Negotiation Plan To Pakistan

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Iran Delivers New Negotiation Plan To Pakistan

Iran has delivered a new negotiation proposal to Pakistan, which is acting as mediator in talks with the United States.

Irans state news agency IRNA reported that the Islamic republic handed over the text of its latest plan on the evening of April 30, as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict and advance diplomatic talks with

MLB roundup: Phillies sweep DH vs. Giants with pair of walk-offs

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:40:30 GMT

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Bryson Stott delivered a game-tying triple in the ninth inning and scored on Justin Crawford's infield single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to nip the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-2 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career home run while Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez allowed two runs and struck out seven in 6 2/3 in

Twins bats come alive late to take down Jays in series opener

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:40:26 GMT

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Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer and an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night in Minneapolis.

Ryan Jeffers hit a two-run homer for Minnesota, which won the opener of a four-game series. Austin Martin, Josh Bell and Luke Keaschall drove in one run apiece for the Twins.

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Cavs hope 'mental toughness' leads to series-clinching win at Raptors

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:05:06 GMT

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The Cleveland Cavaliers feel they passed the toughness test in winning Game 5 at home.

The next step is to show the same grit on the road Friday night in Game 6 against the Toronto Raptors and clinch the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Cleveland took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series with a 125-120 comeback win on Wednesday.

'We kind

Canadiens ready for home chance to eliminate Lightning in tight series

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:11 GMT

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The Montreal Canadiens are aware of the opportunity before them as they prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 6 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday.

Thanks to a 3-2 victory Wednesday night in Tampa for a 3-2 edge in the Eastern Conference first-round meeting, the young Canadiens have the opportunity to knock out the Lightning in the best-o

Alexander Blockx stuns Casper Ruud to reach Madrid semis

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:07 GMT

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Alexander Blockx won 84.8% (28 of 33) of his first-serve points and stormed his way to a 6-4, 6-4 upset of defending champion Casper Ruud on Thursday to reach the semifinals of the Madrid Open.

Blockx, 21, from Belgium, needed just 96 minutes to dispose of Ruud, the No. 12 seed from Norway. Ranked No. 69 in the world, Blockx is the fourth-lowest ranked player t

Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr seeks first homer, wins in series vs. White Sox

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:40:24 GMT

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It's safe to say that no one had San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. getting to May 1 without a homer on his stat sheet.

But that's the case as Tatis and San Diego gear up for the first game on Friday of a three-game weekend series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

It would be ironic if Tatis finally went deep against the organization that original

FIFA boss: No changes to Iran's World Cup schedule

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:40:23 GMT

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will play its originally scheduled World Cup matches this summer in the United States.

Infantino made the announcement during his opening remarks Thursday at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, B.C., one day after members of Iran's delegation to the congress were denied entry into Canada.

'Of course,

Assistant coach Jessica Campbell leaving Kraken

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:05:02 GMT

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Assistant coach Jessica Campbell will not return to the Seattle Kraken next season, the team announced on Thursday.

Campbell, 33, made history in 2024 when Seattle made her the first woman ever to hold a full-time role on an NHL bench.

'As Jessica's current contract expires, she has expressed her desire to explore other coaching roles across the League and w

MLS commish blames hacker for inflammatory post

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:55:07 GMT

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MLS commissioner Don Garber said his X account was 'compromised' after a since-deleted post appeared to taunt British Columbia Premier David Eby.

Eby posted a 45-second video on his X account on Wednesday pledging that he is working to prevent the Vancouver Whitecaps from relocating.

'The Whitecaps are British Columbia, and I want you to know that we are

Lawrence Bishnoi case: Kala Jatheri, others deny charges levelled against them

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:50:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): The Patiala House Court on Thursday formally framed charges against Kala Jatheri and others. All the accused denied charges against them and claimed a trial. Kala Jatheri and nine others were produced physically. Lawrence Bishnoi was produced through video conferencing.

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Prashant Sharma framed charges against the accused produced physically.

Bryce Dallas Howard joins Aaron Paul in 'Anything But Ghosts'

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:43:00 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): Actor and filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard has joined Aaron Paul in the upcoming mystery feature 'Anything But Ghosts', directed by Curry Barker, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film, which recently wrapped production, is co-written by Barker and Cooper Tomlinson, who also stars alongside Paul. Barker, known for his rising presence in Hollywood, additionally appears in t

Lady Byng finalists: Anze Kopitar, Cole Caufield, Jake Sanderson

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:55:25 GMT

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Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson were named the finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy on Thursday.

Kopitar is no stranger to the award, presented annually to the NHL player who best combines sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability. He won the award in 2015

College basketball's tallest player Olivier Rioux heads to UC Irvine

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:40:28 GMT

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Olivier Rioux, who at 7-foot-9 is the tallest player in college basketball history, has committed to play for UC Irvine.

The Canadian center redshirted for Florida during its 2024-25 national championship season and played in just 11 games in 2025-26.

'Next stop, Irvine, California,' Rioux wrote Thursday on Instagram.

India sees USD 6.1 bn investments in FY 2025-26, to generate over 31,000 jobs across 14 states: DPIIT

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:57:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): India has facilitated investment projects worth over USD 6.1 billion in FY 2025-26, which are expected to generate more than 31,000 jobs across 14 states, reflecting growing global confidence in the country as a preferred investment destination, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

The investments were facilitated by Invest India, the

Twins pursue reversal of fortunes in series opener vs. Jays

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:05:12 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays are riding completely different streaks entering the opener of a four-game series on Thursday in Minneapolis.

The Twins took two of three games from the Blue Jays on April 10-12, part of a four-game winning streak.

Since the streak ended, they have since lost 11 of 13 games, including a 5-3 defeat to the visiting Seattle

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Toronto

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:17:55 GMT

DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows.

Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo's Divisional Senior Vice President, said, "Our freighter service to Toronto is an importan

Menassah Distribution boosts UAE publishers' presence at Canadian Arabic Book Fair

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:01:02 GMT

SHARJAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Menassah Distribution Company has concluded its first-ever participation in the Canadian Arabic Book Fair 2026, held in Mississauga, with participation from more than 14 countries worldwide.

The participation forms part of a strategic approach that reinforces the company's role as a bridge connecting Emirati creativity with readers around the world, while accelerating the reach

Feature: U.S. journalist, author's observations on China's dynamic tech story

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:45:23 GMT

"It was a big shift in not a very long period of time, from whether China could even participate, to a place where its giants were setting the pace," U.S. journalist and author Rebecca A. Fannin told Xinhua in a recent interview.

by Xinhua writer Yang Shilong

NEW YORK, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Rebecca A. Fannin's career began far from the high-voltage world of global technology. The small-town

NHL roundup: Flyers KO Penguins with OT win in Game 6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:19:10 GMT

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Cam York scored at 17:32 of overtime, propelling the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Wednesday.

After winning the first three games of the best-of-seven series, the Flyers lost Games 4 and 5 and struggled to find their offensive footing for much of Game 6.

NBA roundup: Rockets, Pistons stay alive with Game 5 wins

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back into their first-round playoff series with a 99-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Alperen Sengun scored 14 points with nine rebounds and eight assists while Amen Thompson added 15

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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Trump Urges Merz To Prioritize Ukraine Over Iran

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Trump Urges Merz To Prioritize Ukraine Over Iran

US President Donald Trump has said that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz should "spend more time on ending the war with Russia/Ukraine" and "less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat."

Trump made the comments on his TruthSocial platform.

Trump has been at loggerheads with Merz in re

Air Defenses Activated In Tehran Amid Drone Reports

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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Air Defenses Activated In Tehran Amid Drone Reports

Air defense systems were activated in Irans capital late on April 30, with antiaircraft fire heard in several parts of the city as forces responded to suspected drones, Iranian media reported.

According to the Tasnim and Fars news agencies, both affiliated with Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the sounds were heard fo

MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen. It was the second strai

Cavs come from behind to take 3-2 series lead vs. Raptors

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:13 GMT

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Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden finished with 23 points, rallying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 125-120 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Wednesday night.

Fourth-seeded Cleveland, which trailed by 12 points on multiple occasions, has won all three of it

Alexandre Texier lifts Canadiens to 3-2 series lead over Lightning

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:19:16 GMT

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Alexandre Texier netted a tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the visiting Montreal Canadiens took control of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series by holding off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

The Canadiens grabbed a 3-2 edge in the best-of-seven series, and they head home to Montreal for Game 6 on Friday.<

Canada selected to host new multinational defence bank

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:44:20 GMT

TORONTO, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Canada has been selected to host a new multinational defence bank as negotiations among the founding countries ended in Montreal on Wednesday, the Globe and Mail reported.

Reuters reported that the decision was made after the final of three rounds of negotiations hosted by Canada and involving the 19 founding countries of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.

Ottawa h

TUC 2026: Indian men finish second in Group A after losing to defending champions China

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:23:33 GMT

Copenhagen [Denmark], April 29 (ANI): The Indian men's team finished second in Group A after their spirited effort was not enough to beat defending champions China in their last round robin clash of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Wednesday, according to a release.

Having beaten Canada and Australia in their earlier group clashes, both India and China were assured of a quarterfinal berth, a

Blue Jays rout Red Sox to win three-game set

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Ernie Clement hit a two-run homer Wednesday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Boston Red Sox 8-1 in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three singles and a walk for the Blue Jays, who completed a 4-2 homestand. Brandon Valenzuela contributed two hits with a homer and a walk.

Willson Contreras had two

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Canadian Prime Minister's Senior Advisor on Foreign, Defence & Security Policy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:33:57 GMT

ABU DHABI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Canadian Prime Minister's Senior Advisor on Foreign, Defence, and Security Policy, Scott Gilmore, to review regional developments.

The meeting addressed the repercussions of the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAE and a number of brot

James Harden's turnover issues plaguing Cavaliers vs. Raptors

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:55:09 GMT

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James Harden's playoff history has a common theme throughout his 17-year career. Only Utah Jazz legends Karl Malone and John Stockton have appeared in more postseason games without winning an NBA championship.

Harden's shortcomings in the postseason are front and center as his Cleveland Cavaliers return home for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series

Blue Jays' George Springer trending toward return vs. Red Sox

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:25:09 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays could have George Springer back in the lineup Wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of their three-game series with the visiting Boston Red Sox.

The Blue Jays ended Boston's three-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory on Tuesday.

Springer has been on the injured list with a broken left big toe. The injury was sustained when he foule

Guardians' Travis Bazzana eager to make mark in finale vs. Rays

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:40:26 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians didn't call up top prospect Travis Bazzana on Tuesday to keep him on the bench, throwing him into the lineup at second base just hours after his promotion from Triple-A Columbus.

Bazzana, 23, will be back in the lineup on Wednesday afternoon as Cleveland concludes its three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

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MLB roundup: Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark in the major leagues, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years.

Trey Yesavage shines in season debut as Jays blank Red Sox

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:55:16 GMT

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Trey Yesavage pitched 5 1/3 sharp innings in his season debut Tuesday night and the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the visiting Boston Red Sox 3-0.

Yesavage (1-0) allowed four hits and no walks while striking three. He started the season on the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had two hits and an RBI while Kazuma Okamoto ha

FIFA increasing financial distribution to all 48 World Cup teams by 15%

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:55:08 GMT

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Amid widespread complaints about the cost of tickets and transportation related to World Cup games, FIFA announced Tuesday that it will hike the money received by all 48 teams participating this summer by 15%.

The national teams competing in the event in the United States, Mexico and Canada will see their preparation money rise from $1.5 million

Iran absent from FIFA Vancouver meetings due to visa issues

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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Iran's soccer federation was absent from a meeting of soccer leaders in Vancouver on Tuesday, leaving the country's participation in the upcoming World Cup still in question.

That topic wasn't covered at the convening of Asia's top soccer leaders today with FIFA president Gianni Infantino presiding, and Iran's sports minist

NHL hearing with Senators F Ridly Greig set for May 4

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:40:26 GMT

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The NHL's Department of Player Safety set a hearing for May 4 to address Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig's sucker punch of an opponent.

The department's announcement Tuesday did not describe it as an in-person hearing, which would be necessary to issue a suspension longer than five games. The Ottawa Citizen previously reported the hearing will be conducted by

Lightning, Canadiens enter pivotal Game 5 of closely contested series

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:55:06 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have returned home tied 2-2 in their Eastern Conference first-round matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, and according to coach Jon Cooper, it may not be that way if not for the play of Max Crozier.

Game 5 takes place in Tampa on Wednesday night after a two-day break following Sunday's 3-2 Lightning victory in Montreal in front of a boistero

Hailey Baptiste saves six match points to stun Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:40:25 GMT

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Hailey Baptiste upset World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and did so in dramatic fashion, saving six match points en route to a 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) victory in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

The 30th-seeded Baptiste earned the first top-five victory of her young career by handing Sabalenka only her second loss of the season. The Belarusian saw a 15-match

Vancouver police denied motorcade request for FIFA's Gianni Infantino

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:25:07 GMT

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Vancouver's police department denied a request for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to utilize a motorcade escort for his trip to the city this week for the annual FIFA Congress.

Per a report from Global News, the request was for a full motorcade escort, which would have allowed Infantino to travel through traffic lights and without interruption. Vancouver is set to ho

Red cards approved for players covering mouths at World Cup

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:25:04 GMT

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The International Football Association Board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to approve a pair of FIFA-approved amendments to address inappropriate behavior ahead of this summer's World Cup in North America

One new rule permit officials to issue red cards for any players who cover their mouth during a confrontation with an opponent or to any pla

PWHL officially passes 1M attendance mark for first time

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:55:08 GMT

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The Professional Women's Hockey League surpassed one million fans in the regular season for the first time in its three-season history, the league announced Tuesday.

In all, 120 games were played, with slightly more than 1.1 million people filling the seats for an average of 9,304 per game.

That total is an increase of 28 percent over last season, including th

Phillies fire Rob Thomson, tab Don Mattingly as interim manager

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:46 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.

USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and declined, opting to spend time with his family.

The floundering Phillies (9-19) have lost 11 of their last 12 games are tie

Long-ball White Sox chase series win vs. Angels in clash of aces

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:40:23 GMT

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Back-to-back home runs from Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas sparked the Chicago White Sox to a seven-run outburst in the seventh inning on Monday night.

While the long ball proved the key to an 8-7 home victory against the slumping Los Angeles Angels, the White Sox also are confident in their ability to play small ball -- including bunting -- as they seek t

World Series star Trey Yesavage rejoins Blue Jays to face Red Sox

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:40:28 GMT

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage will try to duplicate his magic from late in 2025 when he makes his season debut Tuesday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

The Blue Jays dropped the opener of the three-game series against Boston 5-0 on Monday when they were held to two hits.

Yesavage began the season on the injured list with impinge

CANADA-ONTARIO-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:15:31 GMT

(260428) -- ONTARIO, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People spend leisure time under blooming cherry trees in a park in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on April 27, 2026. Cherry blossoms across Ontario have reached full bloom recently as temperatures rise, attracting numerous visitors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

MLB roundup: Cards score 4 runs in ninth to stun Pirates

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:55:07 GMT

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Jose Fermin's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning capped a four-run rally as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a near-shutout and beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday.

St. Louis, which had lost four straight and five of six, was hitless through 6 2/3 innings and scoreless through 8 1/3 before breaking through against Dennis Santana, who came int

Ranger Suarez, Red Sox blank Blue Jays, win third straight

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:55:27 GMT

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Left-hander Ranger Suarez pitched eight innings of one-hit ball Monday night as the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.

Suarez (2-2) struck out 10 and walked one in the opener of a three-game series. Greg Weissert pitched around a double in the ninth to complete the shutout.

The Red Sox have won three in a row for the first time this se

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer placed on IL with forearm, ankle issues

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendinitis on Monday.

The 41-year-old has been one strikeout shy of a milestone 3,500 for the past nine days but couldn't hit that mark in losses to the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 18 and the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

Report: FIFA adding another yellow card amnesty for World Cup

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:40:26 GMT

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FIFA is planning to add a second yellow card 'amnesty' period for the 2026 World Cup, The Athletic reported Monday.

The FIFA Council will meet Tuesday in Vancouver to discuss new rules ahead of the first 48-team tournament in World Cup history. That reportedly will include an additional yellow card amnesty to reduce the possibility of players missing match

Tailgating to be allowed at Boston World Cup games as FIFA changes stance

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:25:15 GMT

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In an about-face, FIFA will allow tailgating for World Cup games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., the Boston World Cup host committee announced on Monday.

FIFA originally stated that tailgating would not be allowed at any of the 104 matches, which will be played June 11-July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mex

Shell announces agreement to acquire Canadian ARC Resources Ltd in US$16.4 billion deal

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:31:30 GMT

LONDON, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Shell plc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd., an energy company focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, in a $16.4 billion deal.

The acquisition accelerates Shell's strategy by adding 370 kboe/d1 immediately across liquids and gas leading to a 4% production CAGR2 through to 2030, compared to 2025.

A comp

Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff sent packing in Madrid Round of 16

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:25:12 GMT

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Unseeded Austrian Anastasia Potapova surprised No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan and won a 7-6 (8), 6-4 battle in the Round of 16 at the Madrid Open on Monday.

Two of the top three seeds were shown the exit door, as Czech 13th seed Linda Noskova defeated No. 3 seed Coco Gauff 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (5). Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka o

Idris Elba marks 7th wedding anniversary with wife Sabrina, calls marriage "magical"

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:05:50 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 27 (ANI): Actor Idris Elba celebrated his seventh wedding anniversary with wife Sabrina Elba, marking the occasion with a heartfelt tribute and a series of nostalgic memories shared on social media, according to People.

The 'Hijack' star, 53, took to Instagram, to celebrate seven years of marriage with Sabrina, calling it a 'magical marriage' and expressing his affection for his wife.

Report: Phoenix, Vegas potential options if Whitecaps relocate

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Las Vegas and Phoenix are the top contenders to become an MLS city if the Vancouver Whitecaps were to relocate, The Athletic reported on Monday.

MLS declined to comment on the report.

Per the report, a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to conduct talks on the future of the Whitecaps, which could include relocation. Indianapolis and Sacramen

Alexander Blockx latest youngster to knock off high seed in Madrid

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:55:17 GMT

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Alexander Blockx of Belgium was the latest player to secure his first career top-10 victory when he upset Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Monday in the third round of the Madrid Open.

Blockx, 21, reached the Round of 16 for the second straight ATP Masters 1000 event after first doing so at the Monte Carlo Masters.

His first care

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer placed on IR with forearm, ankle issues

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:55:13 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendinitis on Monday.

Kuwait's Foreign Minister holds talks with Egyptian, Omani, Canadian counterparts on regional security

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

KUWAIT, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed separately on Monday with Dr Bader Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptians Abroad; Bader Al-Busaidi, Oman's Foreign Minister, and Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, the latest regional developments.

According to the Kuwaiti News Agency, they also tackled th

Canadian PM Mark Carney announces creation of Canada's first sovereign wealth fund

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:09:29 GMT

Toronto [CanadaI], April 27 (ANI): The Canadian government has launched the country's first sovereign wealth fund called the Canada Strong Fund. It is designed to support a series of nation-building projects, with targeted developments in energy, trade, transport, data, and critical minerals to increase national resilience.

According to an address by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the fund is aimed to cata

'Bandar': Bobby Deol, Anurag Kashyap's hard hitting film locks June 5 release date

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:34:52 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): The makers of 'Bandar,' which stars actor Bobby Deol in the lead, have announced the film's release date.

As per a release, the film, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is set to hit theatres worldwide on June 5 later this year.

The upcoming film brings together Bobby Deol and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap for a new project backed by Zee Studios. The movie is produced

US and Canada source gold from drug cartel mines NYT

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:41:43 GMT

Mints in both countries receive the metal from a North American contractor who mixes dirty gold with domestic supplies, the investigation claims

The US and Canadian government mints have for years sourced coin gold from mines controlled by Colombia's Clan del Golfo drug cartel, despite vowing that all the precious metal is extracted on domestic soil, according to an investigation by the New York

US and Canada source gold from drug cartel mines - NYT

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:41:43 GMT

Mints in both countries receive the metal from a North American contractor who mixes dirty gold with domestic supplies, the investigation claims

The US and Canadian government mints have for years sourced coin gold from mines controlled by Colombia's Clan del Golfo drug cartel, despite vowing that all the precious met

TUC 2026: Indian men blank Australia to seal quarterfinal berth

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:28:17 GMT

Horsens [Denmark], April 27 (ANI): Former champions India blanked Australia 5-0 in the men's Group A clash to assure themselves of a quarterfinal berth in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Monday.

India had defeated Canada 4-1 in their opening group tie and will next face top seeds China to decide the group winners. China had defeated Australia 5-0 and got the better of Canada 4-1 on Monday,

Sun Pharma to acquire Organon for $11.75 Billion in all-cash deal, eyes top-25 global pharma spot

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:07:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd announced Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Organon & Co. for $14.00 per share in an all-cash transaction, valuing the US-based healthcare company at an enterprise valuation of $11.75 billion.

Shares of Sun Pharma jumped over 7 per cent to Rs 1,737.20 after the company disclosed information about the acquisition and

Facing Jays, Red Sox hope managerial change sparks turnaround

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:05:15 GMT

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Boston Red Sox players have been more than open about their feelings behind the organization's decision to fire manager Alex Cora and five members of the coaching staff Saturday.

An unpopular choice made by the front office could spark an early-season turnaround, though, as Boston has won back-to-back games entering the opener of a three-game series Monday against the

Rays' Steven Matz looks for continued success against Guardians

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:25:19 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians spent the weekend on a working vacation in Toronto, playing a series against the Blue Jays and attending Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Now, they're back at home to begin a three-game set Monday against the surging Tampa Bay Rays.

Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA)

Andre De Grasse shines in 200m, Gabby Thomas breaks 11-second barrier at Botswana Grand Prix

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:43:20 GMT

Gaborone [Botswana], April 27 (ANI): Olympic champion Andre De Grasse delivered a statement performance to win the men's 200m at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix on Sunday, clocking an impressive 19.84 seconds to headline a strong showing at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event.

The Canadian star, who had earlier finished second in the 100m with a time of 9.95 seconds, returned to dominate his preferred

NBA roundup: Spurs storm past Blazers in Victor Wembanyama's return

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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De'Aaron Fox scored 28 points and Victor Wembanyama had 27 in his return from concussion protocol, helping the visiting San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday.

Fox sank 11 of 17 shots from the floor and drained four 3-pointers to aid the Spurs in overcoming a 19-point

Guardians place RHP Shawn Armstrong (groin) on 15-day injured list

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a right groin strain.

The move was retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Guardians recalled right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Columbus.

Armstrong, 35, last pitched on Tuesday, retiring all three batters he faced in an 8-5 home win o

MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re

Thieves take down Heretics to win CDL Stage 3 Minor

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:25:13 GMT

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The Los Angeles Thieves won a best-of-five semifinal match and then rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win the grand final of the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Minor on Sunday.

Los Angeles beat OpTic Texas 3-2 in the semis and met the Miami Heretics in the grand final later in the day. The Thieves lost two straight maps before ripping

Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:19:11 GMT

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Brandon Hagel scored his second goal of the game with 4:53 remaining in the third period to lift the Tampa Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Sunday night in Montreal.

The Lightning rallied from a 2-0 second-period deficit to even their Eastern Conference first-round series at two games apiece. The best-of-seven series shifts back to Tampa for Game 5 on W

(SP)CANADA-VANCOUVER-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP 2026-MERCHANDISE

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:16:26 GMT

(260427) -- VANCOUVER, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- FIFA World Cup 2026 souvenirs are displayed for sale inside a shop in Vancouver, Canada, April 26, 2026. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

FIFA likely to increase funding, fees for teams

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:05:18 GMT

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In response to requests by European teams to increase prize money and to assist with costs associated with their participation this summer in the World Cup, the world governing body and World Cup organizer is set to fulfill those wishes -- for all 48 participating countries.

FIFA has had discussions with national associations to boost funding, and the proposals are ex

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-NBA-PLAYOFF SERIES-CAVALIERS VS RAPTORS

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:48:55 GMT

(260427) -- TORONTO, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Brandon Ingram (R) of Toronto Raptors fights for a rebound with Jarrett Allen of Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2025-2026 NBA first-round playoff series basketball game between Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers in Toronto, Canada, on April 26, 2026. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Minister Olszewski highlights Spring Economic Update 2026 investments to help workers and young people gain skills, experience and support to succeed

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:01:19 GMT

May 1, 2026 - Edmonton, Alberta

In Budget 2025, we outlined our plan to build Canada Strong. Since then, we have moved fast to build the major infrastructure, homes, and industries that grow Canada's economy and create lasting prosperity; empower Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protect our communities, our borders, and our way of life.

We delivered con

Government of Canada investing in innovation ecosystems and AI to strengthen Saskatchewan's tech sector

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:10:05 GMT

PrairiesCan investments will support tech incubator Co.Labs and five AI businesses in Saskatchewan

April 30, 2026 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - PrairiesCan

Over the past year, Canadian businesses have navigated a rapidly changing, and increasingly fragmented world.

In response, Canada's new government is focused on

Minister Olszewski to highlight Spring Economic Update measures in support of skilled trades and Alberta workers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:18:32 GMT

April 30, 2026 - Edmonton, Alberta - The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will highlight the Government of Canada's Spring Economic Update with a focus on measures aimed at strengthe

Iran crisis, World Cup tensions overshadow FIFA Congress in Vancouver

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:50:42 GMT

Football's power brokers meet in Vancouver on Thursday asFIFAconvenes its 76th Congress, a high stakes gathering less than two months before the biggestWorld Cupever opens across Canada, Mexico and the United States

TheIran war, World Cup logistical headaches and the unresolved question of Russia's international ban are set to feature in discussions among roughly 1,600 delegates from more than 200 member associat

Government of Canada to support Saskatchewan business ecosystems

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:57 GMT

April 29, 2026 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support technology scale-up services for

Matchups set for Friday's 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round on ESPN networks

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:55:24 GMT

State of the Air" report from the American Lung Association showed soot and smog levels in Indiana do not paint a healthy picture.

Emissions data taken between 2022 and 2024 found several counties received "C," "D," and "F" grades.

Tiffany Nichols, director of advocacy for the A

Ohio family reflects on foster care success story

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:26:13 GMT

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month and foster families across Ohio are sharing stories of how they were brought together.

Brothers Caleb and Dylan w

FIFA introduces new World Cup red-card rules to combat racism

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:40:42 GMT

World Cupplayers who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combatingracism, world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday.

In a statement following a meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Vancouver,FIFAconfirmed that the rule was one of two law changes that would be introduced at this year's World Cup.

"At th