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Japan switches tactics at Women's World Cup to secure another big win
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Japan held the ball far less against Spain than it did in its first two Women's World Cup matches and yet kept right on scoring. Japan switched tactics in its final Grou...
Jul 31, 2023
Blue Jays Bichette leaves game against Orioles with knee discomfort
TORONTO (AP) - Toronto Blue Jays shortstop and American League batting leader Bo Bichette left Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning with an apparent right knee injury. Biche...
Jul 31, 2023
Phoenix has ended 31-day streak of highs at or above 110 degrees as rains ease a Southwest heat wave
PHOENIX (AP) - A record string of daily highs over 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) in Phoenix ended Monday as the dangerous heat wave that suffocated the Southwest throughout July recede...
Jul 31, 2023
U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination from Women's World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - The United States arrived at the Women's World Cup as the favourite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherland...
Jul 31, 2023
U.S. needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination from Women's World Cup
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - The United States arrived at the Women's World Cup as the favourite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title. But after an underwhelming draw against the Netherland...
Jul 31, 2023
British Columbia's record-breaking wildfire season, by the numbers
British Columbia's wildfire season is the most destructive on record, with more than 15,000 square kilometres of the province burned, surpassing the previous high of 13,543 square kilometres set in 20...
Jul 31, 2023
Further moisture needed for crop yields to reach current potential in central Alberta
The proportion of crops rated in good to excellent condition throughout central Alberta is 37 per cent for major crops and 36 per cent for all crops, with reports as of July 25, 2023, indicating that ...
Jul 31, 2023
Canada wins four gold medals on opening day of para-swimming world championships
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Aurelie Rivard took top spot in the women's 50-metre freestyle S10 final on Monday to cap a strong opening day for Canada at the para-swimming world championships. Rivard,...
Jul 31, 2023
A timeline of events leading up to the new tentative B.C. port deal
VANCOUVER - The union representing about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia and the association of employers have announced a new tentative agreement to end their long-running dispute over a colle...
Jul 31, 2023
Reliever Jordan Hicks eager to pitch for Blue Jays; Francis called up from triple-A
TORONTO - Right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks has arrived in Toronto and is ready to start pitching for the Blue Jays. He was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to Toronto on Sunday. Right-handed reli...
Jul 31, 2023