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Chock and Bates lead for US at world figure skating championships as they chase 3rd straight title
BOSTON (AP) - American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates built a big cushion Friday night as they chase a third consecutive world title, scoring a season-best 90.18 points for their rhythm danc...
Mar 28, 2025
Sochi Olympic champion Jacobs wearing Canada colours again at men's curling worlds
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - It has been over a decade since Brad Jacobs has had the Maple Leaf on his back at a major curling event. Putting on Canada's colours again Friday at the Temple Gardens Centre was a ...
Mar 28, 2025
Canada calls in forward Nyah Rose as injury replacement for Evelyne Viens
Nyah Rose has replaced injured forward Evelyne Viens on Canada's roster for a pair of international women's soccer friendlies against Argentina in B.C. Canada Soccer said Viens had suffered a "minor m...
Mar 28, 2025
Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court has lifted an order blocking Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from further cuts at the U.S. Agency for International Development. The three-jud...
Mar 28, 2025
3 dead and more than 200 rescued in South Texas after severe storms flood streets
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon t...
Mar 28, 2025
St. Andrew's United Church Tree Planting Project approved by Lacombe city council
The City of Lacombe council approved the final design for the St. Andrew's United Church Tree Planting Project on Tuesday.Now known as the Woodland Sanctuary, the project involves both the city and th...
Mar 28, 2025
First Thursday Concert Series welcomes international violinist and Calgary pianist
The Friends of the Red Deer Public Library (Downtown Branch) invites residents to experience the works of violinist Kevin A. Lefohn and Steinway artist Derek Zhi Guang Chiu in its next iteration of th...
Mar 28, 2025
Scottie Scheffler ties his own course record with 62 for the lead in the Houston Open
HOUSTON (AP) - Scottie Scheffler opened with two straight birdies and was on his way in the Houston Open, tying the Memorial Park course record he set in 2021 with an 8-under 62 for a one-shot lead am...
Mar 28, 2025
Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil coach Dorival Jnior was fired on Friday after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team. Jnior's sacking by Brazilian Football Confedera...
Mar 28, 2025
Brazil fires coach Dorival Júnior after worst defeat in World Cup qualifying
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's soccer confederation has fired coach Dorival Jnior after 14 months amid poor results and disappointing performances from the national team. Jnior's sacking on Friday came thr...
Mar 28, 2025