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Raonic, Pospisil, Diallo snag final wild-card nods at National Bank Open in Montreal
MONTREAL - A trio of Canadians will occupy the final wild-card spots at the National Bank Open tennis tournament. Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., and Montreal's Gabrie...
Jul 30, 2024
With Randy Gradishar's induction at age 72, the 'Orange Crush' finally gets into Canton
DENVER (AP) - About the only time Randy Gradishar ever disappointed his teammates was when he first arrived in Denver as the Broncos' first-round draft pick in 1974. Eagerly awaiting the arrival of th...
Jul 30, 2024
Canada downs Australia in semifinals, will face New Zealand for rugby sevens gold
PARIS - Canada will play for gold in women's rugby sevens after upsetting Australia 21-12 in semifinal action at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Charity Williams, Asia Hogan-Rochester and Piper Logan a...
Jul 30, 2024
Buffalo Bills add experience at safety by signing Kareem Jackson to a 1-year contract
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Bills added depth to their retooled safety position by signing Kareem Jackson to a one-year contract on Tuesday. The 36-year-old Jackson has 14 years of NFL experien...
Jul 30, 2024
Acting Secret Service boss says he 'cannot defend' why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured
WASHINGTON (AP) - The acting director of the Secret Service says he "cannot defend" why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was not secured. Ronal...
Jul 30, 2024
Canadiens sign RFA defenceman Arber Xhekaj to two-year deal worth US$2.6-million
BROSSARD, Que. - The Montreal Canadiens have signed restricted free agent defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a two-year, US$2.6-million contract, the club announced Tuesday. The bruising blueliner played 44 g...
Jul 30, 2024
Canada beats Australia 93-83 in Olympic men's basketball
LILLE - RJ Barrett had a game-high 24 points as the Canadian men's basketball team improved to 2-0 with men's basketball action on Tuesday. Barrett added seven rebounds, five assists and two steals in...
Jul 30, 2024
Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing a terrorist group
LONDON (AP) - Radical British preacher Anjem Choudary was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for directing a terrorist group, days after he was convicted in Woolwich Crown Court of being a member of ...
Jul 30, 2024
Taylor Swift says she is 'in shock' after 2 children died in an attack on a UK dance class
LONDON (AP) - Taylor Swift says she is "completely in shock" after two children died in a stabbing attack in a dance and yoga class themed on the singer. The star said on Instagram on Tuesday she is s...
Jul 30, 2024
The Taliban disavows some Afghan diplomatic missions abroad and rejects their consular services
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Taliban on Tuesday disavowed many Afghan diplomatic missions overseas, saying it will not honor passports, visas and other documents issued by diplomats associated with Afghanista...
Jul 30, 2024