Category Archives: The Canadian Press
German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case
SEHNDE, Germany (AP) - A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence ...
Sep 17, 2025
Iran executes man for alleged spying for Israel; activists say he was tortured into false confession
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran said Wednesday it executed a man it alleges spied for Israel, something disputed by activists who say he was tortured into a false confession after writing a le...
Sep 16, 2025
Blue Jays beat fading Rays 6-5 for 6th straight win, close in on AL East title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nathan Lukes was involved in home run video reviews at the plate and in right field as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight wi...
Sep 16, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Forge FC 4-0 to book spot in Canadian Championship final
VANCOUVER - Even after earning yet another spot in the Canadian Championship final, the Vancouver Whitecaps are not taking anything for granted. The 'Caps - who've hoisted the Voyageurs Cup three year...
Sep 16, 2025
Blue Jays beat fading Rays 6-5, close in on AL East title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Nathan Lukes was involved in home-run video reviews at the plate and right field as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. ...
Sep 16, 2025
Canadian Cody Chovancek earns UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series
LAS VEGAS - Canadian bantamweight Cody (The Best Fisherman in MMA) Chovancek won his way into the UFC Tuesday after knocking out England's Raphael Uchegbu on Dana White's Contender Series. The 27-year...
Sep 16, 2025
Vancouver Canucks extend AHL head coach Manny Malhotra through 2026-27
ABBOTSFORD - The Vancouver Canucks have extended Manny Malhotra, head coach of their Calder Cup-winning American Hockey League team, the Abbotsford Canucks. Vancouver announced Tuesday that it has pic...
Sep 16, 2025
Democrat wins Minnesota House special election to replace assassinated leader
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Democrat Xp Lee won a special election Tuesday to fill the Minnesota House seat of a top Democratic leader who was assassinated, restoring a 67-67 tie and preserving a power-sharing...
Sep 16, 2025
Manfred says Rays likely to restart ballpark site search after team is sold
NEW YORK (AP) - The Rays likely will start a new search for a ballpark site in the Tampa and St. Petersburg area after the team is sold, according to baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. Owner Stu Stern...
Sep 16, 2025
Reports: Blue Jays' Bo Bichette out for remainder of regular season
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is out for the remainder of the regular season, according to multiple reports. It is possible he'll return in time for the post-season, however, according to re...
Sep 16, 2025