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Ukraine's Kostyuk through to quarterfinals of women's National Bank Open in Montreal
MONTREAL - Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine has advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's National Bank Open in Montreal with a three-set victory over McCartney Kessler of the United States. The 23-year-ol...
Aug 02, 2025
Authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) - Federal officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term....
Aug 02, 2025
Quebec's travelling carnivals, a summer staple for generations, continue to captivate
MONTRAL - Bright colourful rides, skill-testing games with a stuffed animal prize, and copious amounts of sticky cotton candy are all hallmarks of the travelling carnival circuit, and are deeply roote...
Aug 02, 2025
Special air-quality warnings, statements across Canada from Prairies wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted special air-quality statements and warnings across the country Saturday. Smoke from forest fires is causing reduced visibility and poor air quality that i...
Aug 02, 2025
Alex Michelsen continues run to quarterfinals of National Bank Open in Toronto
TORONTO - Alex Michelsen of the United States reached the quarterfinals of the men's National Bank Open in Toronto with a straight sets win over countryman Learner Tien. The 26th-seeded Michelsen swep...
Aug 02, 2025
Two injured after late night hit and run
The Prince Albert Police Service has confirmed that two people were seriously injured after a hit and run during the evening hours of August 1, and now they're asking for the public's assistance to lo...
Aug 02, 2025
Alex Laferriere agrees to a three-year, $12.3 million deal to stay with the L.A. Kings
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Forward Alex Laferriere has agreed to a three-year, US$12.3 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings announced the deal Saturday for Laferriere, who was a r...
Aug 02, 2025
Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, US$165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer to build a long-term fut...
Aug 02, 2025
Sarah Nurse ready to make waves with new PWHL team in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - When Sarah Nurse first stepped onto the Aquabus dock at Vancouver's Granville Island, she was a little apprehensive. The Hamilton hockey player was unaccustomed to being just a few feet aw...
Aug 02, 2025
Ferrari's Leclerc stuns the McLarens to take pole for F1's Hungarian Grand Prix
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Charles Leclerc snatched a surprise first pole position of the year for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, beating both McLarens. Leclerc punched the air in deli...
Aug 02, 2025
