Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.73%, lowest level since early...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell this week to its lowest level since early February, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers facing record-high home […]
View ArticleActing head coach Spence keeps Canadian women’s soccer team focused on the field
MARSEILLE, France – Andy Spence hasn’t skipped a beat since being thrust into the acting head coach position for the Canadian women’s soccer team at the Paris Olympics. In charge […]
View ArticlePutin called him a patriot. But who is Vadim Krasikov, a Russian released in...
Vadim Krasikov, the Russian at the center of Thursday’s mass prisoner swap, has long topped the Kremlin’s list for an exchange. President Vladimir Putin hinted earlier this year that he […]
View ArticleLabour leaders endorse NDP candidate, including the Conservative candidate’s...
OTTAWA – More a dozen labour leaders are endorsing the NDP candidate in an upcoming federal byelection in Winnipeg, including the business manager of the Conservative candidate’s own union. The […]
View ArticleUS wins its first rowing Olympic gold medal in the men’s four class since 1960
VAIRES-SUR-MARNE, France (AP) — When Liam Corrigan yelled out “red!” entering the final stages of the regatta, the rest of the American crew knew it was time to go hard. […]
View ArticleOlympics gymnastics latest: Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee seek another gold medal...
PARIS (AP) — Simone Biles, fresh off leading the U.S. women’s gymnastics team back to the gold medal in team competition, returns to the mat today for the Paris Olympics […]
View ArticleWildfires encroach on homes near Denver as heat hinders fight
DENVER (AP) — A wildfire on the edge of metro Denver crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes, but authorities said Thursday morning they were hopeful to save hundreds of […]
View ArticleHorse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for...
PARIS (AP) — Horse welfare has been a major topic of conversation around the equestrian competition at the Olympics, and the scandal involving champion rider Charlotte Dujardin has attracted the […]
View ArticleTalks to add cross-country running and cyclocross to Winter Olympics, World...
PARIS (AP) — Talks to give cross-country running and cyclocross Olympic status in the Winter Games have begun, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said Thursday at the Paris Summer Games. […]
View ArticleWhite Sox sending Orioles $4 million as part of Eloy Jiménez trade
NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago White Sox are sending Baltimore $4 million as part of Tuesday’s trade of outfielder Eloy Jiménez to the Orioles, among 11 deals in the […]
View ArticleThe Olympics are giving breaking a global stage in Paris. Not everyone is...
PARIS (AP) — In the basement of a sports complex in Paris, dozens of breakers, or break dancers, gathered almost every weeknight in July to freestyle, practicing classic moves like […]
View ArticleRed panda cub dies at Toronto Zoo, highlighting species fragility
TORONTO – The Toronto Zoo says one of its red panda cubs has died, highlighting the fragility of the species in their first few months whether under human care or […]
View ArticleFrench judo icon Teddy Riner wins his 3rd individual Olympic gold in front of...
PARIS (AP) — The stands at Champs de Mars filled up quickly. One fan dressed in a white martial arts uniform waved a French flag back and forth. A woman […]
View ArticleNebraska, Ohio State, Alabama raise NIL funds at football practice through...
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Three of the most tradition-rich college football programs are capitalizing on the passion of their fans to generate funds for their NIL collectives. Nebraska and Ohio […]
View ArticleTrampoline bronze extends Canada’s medal streak to seven days at Paris Games
PARIS – A surprise bronze medal in women’s trampoline Friday extended Canada’s podium streak to seven days at the Paris Olympics. Competing on the eve of her 26th birthday, Sophiane Méthot of Varennes,...
View ArticleJudge suspends Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license over DWI arrest in New York
SAG HARBOR, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge suspended Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license Friday at a virtual court appearance on Long Island. Timberlake pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated....
View ArticleWho is Imane Khelif? Algerian boxer facing gender outcry had modest success...
VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has landed in the middle of a divide about gender in sports after her Italian competitor, Angela Carini, pulled out seconds into their bout at the...
View ArticleAnother Stephen Curry highlight: He missed a trio of 3s that went in anyway
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Stephen Curry missed three shots and made them all. Really, that’s what happened. Allow us to explain: The NBA’s all-time 3-point king was messing around a […]
View ArticleFirefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle
HALIFAX – Firefighters from the Maritimes are heading to Alberta to help battle the wildfires that have ravaged the Jasper area. Twenty-nine firefighters from Nova Scotia and a team of five from Prince...
View ArticleGiannis Antetokounmpo waited years to be in the Olympics. Setbacks aside,...
VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo has waited a long time to be on the Olympic stage. So, when the final horn sounded in Greece’s 77-71 win over Australia on […]
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