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NBA greats Steve Kerr, Steve Nash among US-based owners hoping for Spain's Mallorca to win Copa del Rey
Ask Andy Kohlberg, one of the American owners of Spanish club Mallorca along with NBA greats Steve Kerr and Steve Nash, if he recommends soccer club-ownership in Europe, and he'll give you a straight ...
Apr 04, 2024

No criminal probes into foreign meddling during last two general elections: RCMP boss
OTTAWA - The head of the RCMP says the police force did not open any foreign interference-related criminal investigations during the last two general elections. RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme also says...
Apr 04, 2024

Federal government to launch $1.5B fund to protect affordable rentals
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a new $1.5-billion housing fund will help non-profit organizations acquire more rental units across Canada and make sure they remain affordable. The new Can...
Apr 04, 2024

Project 8 says three more clubs have asked to join proposed women's pro league
TORONTO - Three more clubs have submitted applications to Canada Soccer to join Project 8, the domestic women's pro soccer league currently under construction. Project 8 did not identify the new clubs...
Apr 04, 2024

Oklahoma executes man convicted of double slaying in 2002
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - A man convicted of shooting and killing two people in Oklahoma City more than two decades ago was executed Thursday morning. Michael Dewayne Smith received a lethal injection a...
Apr 04, 2024

Montreal's Jonathan Di Bella defends kickboxing title in Bangkok against Thai veteran
Jonathan Di Bella is no stranger to the big stage, having fought five times at Madison Square Garden. The 27-year-old from Montreal returns to another storied combat sports venue on Friday when he def...
Apr 04, 2024

WCK urges Canada, others to back call for independent probe of deadly airstrike
OTTAWA - World Central Kitchen is asking Canada to back its demand for an independent investigation into the Israeli airstrikes that killed seven aid workers. Canadian army veteran Jacob Flickinger wa...
Apr 04, 2024

PWHL unveils Tiffany-designed Walter Cup championship trophy
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League unveiled its championship trophy, The Walter Cup, on Thursday, designed by the luxury brand Tiffany & Co. The sterling silver trophy features an an...
Apr 04, 2024

LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars
WASHINGTON (AP) - LeBron James figures there's at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women's basketball tournament. Recognizable stars. "I don't think there's much di...
Apr 04, 2024

Canadian men move up one spot to No. 49 in the latest FFA world rankings
Canada has moved up one place to No. 49 in the latest FIFA men's rankings, jumping over Greece. FIFA says there were 174 matches played in the recent international window. Canada played just one of th...
Apr 04, 2024