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New England era off to winning start as Rice and Grealish come back to haunt Ireland
After the pain of the European Championship, England kicked off a new era by beating Ireland 2-0 in Dublin on Saturday. Some 55 days since the defeat to Spain in the Euros final, England began the UEF...
Sep 07, 2024
Taylor Fritz can end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner at the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) - Taylor Fritz got choked up when it hit him that he had reached the U.S. Open final. His explanation: "I cry at happy endings of movies and not at sad stuff. That's kind of just how I a...
Sep 07, 2024
Bennett, Hennessy Canada's flag-bearers for Paralympic closing ceremonies in Paris
PARIS - Swimmer Nicholas Bennett and para canoeist Brianna Hennessy will be Canada's flag-bearers for the closing ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris. The 20-year-old Bennett from Parksville, ...
Sep 07, 2024
Venezuela revokes Brazil's custody of diplomatic mission housing six Maduro opponents
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's government has revoked permission for Brazil to serve as custodian of Argentina's diplomatic missions in the country, alleging several anti-government opponents h...
Sep 07, 2024
Venezuela revokes Brazil's custody of diplomatic mission housing six Maduro opponents
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's government has revoked permission for Brazil to serve as custodian of Argentina's diplomatic missions in the country, alleging several anti-government opponents h...
Sep 07, 2024
Canada's Nate Riech takes Paralympic silver medal in 1,500 metres
PARIS - Canada's Nate Riech has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The 29-year-old from Victoria was second in the men's T58 1,500 metres. Riech was the defending champion in the eve...
Sep 07, 2024
Ireland fans prove they haven't forgiven Rice and Grealish
DUBLIN (AP) - England players Declan Rice and Jack Grealish were targeted by protesting Ireland fans during the UEFA Nations League match on Saturday. The players previously represented Ireland and we...
Sep 07, 2024
Canadian women's sitting volleyball team ends Paralympic team sport podium drought
PARIS - Canada won its first Paralympic medal in women's sitting volleyball and ended the country's team sport podium drought Saturday. The women's volleyball team swept Brazil 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-1...
Sep 07, 2024
Saskatoon swimmer Shelby Newkirk wins Paralympic bronze for Canada
PARIS - Canada's Shelby Newkirk won bronze in the women's 100-metre S6 backstroke final at the Paralympic Games on Saturday. The Saskatoon swimmer finished with a time of one minute 22.24 seconds. Chi...
Sep 07, 2024
Saleh says it's 'fair' to rule out holdout Reddick for Jets' season opener at San Francisco
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - Linebacker Haason Reddick won't play in the New York Jets' season-opening game Monday night at San Francisco while he remains in a contract dispute with the team. Coach Rober...
Sep 07, 2024