70 m. ago Crawford shocks Alvarez for historic undisputed super middleweight world title

Las Vegas (AFP) — Terence Crawford stunned Mexican superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez to claim the undisputed super middleweight world boxing crown on Saturday, becoming the first man to win undisputed titles in three weight divisions. In a fight of razor-thin margins, Crawford poured it on in the closing rounds to earn a unanimous decision victory, […]

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78 m. ago She lived in fear of Jews. Now, she is one of Israel’s biggest advocates

Syrian-born Rawan Osman was bombarded by antisemitic propaganda as a child; her unique 'journey' began with a kind Jewish shopkeeper in France

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79 m. ago New Nepal PM vows to follow protesters’ demands to ‘end corruption’

Kathmandu (AFP) — Nepal’s new leader vowed Sunday to follow protesters’ demands to “end corruption” as she began work as interim prime minister, after “Gen Z” youth demonstrations ousted her predecessor. “We have to work according to the thinking of the Gen Z generation,” said Sushila Karki, in her first public comments since taking office […]

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2 h. ago The Bookless Club: Do you possess the soul of an adventurer?

My friend Bill has been pining to return to this goal of circumnavigation.

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3 h. ago SIMMONS SAYS: Max Domi is about to get the juiciest opportunity of his NHL career

Max Domi will have the opportunity of a hockey lifetime when the Maple Leafs begin training camp on Thursday. This is already Domi’s 11th season in the National Hockey League but he’s never started a camp on the definitive first line of a contending NHL team. He will enter camp as the right winger with […]

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5 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Wife’s financial planning sparks protest from husband

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 19 years to my second husband, “Jack.” Our children are grown. When we met, I was a business owner, and he was retired. He has had numerous medical issues and procedures, and I have always insured him on my health plans and been his advocate. We have always had […]

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8 h. ago The spotlight on Edmonton Oilers young guns will quickly shift to battles on the big club: 9 Things

With Oilers Rookie camp now well underway and one young gun’s game under their belts, Edmonton’s pre-season has hit its stride. But on a team with back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, the kids will quickly be overshadowed by the veterans, as only one of two of the prospects will be on the big club this […]

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11 h. ago Whitecaps 7, Philadelphia 0: Thomas Muller scores hat trick, clinches playoff spot

The 36-year-old Muller converted a pair of first-half penalty kicks, then added an assist and a goal from open play in the second half.

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13 h. ago Les Canadiennes battent l’Australie en quarts de finale de la coupe du monde de rugby

Les Canadiennes ont maintenu la possession du ballon pendant la grande partie du match.

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13 h. ago Le CF Montréal est blanchi à domicile contre le St. Louis City SC

Le Bleu-blanc-noir n’avait pas subi la défaite à ses cinq dernières sorties en MLS.

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13 h. ago 'Can't hide from where we are': Another loss for Calgary Wild FC hurts NSL playoff chances

Ugly home-turf loss to Montreal Roses drops club further back in race for post-season

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14 h. ago Le Canada accède au premier tour des qualifications de la Coupe Davis

Environ 400 manifestants opposés aux actions d’Israël à Gaza ont organisé des manifestations pacifiques.

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15 h. ago Former NHLPA head Bob Goodenow, who led players through two long lockouts, dead at 72

Former NHL Players’ Association executive director Bob Goodenow, who held the post for 13 years and led players through two long work stoppages, has died. The NHLPA said in a release that Goodenow died suddenly at age 72. A cause of death was not given. Goodenow became the NHLPA’s second executive director in 1992, succeeding […]

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16 h. ago Blue Jays’ starting playoff rotation worth monitoring as season’s end nears

In the aftermath of Kevin Gausman’s masterpiece against the visiting Houston Astros when the veteran right-hander spun a complete game shutout, Blue Jays manager John Schneider felt the pitcher was peaking at the right time. The same can’t be said for veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, whose trajectory seems to be heading in the wrong direction. […]

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16 h. ago Why Calgary Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia believes he’s on the right path

Flames second-rounder Jacob Battaglia on his future plan: ‘I’m just very set on finishing my years in the OHL and making the jump, whenever I’m ready’

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16 h. ago Le départ des Mondiaux de cyclisme sur route 2026 sera donné à Brossard

Les coureurs reviendront ensuite à Brossard pour emprunter le pont Champlain, qui les mènera à Montréal.

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18 h. ago Des manifestants se réunissent dans quatre villes pour dénoncer la crise du logement

Les mouvements se sont déroulés à Montréal, à Amos, à Sainte-Adèle et à Joliette.

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18 h. ago U.S. judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation

WASHINGTON — A federal judge is temporarily keeping in place measures preventing the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children in government custody. Judge Timothy J. Kelly’s decision Saturday keeps the government from removing Guatemalan children who came to the U.S. alone and are currently living in government shelters and foster care. Kelly’s order said […]

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18 h. ago Maple Leaf kids show spunk in losing rookie event opener to Senators

The final score Saturday won’t be remembered by the Maple Leafs talent evaluators as much as the spirit of their rookie squad. Opening the Prospects Showdown at the Bell Centre in Montreal against the Ottawa Senators’ freshmen, they were down three at one stage before a strong rally nearly tied an eventual 4-3 loss. Luke […]

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18 h. ago F1 driver Max Verstappen makes Nurburgring debut in endurance racing

NURBURG, Germany — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen made his debut at the Nurburgring Endurance Series on Saturday by finishing seventh in a field of 19 starters. Verstappen used a gap in the F1 calendar after winning the Italian Grand Prix last weekend to dabble in endurance sportscar racing by completing the four-hour race in […]

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