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Nicaragua frees 222 opponents, sends them to US
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Some 222 inmates considered by many to be political prisoners of the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega flew to Washington on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
Feb 09, 2023
Athletics Canada declines to field team at Summer World University Games in China
OTTAWA - Citing the financial burden and location of the event, Athletics Canada said Thursday that it won't be sending a team to the 2023 FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. The dec...
Feb 09, 2023
Canada coach Bev Priestman left off FIFA coaching award finalists' list once again
Canada coach Bev Priestman has missed out on making the cut for the three finalists for the Best FIFA Women's Coach award for the second year in a row. On Thursday, FIFA announced the final three as S...
Feb 09, 2023
Senior Bowl director sees potential record-setting NFL draft for Canadian football
Jim Nagy can see a record number of Canadians being taken in this year's NFL draft. Nagy, the executive director of the Reese's Senior Bowl, feels as many as five could hear their name called between ...
Feb 09, 2023
Flames defenceman Andersson hurt after being struck by vehicle while riding scooter
DETROIT - Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson was sent to hospital Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Detroit. The team said Thursday that the incident oc...
Feb 09, 2023
Source: Toronto Argonauts land linebacker Williams from B.C. Lions
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts have acquired Canadian linebacker Jordan Williams from the B.C. Lions. According to a source, the Lions will receive a 2023 first-round draft pick for Williams, who was...
Feb 09, 2023
US says Chinese military behind vast aerial spy program
WASHINGTON (AP) - China's military is likely behind a bold aerial spy program that has targeted more than 40 countries on five continents with high-altitude surveillance balloons similar to one the U....
Feb 09, 2023
Ghana soccer player Atsu still missing in Turkey earthquake
Ghana international soccer player Christian Atsu is still missing after the earthquake in Turkey, his club and agent said on Thursday, despite earlier reports he was rescued from the rubble of a colla...
Feb 09, 2023
Ghana soccer player Atsu still missing in Turkey earthquake
Ghana international soccer player Christian Atsu is still missing after the earthquake in Turkey, his club and agent said on Thursday, despite earlier reports he was rescued from the rubble of a colla...
Feb 09, 2023
Telus reports fourth-quarter profit down from year ago, revenue up
VANCOUVER - Telus Corp. reported its fourth-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its revenue climbed higher. The company says its net income attributable to common shares totalled $248 mill...
Feb 09, 2023