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Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia and Mary Lou and courted controversy, dies at 82
Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died. He was 82. USA Gymnastics said Karolyi d...
Nov 16, 2024
Danielle Smith echoes Doug Ford's concerns about Mexico trade, suggests carve-out
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is echoing concerns about Mexico that were expressed earlier this week by Ontario's premier, saying she hopes Canada can get a "carve-out" from import tariffs...
Nov 16, 2024
Nelly Korda recovers from a 6-shot deficit, cuts Charley Hull's lead to one in LPGA
BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) - Nelly Korda holed two long birdie putts to start her recovery from a six-shot deficit to Charley Hull, cutting the lead down to one shot Saturday going into the final round of Th...
Nov 16, 2024
Canadian ice dancers Gilles, Poirier in the lead at Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix
HELSINKI - Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier brought their beach party to the Finlandia Trophy Grand Prix and won Saturday's rhythm dance. This year's world championship silver medall...
Nov 16, 2024
Blue Bombers' Bryant, Argonauts' Franklin separated by years of Grey Cup experience
VANCOUVER - About five inches, 147 pounds and close to a decade of experience separate Winnipeg Blue Bomber veteran offensive tackle Stanley Bryant and Toronto rookie defensive back Benjie Franklin. B...
Nov 16, 2024
Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan sidelined by knee injury playing for Chelsea
In a week that saw Canada Soccer confirm the departure of head coach Bev Priestman, there was more bad news for the Canadian women's team Saturday. Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor revealed that veteran ...
Nov 16, 2024
In their final meeting, Xi tells Biden that China is ready to work with a new U.S. administration
LIMA, Peru (AP) - In their final meeting, China's leader Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden that "China is ready to work with a new administration," as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to t...
Nov 16, 2024
Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as energy secretary in a second Trump administration. Wright, CEO of Denv...
Nov 16, 2024
Argonauts defensive lineman Robbie Smith not looking at 2022 Grey Cup for inspiration
VANCOUVER - The last time Toronto faced the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup, Robbie Smith delivered one of the biggest plays in Argonauts championship history. Two years later as Toronto prepare...
Nov 16, 2024
Wilfrid Laurier reaches Vanier Cup with 48-24 win over Bishop's
LENNOXVILLE, Que. - The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks have advanced to the Vanier Cup with a 48-24 win over the host Bishop's Gaiters on Saturday. The Golden Hawks reached the U Sports championship gam...
Nov 16, 2024