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Twins pursue reversal of fortunes in series opener vs. Jays

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:05:12 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays are riding completely different streaks entering the opener of a four-game series on Thursday in Minneapolis.

The Twins took two of three games from the Blue Jays on April 10-12, part of a four-game winning streak.

Since the streak ended, they have since lost 11 of 13 games, including a 5-3 defeat to the visiting Seattle

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Toronto

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:17:55 GMT

DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows.

Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo's Divisional Senior Vice President, said, "Our freighter service to Toronto is an importan

Feature: U.S. journalist, author's observations on China's dynamic tech story

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:45:23 GMT

"It was a big shift in not a very long period of time, from whether China could even participate, to a place where its giants were setting the pace," U.S. journalist and author Rebecca A. Fannin told Xinhua in a recent interview.

by Xinhua writer Yang Shilong

NEW YORK, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Rebecca A. Fannin's career began far from the high-voltage world of global technology. The small-town

NBA roundup: Rockets, Pistons stay alive with Game 5 wins

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back into their first-round playoff series with a 99-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Alperen Sengun scored 14 points with nine rebounds and eight assists while Amen Thompson added 15

MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen. It was the second strai

Cavs come from behind to take 3-2 series lead vs. Raptors

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:13 GMT

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Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden finished with 23 points, rallying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 125-120 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Wednesday night.

Fourth-seeded Cleveland, which trailed by 12 points on multiple occasions, has won all three of it

Canada selected to host new multinational defence bank

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:44:20 GMT

TORONTO, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Canada has been selected to host a new multinational defence bank as negotiations among the founding countries ended in Montreal on Wednesday, the Globe and Mail reported.

Reuters reported that the decision was made after the final of three rounds of negotiations hosted by Canada and involving the 19 founding countries of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.

Ottawa h

TUC 2026: Indian men finish second in Group A after losing to defending champions China

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:23:33 GMT

Copenhagen [Denmark], April 29 (ANI): The Indian men's team finished second in Group A after their spirited effort was not enough to beat defending champions China in their last round robin clash of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Wednesday, according to a release.

Having beaten Canada and Australia in their earlier group clashes, both India and China were assured of a quarterfinal berth, a

Blue Jays rout Red Sox to win three-game set

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Ernie Clement hit a two-run homer Wednesday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Boston Red Sox 8-1 in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three singles and a walk for the Blue Jays, who completed a 4-2 homestand. Brandon Valenzuela contributed two hits with a homer and a walk.

Willson Contreras had two

Jays activate OF George Springer, DFA Eloy Jimenez

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:05:16 GMT

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The Blue Jays activated outfielder/designated hitter George Springer from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Toronto designated first baseman/outfielder Eloy Jimenez for assignment to make room on the 26-man roster.

Springer, 36, was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

Springer has

James Harden's turnover issues plaguing Cavaliers vs. Raptors

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:55:09 GMT

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James Harden's playoff history has a common theme throughout his 17-year career. Only Utah Jazz legends Karl Malone and John Stockton have appeared in more postseason games without winning an NBA championship.

Harden's shortcomings in the postseason are front and center as his Cleveland Cavaliers return home for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series

Blue Jays' George Springer trending toward return vs. Red Sox

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:25:09 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays could have George Springer back in the lineup Wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of their three-game series with the visiting Boston Red Sox.

The Blue Jays ended Boston's three-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory on Tuesday.

Springer has been on the injured list with a broken left big toe. The injury was sustained when he foule

Guardians' Travis Bazzana eager to make mark in finale vs. Rays

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:40:26 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians didn't call up top prospect Travis Bazzana on Tuesday to keep him on the bench, throwing him into the lineup at second base just hours after his promotion from Triple-A Columbus.

Bazzana, 23, will be back in the lineup on Wednesday afternoon as Cleveland concludes its three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

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MLB roundup: Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark in the major leagues, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years.

Trey Yesavage shines in season debut as Jays blank Red Sox

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:55:16 GMT

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Trey Yesavage pitched 5 1/3 sharp innings in his season debut Tuesday night and the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the visiting Boston Red Sox 3-0.

Yesavage (1-0) allowed four hits and no walks while striking three. He started the season on the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had two hits and an RBI while Kazuma Okamoto ha

FIFA increasing financial distribution to all 48 World Cup teams by 15%

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:55:08 GMT

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Amid widespread complaints about the cost of tickets and transportation related to World Cup games, FIFA announced Tuesday that it will hike the money received by all 48 teams participating this summer by 15%.

The national teams competing in the event in the United States, Mexico and Canada will see their preparation money rise from $1.5 million

Phillies fire Rob Thomson, tab Don Mattingly as interim manager

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:46 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.

USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and declined, opting to spend time with his family.

The floundering Phillies (9-19) have lost 11 of their last 12 games are tie

Long-ball White Sox chase series win vs. Angels in clash of aces

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:40:23 GMT

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Back-to-back home runs from Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas sparked the Chicago White Sox to a seven-run outburst in the seventh inning on Monday night.

While the long ball proved the key to an 8-7 home victory against the slumping Los Angeles Angels, the White Sox also are confident in their ability to play small ball -- including bunting -- as they seek t

World Series star Trey Yesavage rejoins Blue Jays to face Red Sox

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:40:28 GMT

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage will try to duplicate his magic from late in 2025 when he makes his season debut Tuesday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

The Blue Jays dropped the opener of the three-game series against Boston 5-0 on Monday when they were held to two hits.

Yesavage began the season on the injured list with impinge

CANADA-ONTARIO-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:15:31 GMT

(260428) -- ONTARIO, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People spend leisure time under blooming cherry trees in a park in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on April 27, 2026. Cherry blossoms across Ontario have reached full bloom recently as temperatures rise, attracting numerous visitors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

MLB roundup: Cards score 4 runs in ninth to stun Pirates

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:55:07 GMT

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Jose Fermin's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning capped a four-run rally as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a near-shutout and beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday.

St. Louis, which had lost four straight and five of six, was hitless through 6 2/3 innings and scoreless through 8 1/3 before breaking through against Dennis Santana, who came int

Ranger Suarez, Red Sox blank Blue Jays, win third straight

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:55:27 GMT

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Left-hander Ranger Suarez pitched eight innings of one-hit ball Monday night as the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.

Suarez (2-2) struck out 10 and walked one in the opener of a three-game series. Greg Weissert pitched around a double in the ninth to complete the shutout.

The Red Sox have won three in a row for the first time this se

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer placed on IL with forearm, ankle issues

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendinitis on Monday.

The 41-year-old has been one strikeout shy of a milestone 3,500 for the past nine days but couldn't hit that mark in losses to the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 18 and the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

Tailgating to be allowed at Boston World Cup games as FIFA changes stance

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:25:15 GMT

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In an about-face, FIFA will allow tailgating for World Cup games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., the Boston World Cup host committee announced on Monday.

FIFA originally stated that tailgating would not be allowed at any of the 104 matches, which will be played June 11-July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mex

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer placed on IR with forearm, ankle issues

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:55:13 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendinitis on Monday.

Canadian PM Mark Carney announces creation of Canada's first sovereign wealth fund

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:09:29 GMT

Toronto [CanadaI], April 27 (ANI): The Canadian government has launched the country's first sovereign wealth fund called the Canada Strong Fund. It is designed to support a series of nation-building projects, with targeted developments in energy, trade, transport, data, and critical minerals to increase national resilience.

According to an address by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the fund is aimed to cata

'Bandar': Bobby Deol, Anurag Kashyap's hard hitting film locks June 5 release date

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:34:52 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): The makers of 'Bandar,' which stars actor Bobby Deol in the lead, have announced the film's release date.

As per a release, the film, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is set to hit theatres worldwide on June 5 later this year.

The upcoming film brings together Bobby Deol and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap for a new project backed by Zee Studios. The movie is produced

US and Canada source gold from drug cartel mines NYT

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:41:43 GMT

Mints in both countries receive the metal from a North American contractor who mixes dirty gold with domestic supplies, the investigation claims

The US and Canadian government mints have for years sourced coin gold from mines controlled by Colombia's Clan del Golfo drug cartel, despite vowing that all the precious metal is extracted on domestic soil, according to an investigation by the New York

US and Canada source gold from drug cartel mines - NYT

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:41:43 GMT

Mints in both countries receive the metal from a North American contractor who mixes dirty gold with domestic supplies, the investigation claims

The US and Canadian government mints have for years sourced coin gold from mines controlled by Colombia's Clan del Golfo drug cartel, despite vowing that all the precious met

TUC 2026: Indian men blank Australia to seal quarterfinal berth

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:28:17 GMT

Horsens [Denmark], April 27 (ANI): Former champions India blanked Australia 5-0 in the men's Group A clash to assure themselves of a quarterfinal berth in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Monday.

India had defeated Canada 4-1 in their opening group tie and will next face top seeds China to decide the group winners. China had defeated Australia 5-0 and got the better of Canada 4-1 on Monday,

Sun Pharma to acquire Organon for $11.75 Billion in all-cash deal, eyes top-25 global pharma spot

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:07:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd announced Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Organon & Co. for $14.00 per share in an all-cash transaction, valuing the US-based healthcare company at an enterprise valuation of $11.75 billion.

Shares of Sun Pharma jumped over 7 per cent to Rs 1,737.20 after the company disclosed information about the acquisition and

Facing Jays, Red Sox hope managerial change sparks turnaround

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:05:15 GMT

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Boston Red Sox players have been more than open about their feelings behind the organization's decision to fire manager Alex Cora and five members of the coaching staff Saturday.

An unpopular choice made by the front office could spark an early-season turnaround, though, as Boston has won back-to-back games entering the opener of a three-game series Monday against the

Rays' Steven Matz looks for continued success against Guardians

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:25:19 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians spent the weekend on a working vacation in Toronto, playing a series against the Blue Jays and attending Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Now, they're back at home to begin a three-game set Monday against the surging Tampa Bay Rays.

Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA)

NBA roundup: Spurs storm past Blazers in Victor Wembanyama's return

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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De'Aaron Fox scored 28 points and Victor Wembanyama had 27 in his return from concussion protocol, helping the visiting San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday.

Fox sank 11 of 17 shots from the floor and drained four 3-pointers to aid the Spurs in overcoming a 19-point

Guardians place RHP Shawn Armstrong (groin) on 15-day injured list

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a right groin strain.

The move was retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Guardians recalled right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Columbus.

Armstrong, 35, last pitched on Tuesday, retiring all three batters he faced in an 8-5 home win o

MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re

Thieves take down Heretics to win CDL Stage 3 Minor

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:25:13 GMT

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The Los Angeles Thieves won a best-of-five semifinal match and then rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win the grand final of the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Minor on Sunday.

Los Angeles beat OpTic Texas 3-2 in the semis and met the Miami Heretics in the grand final later in the day. The Thieves lost two straight maps before ripping

FIFA likely to increase funding, fees for teams

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:05:18 GMT

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In response to requests by European teams to increase prize money and to assist with costs associated with their participation this summer in the World Cup, the world governing body and World Cup organizer is set to fulfill those wishes -- for all 48 participating countries.

FIFA has had discussions with national associations to boost funding, and the proposals are ex

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-NBA-PLAYOFF SERIES-CAVALIERS VS RAPTORS

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:48:55 GMT

(260427) -- TORONTO, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Brandon Ingram (R) of Toronto Raptors fights for a rebound with Jarrett Allen of Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2025-2026 NBA first-round playoff series basketball game between Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers in Toronto, Canada, on April 26, 2026. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Jesus Sanchez hits tiebreaking HR as Blue Jays beat Guardians

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:40:49 GMT

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Jesus Sanchez homered and drove in three runs on Sunday afternoon to help the Toronto Blue Jays earn a 4-2 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians.

Vladimir Guerrero had three hits and an RBI for the Blue Jays, who took two of three from Cleveland. Toronto starter Patrick Corbin went 4 ? innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out four and walking two.

Red Sox beat O's in first game since Alex Cora's firing

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:40:44 GMT

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Chad Tracy was in the Boston dugout as interim manager after the firing of Alex Cora following the game a day earlier. T

Raptors win low-scoring Game 4 over Cavaliers to level series

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:19:17 GMT

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Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes each scored 23 points Sunday afternoon and the Toronto Raptors held off the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 93-89, to even the best-of-seven first-round playoff series at 2-2.

Game 5 of the series is Wednesday at Cleveland.

RJ Barrett added 18 points for the Raptors, and Collin Murray-Boyles scored 15 with 10 rebounds. Jakob Poe

Angels place Logan O'Hoppe on IL, DFA Jordan Romano

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:55:08 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels placed catcher Logan O'Hoppe on the 10-day injured with a left wrist fracture prior to Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.

The Angels also designated right-handers Jordan Romano and Shaun Anderson for assignment. Right-hander Jose Fermin was recalled from Triple-A Salt-Lake and catcher Sebastian Rivero and left-hander Joey Lucchesi

Royals call on stellar veteran RHP Seth Lugo vs. Angels

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:40:25 GMT

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The Kansas City Royals will go for their first series sweep of the season when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night.

The Royals rapped out 14 hits and benefited from 10 walks in a 12-1 rout of the Angels on Saturday.

Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo (1-1, 1.15 ERA) will oppose left-hander Reid Detmers (1-2, 4.08) in the series finale -- a rare nat

Padres, D-backs visit 'Petco South' in Mexico City one more time

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:05:12 GMT

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Arizona outfielder Alek Thomas took the field with the Mexican flag as a cape in honor of his mother's heritage and followed that entrance with a two-run homer against San Diego in the first game of the Mexico City Series on Saturday.

It was not enough to keep the Padres from remaining undefeated in the Mexico City Series history.

The Padres beat the Diamondb

Nationals SS Nasim Nunez playing 'nasty' against White Sox

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:40:24 GMT

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Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nunez delivered two hits, four RBIs and a stolen base during Saturday's 6-3, 10-inning victory against the host Chicago White Sox.

Nunez acknowledged he was aiming to emulate one of his favorite players, current New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor -- a path that might serve Nunez well again Sunday afternoon when Washington

CHINA-TIANJIN-NIGHTTIME TOURISM (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:45:16 GMT

(260426) -- TIANJIN, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign tourists order food at a restaurant in the Italian Style Area of Tianjin, north China, April 24, 2026. In recent years, Tianjin has become a popular tourist destination, as the city keeps enriching its nighttime experience by expanding tourism scenarios and diversifying business formats. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Guardians need to cut down on defensive lapses vs. Blue Jays

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:40:29 GMT

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The visiting Cleveland Guardians could use improved fielding Sunday afternoon to help their chances in the rubber match of the three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays took the middle game of the three-game series on Saturday 5-3 with some help from some shaky Guardians defense.

Guardians second baseman Juan Brito let Daulton Varsho's gro

MLB roundup: Red Sox rout Orioles, fire manager Alex Cora

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:18 GMT

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Garrett Crochet pitched six shutout innings and Andruw Monasterio drilled a late-game grand slam as the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak in dominant fashion with a 17-1 win over the host Baltimore Orioles Saturday afternoon.

Later on Saturday, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five others on staff. Chad Tracy, the club's manager at Triple-A

Blue Jays hold on to get one back from Guardians

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:34 GMT

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Kevin Gausman pitched an effective 6 2/3 innings, Kazuma Okamoto homered and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Saturday afternoon.Gausman (2-1) allowed two runs, six hits and no walks with three strikeouts.Louis Varland allowed one run on two singles and a double in the ninth to pick up his second save.Andres Gimenez keyed a three-ru

Alexander Zverev holds strong to remain perfect in Madrid openers

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:25 GMT

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Second-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany maintained his composure to nab a three-set win to keep up his perfect record in opening round matches at the Mutua Madrid Open by taking down Argentina's Mariano Navone 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 on Saturday.

The two-time Madrid Open winner improved to 9-0 in his first match at the tournament after receiving a first round bye. Zverev conve

Atlanta United snaps losing streak with win over Toronto FC

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:40:28 GMT

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Alexey Miranchuk deposited a terrific free-kick goal, Tristan Muyumba powered in the eventual game-winner and visiting Atlanta United snapped a four-match losing streak with a 2-1 win over Toronto FC on Saturday afternoon.In a game light on shots on target, goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos recorded one save for Atlanta (2-7-1, 7 points), which ended an 0-4-1 rut and won for t

Blue Jays: Nathan Lukes (hamstring) to IL; Trey Yesavage (shoulder) close to return

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:25:10 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays added yet another player to the injured list Saturday when outfielder Nathan Lukes was placed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain.

In Friday night's 8-6 loss to the visiting Cleveland Guardians, Lukes led off the Toronto first against Gavin Williams with a double to right but hobbled into second with left hamstring discomfort. He was replac

Raptors 'expect the unexpected' from Cavaliers in Game 4

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:19:12 GMT

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The Toronto Raptors understand they must be ready for anything Sunday afternoon when they attempt to even their Eastern Conference first-round series with the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after the Raptors' 126-104 home victory in Game 3 on Thursday.

'Every game in this series so far, it was diff

Iran crisis, World Cup tensions overshadow FIFA Congress in Vancouver

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:50:42 GMT

Football's power brokers meet in Vancouver on Thursday asFIFAconvenes its 76th Congress, a high stakes gathering less than two months before the biggestWorld Cupever opens across Canada, Mexico and the United States

TheIran war, World Cup logistical headaches and the unresolved question of Russia's international ban are set to feature in discussions among roughly 1,600 delegates from more than 200 member associat

Government of Canada to support Saskatchewan business ecosystems

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:57 GMT

April 29, 2026 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support technology scale-up services for

Ohio family reflects on foster care success story

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:26:13 GMT

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month and foster families across Ohio are sharing stories of how they were brought together.

Brothers Caleb and Dylan w

Fair trade groups seek big changes in USMCA renegotiation

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:18:27 GMT

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal is up for renegotiation in July and fair trade groups are pressing for major changes.

President Donald Trump replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement six years ago during his first term.

Katie Hettinga, Rethink Trade program policy analyst for the American Economic Liberties Project, said the agreement organize events in Salem and Ontario and is calling on state leaders to offer access to food assistance for all residen

Australia didn't vote for this war, but it's fighting it anyway

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Australia is entangled in a war it never voted for, with silence masking how deeply its alliances and infrastructure make it complicit, writesHassan El Biali.

WHILE THE UNITED STATES bombs Iran, Australia says nothing because saying nothing is the plan. A look at howAUKUSandPine Gaphave turned Australian soil into a de facto participant in a war no Australian ever voted for.

I was watching footage from the

War Minus the Shooting: Sports and World Politics

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:11:29 GMT

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Thinking Global Podcast T.V. Paul (Part Two)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:48:12 GMT

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To improve literacy, Ontario should invest in students and educators

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:57:55 GMT

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China expects cross-border travel surge during May Day holiday

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:16:05 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China is set to see a surge in cross-border travel during the upcoming May Day holiday, with daily inbound and outbound passenger flows expected to average 2.25 million and peak at more than 2.4 million in a single day, the National Immigration Administration said on Tuesday.

The five-day holiday, starting May 1, is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, driven by strong dem

China overcomes late-night challenge at Thomas & Uber Cup Finals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:47:16 GMT

HORSENS, Denmark, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China's men's and women's teams both recorded hard-fought wins at the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals Monday, overcoming a demanding schedule and late setbacks.

In the second round of Group A at the Thomas Cup, China defeated Canada 4-1 despite the late withdrawal of top seed Shi Yuqi due to illness.

Shi, who was listed as China's top singles player, suffered gastroi

Canada to set up 1st sovereign wealth fund to facilitate economic transformation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:15:12 GMT

OTTAWA, April 27 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced that the country's first national sovereign wealth fund will be established to facilitate the strengthening and transformation of the national economy.

The fund, named the Canada Strong Fund, will gain an initial federal contribution of 25 billion Canadian dollars (about 18 billion U.S. dollars) to "strategically invest, alongsi

As Arctic waters open up, Canada must prepare for oil spills

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:15:36 GMT

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Canada's Arctic is opening faster than protection efforts are keeping pace. As sea ice declines, shipping is expanding across Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.

That may bring economic opportunities, but it also raises the risk of fuel spills and other pollution in some of the most fragile coastal environments on Earth. The

Arandora Star sinking: a lesser known Nazi war crime that spawned generations of conspiracy theories

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:48:10 GMT

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Just days before the Battle of Britain began in July 1940, more than 800 civilians were killed off the coast of Ireland when a German U-Boat sank a converted five-star cruise ship.

The people on board were German, Austrian and Italian internees - deemed enemy aliens by the UK government - who were being deported to Canad

OpTic Texas, Los Angeles Thieves in semifinals at CDL Stage 3 Minor

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:19:07 GMT

OpTic Texas, the Los Angeles Thieves, FaZe Vegas and the Miami Heretics won their quarterfinal matches on Saturday at the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Minor.

The semifinals on Sunday will pit Texas against Los Angeles, then Vegas against Miami with the winners in the grand final later in the day.

All 12 CDL teams are competing in the tournament, which will reward $20,000 and 30 CDL points to the champion. Th

China sweeps Denmark to reach Uber Cup quarterfinals

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:33:30 GMT

HORSENS, Denmark, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion China secured its second straight win in the Uber Cup group stage on Saturday, sweeping host Denmark 5-0 to book an early berth in the quarterfinals.

The top-seeded Chinese women's team produced a commanding performance in its second Group A tie, with all five matches won in straight games.

Wang Zhiyi, Han Yue and Xu Wenjing delivered victories in

Canada welcomes progress towards the establishment of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank and hosting its headquarters

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:34:48 GMT

April 29, 2026 - Montreal, Quebec - Department of Finance Canada

In an increasingly uncertain and divided world, Canada is stepping up to lead with allies and partners the establishment of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB).

Multilateral negotiations in Montreal on the DSRB's Charter have concluded, an important first step to set up the new institution. The DSRB will

The Honourable Tim Hodgson Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canadian Nuclear Association Conference

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:46:45 GMT

April 29, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario

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Government of Canada announces up to $145 million to support public safety and security for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:47:31 GMT

April 29, 2026 - Toronto, Ontario

As Canada prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the federal government is taking action to help ensure that host cities have the public safety and security resources needed to deliver a safe, secure, and successful tournament.

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, joined by the Honourable Michael

Sturgeon lake first nation opening birthing and childrearing lodge

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:05:43 GMT

April 29, 2026 - Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan - Indigenous Services Canada

Today, the Sturgeon Lake First Nation, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), celebrated the grand opening of the Shirley Bighead Nihtwiki and Ohpikihwasowin Birthing and Childrearing Lodge. The purpose of the lodge is to provide mothers from Sturgeon Lake First Nation w

Secretary of State van Koeverden highlights sport investments from Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to build stronger and safer communities

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

VANCOUVER, April 29, 2026

In Budget 2025, we outlined our plan to build Canada Strong. Since then, we have moved fast to build the major infrastructure, homes, and industries that grow Canada's economy and create lasting prosperity; empowering Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protecting our communities, our borders, and our way of lif

Government of Canada Commits to New Strategy for Nuclear Energy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:32:39 GMT

April 29, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario Natural Re

France unveils roadmap to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:08:20 GMT

The "roadmap" was published as dozens of nations gather in Santa Marta,Colombiafor the first-ever international talks on how to transition away from planet-heating fossil fuels.

France's roadmap does not present new pledges but brings existing climate and energy policies and targets under one umbrella with an explicit goal.

Analysts said no other country had published such a clear and comprehensive plan and

Canada becomes the first G7 country to approve a generic version of semaglutide

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:58 GMT

April 28, 2026 | Ottawa, Ontario | Health Canada

Today, Health Canada authorized a generic semaglutide injection. This is the first generic semaglutide authorized by Health Canada, and the first to be approved in the G7. Health Canada is currently reviewing April 27, 2026

United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Denise Brown of Canada United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:06:02 GMT

Beretta introduces new training gear collection at NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:35:38 GMT
Beretta introduces new training gear collection at NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:35:05 GMT
Anonymous tip system started in wake of Sandy Hook shooting has fielded nearly 400,000 reports

Videos show suspect crash in pursuit, shoot at Milwaukee officers

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:34:44 GMT
Videos show suspect crash in pursuit, shoot at Milwaukee officers

Boston Police overtime costs top $100M for second year in a row

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:34:38 GMT
Boston Police overtime costs top $100M for second year in a row

Vermont sheriff facing 12 charges related to alleged sexual misconduct

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:34:08 GMT
Vermont sheriff facing 12 charges related to alleged sexual misconduct

Gamber-Johnson launches new docking stations for the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:33:56 GMT
Gamber-Johnson launches new docking stations for the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK 56