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Federica Brignone wins, Lindsey Vonn impresses and Malorie Blanc shocks in epic World Cup downhill
ST. ANTON, Austria (AP) - Federica Brignone had zero World Cup downhill wins in her stellar career. Lindsey Vonn had a record 43. Malorie Blanc had never even started a World Cup downhill. In an insta...
Jan 11, 2025

Israel's Netanyahu sends Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar
NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress i...
Jan 11, 2025

Lorenzo Insigne and other Toronto FC players report for pre-season medicals
TORONTO - Toronto FC players reported for pre-season medicals Saturday ahead of training camp stints in Spain and Florida. The group included Italian star Lorenzo Insigne, who signalled his return wit...
Jan 11, 2025

West Kelowna fire chief says L.A. devastation a haunting reminder of B.C. blaze
The fire chief of a British Columbia community devastated by a fast-moving wildfire in 2023 says it's "haunting" to see similar circumstances playing out in Southern California. Jason Brolund, the fir...
Jan 11, 2025

West Kelowna fire chief says L.A. devastation a haunting reminder of B.C. blaze
The fire chief of a British Columbia community devastated by a fast-moving wildfire in 2023 says it's "haunting" to see similar circumstances playing out in Southern California. Jason Brolund, the fir...
Jan 11, 2025

Tough lesson: Thousands of 'unqualified' teachers in Quebec schools
MONTREAL - Monique Henry has been teaching English in Quebec for the better part of two decades without official certification. As a so-called "unqualified" teacher, she has had to learn her professio...
Jan 11, 2025

David Moyes returns as manager of struggling Everton
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Everton has hired David Moyes for a second stint as manager at the Premier League club. The move was announced Saturday, two days after the club under its new American owners...
Jan 11, 2025

Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
BANGKOK (AP) - A group of Uyghur men who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists and family members who say th...
Jan 10, 2025

Jets hit turbulence as offence starts to sputter
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have hit some turbulence in what has been a strong season - they've lost four of their last five games, including three at home. Friday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Los Ange...
Jan 10, 2025

NHL roundup: Red Wings win sixth straight by beating Blackhawks 5-3
DETROIT (AP) - Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings won their sixth straight game, beating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night. Albert Johans...
Jan 10, 2025

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