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Andreescu has 'no doubt' she can be among the best in tennis ahead of NBO in Montreal
Bianca Andreescu approaches each match like a Grand Slam champion, because she is one. Nearly four years after winning a U.S. Open title, her confidence is undiminished. "I definitely believe that my ...
Aug 01, 2023
The Mets are trading 3-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to the Astros, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, according to a pers...
Aug 01, 2023
Canada's Denis Shapovalov withdraws from National Bank Open with knee injury
TORONTO - Canada's Denis Shapovalov is withdrawing from the National Bank Open in Toronto due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada announced Tuesday. The 24-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., has not playe...
Aug 01, 2023
As Singh tours Atlantic Canada, New Democrats look to flip Liberal seats
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is touring Atlantic Canada in an effort to highlight affordability issues - and flip two Liberal seats in the next federal election. Singh says voters who are increas...
Aug 01, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays acquire shortstop Paul DeJong from St. Louis Cardinals
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired shortstop Paul DeJong and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The Blue Jays are sending 24-year-old pitching prospect Matt Svanson to ...
Aug 01, 2023
All news in Canada will be removed from Facebook, Instagram within weeks: Meta
OTTAWA - Meta says it is officially moving to end news access for Canadians on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. The company says it is removing news for all Canadian users over the course of the ...
Aug 01, 2023
External review found military's COVID-19 vaccine policy violated Charter of Rights
OTTAWA - A tribunal that's part of the military grievance process has found that a COVID-19 vaccine policy violated Armed Forces members' Charter rights. The Military Grievances External Review Commit...
Aug 01, 2023
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, first Black woman to serve as state Assembly speaker, dies at 71
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who made history as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the state Assembly, died Tuesday. She was 71. Oliver served as Democratic Gov. ...
Aug 01, 2023
Majority of Proline players supported Canada advancing at World Cup
TORONTO - A majority of Proline players saw Canada advancing to the second round of the women's World Cup soccer tournament. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., 52 per cent of bets had ...
Aug 01, 2023
CF Montreal signs goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to three-year extension
MONTREAL - CF Montreal has signed goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois to a three-year extension through the 2026 season, the club announced Tuesday. The extension includes an option year in 2027. Terms of the ...
Aug 01, 2023
