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British Columbia to 'entertain' hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver: premier
RICHMOND, B.C. - British Columbia is prepared to "entertain" the possibility of hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver, Premier John Horgan said Tuesday. Horgan told a news conference that...
Jul 13, 2021
Whitecaps fire esports gamer for 'inappropriate and unprofessional' comments
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have fired esports gamer Agit (AgitPower) Katilmis for telling an online opponent to kill himself. The Whitecaps, who announced the signing of Katilmis' on June 14,...
Jul 13, 2021
San Diego Padres take a swing at Biggar-born pitcher
Garrett Hawkins got his start in baseball on the diamonds in Biggar. Now, the 21-year-old could be the next Saskatchewan-born player to reach the big leagues. The right-handed pitcher was selected by ...
Jul 13, 2021 Garrett Hawkins pitching for the University of British Columbia (Facebook)
Emmy surprises: 'Pose,' 'I May Destroy You' and 'Hamilton'
NEW YORK (AP) - The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises. STRIKE A POSE "Pose" left the ballroom with a clutch of Emmy nominations. The groundbreaking FX show abo...
Jul 13, 2021
'When you do good things, good things happen to you': Ducharme signs deal with Habs
MONTREAL - Dominique Ducharme was officially named the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday after leading the club on an electric playoff run all the way to the Stanley Cup final. The Habs ...
Jul 13, 2021
IOC's Bach slips up and refers to Japanese as 'Chinese'
TOKYO (AP) - IOC President Thomas Bach referred to his Japanese hosts as Chinese when he appeared in public on Tuesday for the first time since arriving in Tokyo last week. Giving a pep talk at the he...
Jul 13, 2021
IOC's Bach slips up and refers to Japanese as 'Chinese'
TOKYO (AP) - IOC President Thomas Bach referred to his Japanese hosts as Chinese when he appeared in public on Tuesday for the first time since arriving in Tokyo last week. Giving a pep talk at the he...
Jul 13, 2021
Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne retiring after 15 seasons
Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, the 2018 Vezina Trophy winner, is retiring after 15 seasons. Rinne, 38, announced his decision Tuesday morning. The Predators have a previously scheduled ne...
Jul 13, 2021
Canada sending large team of 371 athletes to Tokyo's Olympic Games
Canada is sending one of its largest teams ever to a Summer Olympics despite the pandemic challenges imposed on its athletes over the last year and a half. The 371 athletes headed to Tokyo is Canada's...
Jul 13, 2021
'The Queen's Gambit,' 'Ted Lasso' vie for Emmy nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Crown" and "Ted Lasso," among the TV shows that helped distract America during an oppressive pandemic year, are in the hunt for Emmy recognition. The nominations for the 73rd P...
Jul 12, 2021
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