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Behind now-starter Griffin Jax, Rays chase series win vs. Orioles

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:40:22 GMT

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The Griffin Jax Experiment is going well, which is just fine, of course, with the Tampa Bay Rays right-hander.

A career reliever who has made the transition to starting every fifth day, Jax will take the mound Tuesday night in the second contest of the three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Tampa Bay opened the series by blastin

MP: CBN seizes 455 grams of opium hidden as candy in parcel bound for Canada at post office in Mandsaur

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:32:46 GMT

Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 19 (ANI): A team of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Mandsaur, seized 455 grams of opium concealed inside candy wrappers from a parcel that was being sent to Ontario, Canada, through the Mandsaur post office in Madhya Pradesh on Monday.

The action was carried out after the CBN received information from the post office about a suspicious parcel containing narcotic subs

MLB roundup: Angels end J.T. Ginn's no-hit bid in 9th, get walk-off HR

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:40:29 GMT

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Zach Neto walloped a two-run homer with no outs in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Angels a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Monday night at Anaheim, Calif.

The Angels didn't record a hit through eight innings against J.T. Ginn before breaking through in the ninth to end their six-game losing streak.

Adam Frazier led off the ninth with a

Made in China, ready to wave: flag maker races to supply 2026 World Cup

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:45:22 GMT

JINAN, May 19 (Xinhua) -- In early May, a textile company's workshop in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, was bustling with activity as workers hurried to finalize a significant order of national flags in preparation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In one corner, dozens of cardboard boxes were stacked neatly, with the destinations printed on them: the United States, Canada and Mexico, the three co-ho

Blasts by Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm Jr. help Yankees top Jays

Tue, 19 May 2026 03:05:08 GMT

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking two-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning and David Bednar retired Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with two on in the ninth to secure the save as the host New York Yankees rallied and hung on for a 7-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Chisholm produced his fourth straight multi-hit game and snapped a 5-5 tie by poking a 2-1 splitt

Blasts by Bellinger, Chisholm Jr. help Yankees rally past Blue Jays

Tue, 19 May 2026 02:40:35 GMT

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Chisholm Jr. produced his fourth straight multi-hit game and snapped a 5-5 tie by poking a 2-1 sp

Jovana Nogic standing out as Mercury welcome Tempo

Tue, 19 May 2026 02:25:04 GMT

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Jovana Nogic has been a revelation for Phoenix as the Mercury get ready to host the expansion Toronto Tempo on Tuesday night.

A 28-year-old from Serbia, Nogic put up 27 points in Phoenix's 91-83 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday set a WNBA record for the most points scored by an undrafted rookie in a single game.

Nogic ma

Report: Oilers receive permission to interview former Leafs coach Craig Berube

Tue, 19 May 2026 01:05:10 GMT

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The Edmonton Oilers will reportedly interview Craig Berube for their vacant head coaching job after receiving permission from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Berube was fired by the Leafs on May 13 following two seasons with the team. The Oilers fired Kris Knoblauch on May 13 following a loss to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Dispatches from ground zero of the woke reich

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:07:21 GMT

The epicenter of wokeism is crumbling, but the alphabet empire and its enablers are still clinging to life

I've been back in my hometown of Vancouver, Canada, for a few days now. The big wall-to-wall news story has been about a moron who was speeding around on a jet ski in the harbor off the downtown coast where pods of whales have been swimming around - and endedup using a grey whale as a jump r

Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell square off in East finals

Mon, 18 May 2026 22:55:05 GMT

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The fates of the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers - and especially Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell - have been intertwined with one another since the summer of 2022, when the Knicks signed Brunson and tried trading for Mitchell before he landed with the Cavaliers.

Now the careers of Brunson and Mitchell - and these eras for their teams - will be defined by

Ex-Yankees 3B Gio Urshela retires at 34

Mon, 18 May 2026 18:19:06 GMT

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Infielder Gio Urshela, who played 851 games with eight teams over 10 seasons, announced his retirement on Monday.

'Today is the day to close this chapter as a professional player, and this is not a moment to be sad,' Urshela, 34, wrote in a lengthy statement posted to Instagram. 'It is a moment to be grateful to God for allowing me to play this beautiful sport t

Luka Modric headlines Croatia's World Cup roster

Mon, 18 May 2026 16:19:12 GMT

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Midfielder Luka Modric will compete in his fifth FIFA World Cup this summer as Croatia looks to make another deep challenge for the championship.

Modric, 40, was named to the 26-man preliminary roster for the North American tournament on Monday. He made his World Cup debut in 2006 and helped Croatia finish second in 2018 and third in 2022. With 196 career caps,

Giants, Diamondbacks committed to climbing back into NL West race

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:19:17 GMT

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Two teams playing winning ball of late continue to set their sights on the .500 mark as the San Francisco Giants and Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series in Phoenix on Monday night.

The Giants flew into town after winning their three-game series against the Athletics with a 10-1 shellacking on Sunday, completing a 4-3 week and giving the team five wins in i

Delhi Police busts counterfeit bearings racket, recovers over 5,000 fake units

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:32:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): The Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell (ARSC) of Delhi Police has busted a major counterfeit goods racket following raids at two illegal workshops in the Farsh Khana area, arresting two accused individuals, officials said on Monday.

According to the police, the accused were engraving fake trademarks of reputed manufacturing companies, including HCH and NBC, onto cheap imported bearin

Jays set to face music in opener of 4-game series vs. Yankees

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:05:12 GMT

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Last summer, the Toronto Blue Jays outplayed the New York Yankees and won the American League East via the head-to-head tiebreaker.

Toronto's success in those games culminated in manager John Schneider going viral for starting the raucous celebration following the elimination of the Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Division Series last October by sayin

AL-leading Rays are on fire, while Orioles looking for a spark

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:40:31 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays, baseball's best team since the start of May, will look to continue their dominant play as they welcome the Baltimore Orioles for a three-game set starting Monday evening in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Tampa Bay used a timely two-out, three-run triple by Taylor Walls to take down the visiting Miami Marlins 6-3 on Sunday. Manager Kevin Cash's team i

Thieves surge through lower bracket, beat OpTic in CDL Major 3 grand final

Mon, 18 May 2026 06:19:10 GMT

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After losing their playoff opener, the Los Angeles Thieves reeled off five straight wins, culminating in a victorious battle over OpTic Texas on Sunday in the grand final of the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major in Atlanta.

Los Angeles won the best-of-seven final 4-3 to earn $150,000 and 100 CDL points. OpTic Texas, which had ad

Iran Executed 'Staggering' Number Of People In 2025, Amnesty Says

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Iran Executed 'Staggering' Number Of People In 2025, Amnesty Says

Iran executed a "staggering" 2,159 people in 2025, Amnesty International reported on May 18, helping to push the global figure to the highest level since 1981.

London-based Amnesty said at least 2,707 people were executed globally last year, although death sentences carried out in China were

Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi 'Sent Home' From Hospital

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Narges Mohammadi has been discharged from a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) in Tehran and sent home, according to a statement by her foundation.

Mohammadi was taken to a hospital from a prison in Zanjan, some 330 kilometers west of th

MLB roundup: Mets rally from 4 down to stun Yankees in extras, win series

Mon, 18 May 2026 03:25:12 GMT

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Carson Benge drove in the winning run in the 10th inning for the second time in a week as the New York Mets stormed back from a five-run deficit to stun the visiting New York Yankees 7-6 in the deciding game of this season's first Subway Series on Sunday.

The Mets' Luis Torrens had a two-run pinch-hit double in the sixth when the team was down 6-1, while Tyron

Cavaliers crush Pistons, advance to Eastern finals vs. Knicks

Mon, 18 May 2026 03:19:07 GMT

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Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 26 points, Jarrett Allen enjoyed his second consecutive dominant series finale and the Cleveland Cavaliers earned a spot in the Eastern Conference finals with a 125-94 shellacking of the host Detroit Pistons in Game 7 of their semifinal series on Sunday night.

Allen outscored rival big man Jalen Duren 23-7, Sam Merrill matched

CANADA-TORONTO-DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN'S RIDE

Mon, 18 May 2026 03:18:39 GMT

(260518) -- TORONTO, May 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dressed-up riders participate in the 2026 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride event in Toronto, Canada, on May 17, 2026. The annual event was held in many cities across Canada on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for men's health. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN'S RIDE

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:15:26 GMT

(260518) -- VANCOUVER, May 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Riders in vintage attire take part in the 2026 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on May 17, 2026. The annual event was held in many cities across Canada on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for men's health, attracting more than 300 dapper riders. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

Brittney Sykes' career game leads Tempo to first road win over Sparks

Mon, 18 May 2026 01:40:31 GMT

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Brittney Sykes scored a career-high 38 points against her former team, rookie Kiki Rice added a career-high 19 and the expansion Toronto Tempo picked up their first ever road win in a 106-96 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday.Marina Mabrey scored 14 points and Kia Nurse added 10 as the Tempo (2-2) led by as many as 17 points in the second half and shot 47.

Canada reverses top honor after kids' charity co-founder convicted of raping minors

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:46:34 GMT

Peter Dalglish was inducted into the Order of Canada in 2016 - three years before being convicted of sexually assaulting two boys in Nepal

Governor General of Canada Mary Simon has stripped Peter Dalglish, a co-founder of the Street Kids International charity and a convicted pedophile, of the country's top honor. The

Kids' charity co-founder convicted of raping minors stripped of top Canadian honor

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:46:34 GMT

Peter Dalglish was inducted into the Order of Canada in 2016 - three years before being convicted of sexually assaulting two boys in Nepal

Governor General of Canada Mary Simon has stripped Peter Dalglish, a co-founder of the Street Kids International charity and a convicted pedophile, of the country's top honor. The

Kevin Gausman's strong outing helps Blue Jays tame Tigers

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:55:13 GMT

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Kevin Gausman tossed six shutout innings in a bounce-back performance and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays defeated the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Gausman allowed four hits and didn't issue a walk while striking out five batters.

Gausman was coming off his worst outing of the season. He su

Chelsea Gray's big day helps Aces hand Dream first loss

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:40:23 GMT

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Chelsea Gray scored 21 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 3.6 seconds left on Sunday afternoon, to propel the visiting Las Vegas Aces to an 85-84 win over the Atlanta Dream.

A'ja Wilson and Chennedy Carter each added 20 points for the Aces (4-1), who won their fourth straight game -- all coming away from home. NaLyssa Smith scored 13 points for Las Vegas, which

Dodgers place LHP Jack Dreyer on IL with shoulder discomfort

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:55:08 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Jack Dreyer on the 15-day injured list Sunday with left shoulder discomfort, while right-handers Paul Gervase and Chayce McDermott were recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

In another pitching move, the Dodgers optioned left-hander Charlie Barnes to Triple-A.

Dreyer, 27, is tied for the Dodgers' lead in appearances

Angels activate RHP Grayson Rodriguez to face Dodgers

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:19:27 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels activated Grayson Rodriguez from the injured list in advance of the right-hander's debut with the club in a home start against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

In a corresponding move, the Angels optioned right-hander Alek Manoah to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Rodriguez, 26, was acquired in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles this past offseason

All-American, Super Bowl-winning coach Sherman Lewis dies

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:25:14 GMT

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Sherman Lewis, a former Michigan State star who won four Super Bowls as an NFL assistant coach, died on Friday. He was 83.

Michigan State announced his passing Saturday night. It did not provide a cause of death, however.

An All-American halfback with the Spartans, Lewis finished third in the 1963 Heisman Trophy voting after totaling 880 yards and nine touch

Delhi Police's Crime Branch arrests immigration consultant in 1.83 crore visa fraud

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:02:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 17 (ANI): The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a major immigration fraud racket involved in cheating people on the pretext of providing Canada visas and work permits. Police have arrested an immigration consultant accused of duping a woman of 1.83 crore.

According to the Crime Branch, the accused lured the victim by promising Canada immigration, a work permit, and busi

Blue Jays, Tigers start pitchers on rebound from tough outings

Sun, 17 May 2026 08:55:19 GMT

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Jack Flaherty still is seeking his first victory of the season. Kevin Gausman is coming off his worst outing of the campaign.

Those two veteran right-handers will be the mound opponents in the finale of a three-game series between the Toronto Blue Jays and host Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

Flaherty (0-4, 5.73 ERA) will be making his 10th start of the

OpticTexas, Toronto KOI in upper-bracket final at CDL Major 3

Sun, 17 May 2026 08:05:12 GMT

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OpticTexas and Toronto KOI advanced on Saturday to the upper-bracket final of the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major in Atlanta.

FaZe Vegas and the Los Angeles Thieves, after falling out of the upper bracket in the double-elimination playoff format, will play each other on Sunday in the lower-bracket semifinals.

The upper-b

Streak-busting Marlins seek series victory over Rays

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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Jakob Marsee is squeezing out plenty of offense in the Citrus Series.

Fresh off back-to-back three-hit performances, Marsee will look to lead the Miami Marlins to a series victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon in the rubber match of the three-game set in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Marsee collected his third hit on Saturday after recording a single w

Iran Says 30 People Executed Since Start Of War

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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US Lets Russian Oil Waiver Linked To Iran War Expire, Reimposing Sanctions

WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has allowed a controversial waiver on sanctions targeting Russian seaborne oil to expire, reimposing restrictions that had temporarily enabled countries such as India to continue purchasing Russian crude despite Western efforts to curb Moscow's wartime revenues.

The

Israel, Hezbollah Exchange Attacks After Extending Cease-Fire

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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US Lets Russian Oil Waiver Linked To Iran War Expire, Reimposing Sanctions

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Trump Says Iran Will Have 'A Very Bad Time' If Deal Not Made

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Iran's Top Negotiator Says World On 'Cusp Of New Order' As Trump Reiterates Warning

Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker and top negotiator in talks aimed at ending the war with the United States, said on May 16 that shifting geopolitics mean that the "the world stands at the cusp of a new order."

Citing comments by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who hosted US Pr

Trump Says 'Clock Is Ticking' For Iran

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Trump: 'Clock Is Ticking' For Iran

US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to reporters after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 15, 2026.

US President Donald Trump on May 17 urged Iran to "get moving," threatening severe consequences in a post on Truth Social.

"For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST,

MLB roundup: Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez K's 13 Pirates in CG shutout

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:55:10 GMT

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Cristopher Sanchez struck out a career-high 13 in his second career shutout to guide the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Bryce Harper hit a mammoth three-run homer and Trea Turner went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI for Philadelphia, which evened its record at 23-23 with its 14th win in 18 games since Do

Charlotte halts 5-game winless streak, extends Toronto's to 7

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:40:40 GMT

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Goals from Wilfried Zaha, David Schnegg and Pep Biel pushed Charlotte FC to a 3-1 win over visiting Toronto FC on Saturday night.

Charlotte (5-6-3, 18 points) ends its five-game winless streak. The club outshot Toronto (3-5-5, 14 points) 16-11 despite holding less possession. Toronto keeper Luka Gavran made two saves and Charlotte's Kristijan Kahlina finished with thr

Canadian HC to India holds talks on defence cooperation with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:31:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): High Commissioner of Canada to India, Christopher Cooter, on Saturday held talks on defence cooperation with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.

Cooter's visit was a follow-up to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's February 2026 visit.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said, 'High Commissioner of Canada to India, Mr Christopher Cooter, paid a courtesy call on Defen

Report: FIFA, Iran hold talks ahead of World Cup

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:55:09 GMT

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FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom described his Saturday meeting with the head of Iran's Football Federation (FFIRI) as 'constructive' as concerns about the nation's participation in next month's World Cup have not abated.

Grafstrom met with FFIRI President Mehdi Taj in Istanbul and told Reuters he was confident about Iran competing in the United States, de

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios scheduled for elbow surgery

Sat, 16 May 2026 20:40:29 GMT

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios, who has not pitched in a major league game since last September, will undergo surgery for a stress fracture in his elbow, manager John Schneider said Saturday.

Berrios, 31, did not participate in the Blue Jays' run to the World Series last season or the World Baseball Classic this spring for his native Puerto Rico

Yohendrick Pinango hits first career homer, Blue Jays outlast Tigers

Sat, 16 May 2026 20:19:08 GMT

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Daulton Varsho's RBI single in the 10th gave the visiting Toronto Blue Jays a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon.

Varsho's one-out hit off Tyler Holton (0-2) knocked in the runner at second, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Yohendrick Pinango hit his first career homer for Toronto's other run. Louis Varland (2-1) pitched two innings of scoreless

Offensively inconsistent Storm to meet defensively challenged Fever

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:55:13 GMT

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The Seattle Storm are having troubles on the offensive end, with a chance to find the bottom of the net more often when they face the Indiana Fever on Sunday night in Indianapolis.

The Fever continue to be concerned about their defense.

'We've got to be able to defend all the time,' Fever guard Caitlin Clark said. 'When things aren't going well, we've st

Sparks seek complete effort in rematch vs. Tempo

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:05:07 GMT

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After picking up their first victory of the season, the Los Angeles Sparks have a chance to even their record when they play host to the Toronto Tempo for the second time in three days.

The Sparks (1-2) earned a 99-95 victory over the Tempo on Friday when Kelsey Plum scored 20 of her 27 points in the second half, while adding nine assists. Back from a two-season stin

Blue Jays RHP Jose Berrios to have surgery for elbow fracture

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:40:21 GMT

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will undergo surgery on his pitching elbow Wednesday to address a stress fracture as well as potential loose bodies or ligament issues, MLB.com reported on Saturday.

Berrios, 31, has been dealing with the injury since early in spring training. He has yet to pitch in the majors this season.

'There may be some li

Road-tested Aces aim to spoil Dream's home opener

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:25:06 GMT

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Entering the final contest of a four-game road trip, the Las Vegas Aces look more than comfortable away from home.

The reigning league champions will aim to complete the road sweep Sunday afternoon against the Atlanta Dream.

After flushing a 33-point season-opening home loss to the Phoenix Mercury, Las Vegas (3-1) posted a win over the Los Angeles Sparks be

Dodgers striving for repeat victory over Angels

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:19:04 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers did something they hadn't done since before winning the first of back-to-back World Series in their Freeway Series opener with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday night.

Beat the Angels.

Despite having to put scheduled starter Blake Snell on the injured list because of loose bodies in his left elbow a few hours before

Red-hot Rays look to squeeze out another win against Marlins

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays are getting plenty of bang for their buck after signing right-hander Nick Martinez in the offseason to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $13 million.

Martinez will look to continue to pay dividends on Saturday when the red-hot Rays attempt to win the three-game series against the Miami Marlins in St. Petersburg. Fla.

Cedric Mullins hom

Casey Mize's return will bolster Tigers in matchup with Blue Jays

Sat, 16 May 2026 09:19:12 GMT

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Casey Mize will make a swift return from the injured list when the Detroit Tigers host the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon.

The Tigers right-hander left his most recent start on April 28 in Atlanta due to a right adductor strain. Mize was able to go through a rehab program at the team's spring training facility in Lakeland, Fla., with no issues.

His ret

Falcons fly through group stage at CDL Major 3

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:40:23 GMT

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The Riyadh Falcons were the lone team to complete a pair of 3-0 sweeps on Friday as the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major got underway in Atlanta.

OpTic Texas, the Toronto KOI and the Los Angeles Thieves also won both of their matches to emerge as group champions.

The other playoff berths went to the Miami Heretics, the Pa

ICC Suspends Cricket Canada funding over governance concerns

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:01:48 GMT

Dubai [UAE], May 16 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended funding to Cricket Canada for the next six months over governance-related concerns, dealing a major financial setback to the Associate Member board.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the ICC informed Cricket Canada of the decision earlier this week. However, the suspension is not expected to affect ongoing cricket operations, including nati

Pakistani Official Travels To Tehran To 'Resume' Iran-US Talks

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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CENTCOM Says 78 Ships Forced To Change Course During Iran Naval Blockade

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that 78 commercial ships have been forced to change course as part of the Iranian naval blockade.

Posting a video of a US military helicopter flying over the waters near the Strait of Hormuz on X on May 16, CENTCOM also announced that four vessels have been "disab

Iranian Authorities Report 30 Executions Since Start of the War

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Iran Soccer Team Set To Travel To Turkey For World Cup Preparations

Iran's soccer team is scheduled to travel to Antalya, Turkey, on May 18 to begin its training camp, compete in friendlies, and to finalize formalities ahead of its planned journey to the US for the 2026 World Cup.

A squad of 30 players is traveling for the training camp, but the number will be reduced to a maxi

MLB roundup: Astros blank Rangers as Spencer Arrighetti flirts with no-hitter

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:55:08 GMT

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Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and Isaac Paredes provided early offensive support with a solo home run as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers with a 2-0 victory on Friday.

Arrighetti (5-1) was exceptional throughout and found an early rhythm.

After issuing a two-out wal

Sparks take down Tempo for first win of season

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:55:19 GMT

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Kelsey Plum scored 20 of her 27 points in the second half, Nneka Ogwumike added 20 points and the Los Angeles Sparks picked up their first victory of the season by getting past the visiting Toronto Tempo 99-95 on Friday.

Dearica Hamby scored 19 points with seven rebounds and Rae Burrell added 13 points as the Sparks (1-2) got off to a fast start and held off a late T

CANADA-ONTARIO-LYNDE SHORES CONSERVATION AREA

Sat, 16 May 2026 03:15:20 GMT

(260516) -- TORONTO, May 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Lynde Shores Conservation Area in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, May 15, 2026. The Lynde Shores Conservation Area attracts many visitors for birdwatching and photography. (Photo by Yang Shu/Xinhua)

Tigers edge Blue Jays on Spencer Torkelson's late hit

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:55:28 GMT

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Spencer Torkelson's two-out RBI single brought home the winning run in the ninth inning as the host Detroit Tigers edged the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-2, on Friday night.

Torkelson's opposite-field single off Jeff Hoffman (2-3) knocked in Matt Vierling, who reached on a bloop single and stole second. Detroit had lost eight of its last nine games, including three straight

Toronto, Charlotte each hope to end extended winless streaks in clash

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:05:20 GMT

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Charlotte FC will aim to end its five-game league winless streak with a home victory against a similarly embattled Toronto FC squad on Saturday evening.

Charlotte (4-6-3, 15 points) has gone nearly a month since its last win against New York City FC on April 18. Improving its stalling offense is a requirement to stop its freefall down the standings.

Charlotte's

Rays happy to face Marlins at home sweet dome after tough road loss

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:40:25 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays will look to extend their home winning streak to 11 games on Friday night when they face the in-state rival Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Rays boast a sterling 14-4 record at Tropicana Field. Their most recent loss at home came on April 21 to the Cincinnati Reds.

So, what's so special about pla

Blue Jays carry walk-off momentum in series opener vs. Tigers

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:40:29 GMT

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The defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays are off to a rough start. They hope their latest swing of the bat is the beginning of better times as they head into Detroit for a three-game series against the Tigers that starts on Friday.

Toronto had lost seven of its previous nine games before Daulton Varsho's walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning against

Tempo's first-ever road trip opens with doubleheader at Los Angeles

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:55:08 GMT

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Fresh off the first victory in Toronto Tempo history, the expansion franchise heads out on its initial road trip, beginning the first of back-to-back games at Los Angeles against the Sparks on Friday.

Marina Mabrey scored 26 points and Brittney Sykes added 18 as the Tempo finished off a victory to remember by getting past the visiting Seattle Storm 86-73 on We

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' gets international OTT release with "raw and uncut" version

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:32:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has officially made its OTT debut for international audiences, arriving on Netflix with a special 'raw and uncut' version that was not released in Indian theatres.

The film, which enjoyed a strong theatrical run in India, began streaming overseas on May 14, nearly eight weeks after its big-screen release.

Netflix announced the

Leaders working with 'private partners' to save Whitecaps

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:19:14 GMT

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The City of Vancouver, the government of British Columbia, First Nations leaders and the owners of BC Place are working together with 'private partners' to try and save the Whitecaps.

They issued a joint statement on Thursday updating their efforts to keep the MLS team from relocating, perhaps to Las Vegas. The private par

Invitation to media - Jacques Ramsay to announce Government of Canada support for two Monteregie businesses affected by tariff situation

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:29:00 GMT

La Prairie, Quebec, May 15, 2026 - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

The Government of Canada is taking action by supporting businesses as they diversify their markets in order to reduce risk, strengthen their economic resilience and consolidate their competitiveness to help th

Invitation to media - Peter Schiefke to announce Government of Canada support for Saint-Lazare business affected by tariff situation

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:58:00 GMT

Saint-Lazare, Quebec, May 15, 2026 - Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

Minister Olszewski to announce support for Alberta's growing AI sector

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

May 18, 2026 - Edmonton, Alberta - The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will announce federal funding in support of artificial intelligence initiatives to help businesses research, commercialize, and scale-up across Alberta.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Releases Management Approach for the Food Fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:11:39 GMT

May 15, 2026

St. John's, NL - Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced the management approach for the annual Food Fishery, in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Cod is an iconic species in Newfoundland and Labrador, deeply woven into its culture, history, and coastal way of life.

Following a public survey that drew more than 9,500 responses, as well as

Government of Canada enhances manufacturing resilience and competitiveness in British Columbia

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:51 GMT

May 14, 2026 - New Westminster, British Columbia

Manufacturing plays a vital role in British Columbia's economy, providing good jobs, powering supply chains, and supporting key industries from construction and clean technology to natural resources and food production. With trade disruptions, rising costs and supply chain pressures impacting the sector, the Government of Canada is taking decisive action to

Four more things Australia can do to arrest house prices

Mon, 18 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Australias housing crisis is often blamed on tax incentives like negative gearing and the CGT discount, but the deeper roots may lie in decades of financial deregulation that transformed housing into a credit-fuelled asset class, writesJemma Nott.

MAJOR PROGRESSIVE pundits have been running one line for some time now that the key to solving generational inequity is scrapping the capital gains tax (CGT) discount a

Atlanta Falcons 2026 schedule: Key dates, matchups and storylines

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:38 GMT

Highlights include a trip to Spain, three prime-time games and a late run on NFC South opponents.

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. It's here. It's finally here.

That's right: The 2026 schedule.

You can check out the schedule in its entirety below, along with the preseason slate, prime-time games and overseas ventures.

Keep reading to check out all the major themes, matchups and storyli

Patriots Announce 2026 Schedule

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Patriots will play six nationally televised games in the regular season, including kicking off the regular season on Wednesday Night at Seattle.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass.The New England Patriots announced their 2026 season schedule tonight. The defending AFC champions will play in six nationally televised games.

Economic Watch: Made in China, ready to wave: flag maker races to supply 2026 World Cup

Tue, 19 May 2026 03:45:35 GMT

In one corner, dozens of cardboard boxes were stacked neatly, with the destinations printed on them: the United States, Canada and Mexico, the three co-

Over half of Canadians say they would buy Chinese EVs

Tue, 19 May 2026 02:15:18 GMT

A new survey suggests more than half of Canadians would consider buying a Chinese electric vehicle, citing affordability, technology, and value. Some analysts say Canada could offer a preview of how U.S. consumers may respond to Chinese EVs in the future.

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Croatia announces 26-man squad for FIFA World Cup

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:45:36 GMT

ZAGREB, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Croatian national football team coach Zlatko Dalic on Monday announced a 26-man squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, led once again by captain Luka Modric.

Dalic said he believes Croatia can achieve another strong result at this year's tournament.

"Our first goal is to advance from the group stage and achieve a good result there. I am op

Canada confirms 1st hantavirus case

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:15:32 GMT

OTTAWA, May 17 (Xinhua) -- The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has confirmed a case of hantavirus in a cruise passenger currently isolating in British Columbia following laboratory testing.

PHAC said in a statement on Sunday that samples from British Columbia were sent to the agency's National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) in Winnipeg for confirmatory testing.

According to the agency, one individual

Canadian in isolation tests presumptive positive for hantavirus

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:45:13 GMT

VANCOUVER, May 16 (Xinhua) -- A Canadian cruise passenger currently in isolation has tested presumptive positive for hantavirus, health authorities in Canada's British Columbia province announced Saturday.

Bonnie Henry, a provincial health officer, said the patient began developing mild symptoms, including fever and headache, two days ago and was taken to a local hospital. The presumptive positive result came ba

China drawn with Spain in FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:45:13 GMT

WARSAW, May 16 (Xinhua) -- China has been drawn into Group F alongside Spain, Nigeria and New Caledonia for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026, following the official draw held in Lodz, Poland on Friday.

The tournament, featuring 24 teams across six groups, will take place in Poland from September 5 to 27, with the final scheduled for September 27 in Lodz. The matches will be played across four host cities: Bi

Cote d'Ivoire unveils official squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:45:08 GMT

ABIDJAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Cote d'Ivoire national football team head coach Emerse Fae on Friday in Abidjan announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The squad, which contains few surprises, consists of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and nine forwards, including almost all of the team's key p

China's governance sets example for global counter-narcotics cooperation: signed article

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:45:37 GMT

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The following is a signed article by Zhang Li, deputy director of the Center for Drug Control Theory and Policy Research under People's Public Security University of China.

Drugs pose a global public hazard threatening human health, public safety, and international development and stability. The Chinese nation has long suffered from the devastation caused by drugs. The Chinese governm

CMG secures exclusive media rights for FIFA tournaments in Chinese mainland

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:49:13 GMT

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- China Media Group (CMG) and world soccer governing body FIFA announced on Friday that they had reached an agreement on media rights cooperation for a new cycle of FIFA competitions, including FIFA World Cup in 2026 and 2030.

According to CMG, the agreement also covers FIFA Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031.

Under the agreement, CMG has secured exclusive all-media rights and su

Canada unveils $730 billion clean energy strategy

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:53:34 GMT

OTTAWA, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new clean electricity strategy aimed at doubling Canada's electricity grid by 2050 and reducing energy costs for most Canadian households.

Speaking during a press conference in the capital Ottawa, Carney said Canada faces growing challenges, including US tariffs, rising energy prices and the impacts of climate change, stressing that "t

Canada's LNG expansion enters "final push"

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:45:15 GMT

OTTAWA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Canada is making a decisive "final push" toward doubling its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, as federal and provincial governments joined industry leaders on Thursday to fast-track the proposed Phase 2 expansion of the LNG Canada project.

According to a statement issued by Natural Resources Canada, the agreement, reached between the federal government, the provincial gover

Canada's EV sales surge nearly 75 pct in March

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:45:08 GMT

OTTAWA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Canada's automotive market witnessed a stark divergence in March as electric vehicle sales surged nearly 75 percent despite a general cooling of the broader motor vehicle sector, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Thursday.

The country saw 176,500 new motor vehicles sold during the month, a 6.6 percent decline from March 2025. Sales value decreased 3.6 percent compared

Canada launches electricity strategy to double grid capacity by 2050

Thu, 14 May 2026 22:45:04 GMT

OTTAWA, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday announced a new National Electricity Strategy to double the power grid capacity by 2050.

The strategy will build the infrastructure needed to double the country's electricity generation, requiring major investments in the generation of more clean energy, transmission, distribution, storage, and grid modernization, said a news release on t

MilliporeSigma Builds on its Legacy as a Biotechnology Leader in Temecula

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:40:55 GMT

Temecula, CA, May 5, 2026

Since first establishing operations in Temecula in 1989, MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has grown its Temecula site into a center for advanced biomedical and biotechnical manufacturing.

To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bi

Canada invests in Arctic infrastructure in northern communities

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

IQALUIT - The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will make a funding announcement regarding critical minerals projects in Nunavut. Media availability will follow.

Date: May 20, 2026

Time: 11:15 a.m. ET

All accredited media are asked to pre-register by emailing

The Government of Canada provides nearly $490,000 to expand innovation for a resilient northern economy

Fri, 15 May 2026 21:54:18 GMT

May 15, 2026 - Iqaluit, Nunavut - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)

Innovation is essential to building resilient, competitive and diversified economies. By investing in northern innovators, businesses and communities, the Government of Canada is helping bring new ideas to life, fostering sustainable economic development, creating jobs and s

Backgrounder: The Government of Canada invests nearly $490,000 to expand innovation for a resilient northern economy

Fri, 15 May 2026 21:54:07 GMT

May 15, 2026 - Iqaluit, Nunavut - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

This information adds to the news release issued on May 15, 2026 The Government of Canada prov

Government of Canada to announce investment to protect whales in Canadian waters

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:32:44 GMT

Esquimalt, British Columbia - The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors), will be in Esquimalt, British Columbia, to make an announcement from the Spring Economic Update related to the protection of whales in Canadian waters.

Date: May 19, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. PT

Location and Registration:

Minister Joly to deliver remarks in Yellowknife

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:29:31 GMT

May 15, 2026 - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will deliver remarks on the Defence Industrial Strategy at the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce.

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Time: 5 :00 pm (MT)

Eight London and Chatham-Kent region businesses and organizations receive support to increase their resiliency and competitiveness

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:21:59 GMT

Government of Canada invests in London and Chatham-Kent region to help businesses increase their resiliency

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:05:19 GMT

FedDev Ontario investment of more than $20 million supports eight London and Chatham-Kent region businesses and organizations to modernize operations and strengthen competitiveness

May 15, 2026 - London, Ontario

London and Chatham-Kent regions are economic engines of Southwestern Ontario-driven by manufacturing, automotive, life sciences, and agri-food sectors. As

Government of Canada supports the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Prince Edward Island

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT

CHARLOTTETOWN, May 15, 2026

The Government of Canada continues to make significant investments to strengthen an iconic cultural institution in Atlantic Canada, the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown.

We are stronger when we come together and this centre will give life to the shared stories that define who we are. Investing in the arts is not only a cultural priority, it's a powerful

ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minire Canada s.e.n.c. fined $100 million for violating the Fisheries Act through illegal deposits of deleterious substances

Fri, 15 May 2026 18:16:26 GMT

May 15, 2026 - Montreal, Quebec

Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers contribute to Canada's prosperity by protecting the country's environment. They enforce the laws that help preserve natural resources and ensure that progress respects the health of ecosystems and communities.

On May 15, 2026, ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minire Canada s.e.n.c. (AMEM)

Canada expanding high-speed Internet access in the Northwest Territories

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:15:15 GMT

Federal investment of over $13 million will provide up to 869 homes with high-speed Internet access

May 15, 2026 - Behchok, Northwest Territories

Reliable and affordable high-speed Internet is essential for all Canadians. It enables access to important online resources, connects friends and families, and drives economic growth and innovation. This is why the

Backgrounder: Government of Canada to help bring high-speed Internet access to communities in the Northwest Territories

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:15:07 GMT

Family of Edouard Beaupre-the "Willow Bunch Giant"-seeks to restore his identity and reclaim his Michif heritage.Jessie Ray Short's NFB documentary Moon Noonk Edouard premieres June 4 at imagineNATIVE.

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:22:43 GMT

May 15, 2026 - Toronto - National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Jessie Ray Short's National Film Board of Canada (NFB) documentary Moon Noonk Edouard (My Uncle Edouard) will have it