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Sports Focus: One-month countdown: World Cup preparations gather pace

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:46:02 GMT

by Michael Place

MEXICO CITY, May 11 (Xinhua) -- With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organizers across the three host countries are finalizing stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections.

The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with matches in 16 cities across the United St

India retains top spot in ICC Men's ODI Rankings

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:32:43 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Indian cricket team retained the top spot in the latest ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings following the annual update, maintaining a slender five-point lead over second-placed New Zealand men's national cricket team.

India now have 118 rating points after slipping by one point, while New Zealand are placed second with 113 points. Australia cricket team remained third with 109 points

Kevin Gausman, Jays out to avenge sweep by first-place Rays

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:40:34 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance for payback Monday night when they clash with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game series.

The Rays held the Blue Jays to four runs in sweeping a three-game series May 4-6 at St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Blue Jays continued to spin their wheels with a 6-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday after they

Guardians' Joey Cantillo out to bulid on home success vs. Angels

Mon, 11 May 2026 05:19:12 GMT

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Joey Cantillo has done his best work at home this season, and the Cleveland Guardians will turn to the left-hander as their nine-game homestand continues with the opener of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

Cleveland is scheduled to start Cantillo (2-1, 3.43 ERA), who is 1-0 with a 2.87 ERA in three home starts in 2026. The 26-year-old pi

MLB roundup: Rookie Gage Workman's first HR powers Tigers past Royals

Mon, 11 May 2026 03:40:31 GMT

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Gage Workman was the hero in his Tigers debut, hitting his first major league home run, a tiebreaking, pinch-hit, two-run shot in the sixth inning, and Detroit snapped a five-game skid with a 6-3 win over the host Kansas City Royals on Sunday night.

Workman, a rookie infielder with 12 previous games in the majors in 2025, was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Sun

Toronto KOI finishes 4-1 at CDL Major 3 qualifying

Mon, 11 May 2026 03:25:07 GMT

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Toronto KOI moved up to second in the standings with a victory on Sunday, the final day of qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major.

G2 Minnesota and the Miami Heretics also won on Day 3 of Week 3. OpTic Texas, which had concluded its five-match slate on Saturday, finished atop the standings as the only unbeaten team

CANADA-TORONTO-MOTHER'S DAY

Mon, 11 May 2026 01:46:04 GMT

(260511) -- TORONTO, May 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People participate in the SuperMom Walk/Run event in Toronto, Canada, on May 10, 2026. More than 350 participants took part in this event here on Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day and raise funds for women in Canada affected by Parkinson's disease. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Angels' Jose Soriano, Jo Adell overpower Blue Jays

Sun, 10 May 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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Jose Soriano retired 20 consecutive batters, Jo Adell homered twice with a double and the visiting Los Angeles Angels defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Sunday afternoon.

Soriano (6-2) allowed one run, five hits and one walk over 7 2/3 innings while striking out seven. Oswald Peraza added a two-run homer and Vaughn Grissom contributed a two-run double for the An

Diamondbacks pitchers determined to 'be better' vs. Mets

Sun, 10 May 2026 13:40:24 GMT

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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo summoned the starting rotation to his office on a road trip in Chicago during a recent rough patch.

'It was to remind us that we are really good, and what we are going through now is not who we are,' right-hander Merrill Kelly said.

Maybe the meeting was not required.

'Obviously, Torey's message was good,' Kelly

Angels turn to RHP Jose Soriano after recent success vs. Jays

Sun, 10 May 2026 08:19:17 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels will pin their hopes on Jose Soriano on Sunday afternoon as they aim to avoid a three-game sweep by the host Toronto Blue Jays.

Even though the right-hander did not factor in the decision on April 22 at Anaheim, the Angels went on to defeat the Blue Jays 7-3 in that series finale to avert a three-game sweep.

Soriano allowed no runs and

Royal Ravens knock Thieves from unbeaten ranks at CDL Major 3 qualifying

Sun, 10 May 2026 07:05:11 GMT

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The Carolina Royal Ravens rallied from a loss in the opening map to hand the Los Angeles Thieves their first match defeat 3-2 in qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major on Saturday.

Three of the four matches on Day 2 of the third and final week were 3-2 decisions. First-place OpTic Texas downed FaZe Vegas to remain

Disguised, Sentinels win basement battles at LCS Spring

Sun, 10 May 2026 06:55:09 GMT

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Sentinels and Disguised earned victories as the bottom four teams in the standings were in action on the opening day of Week 6 of the regular season of the LCS Spring event in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Sentinels remained locked into a top-five spot with a 2-0 sweep of Shopify Rebellion, and Disguised kept Dignitas winless in regular-season

MLB roundup: Rangers pitch shutout to end Cubs' 10-game win streak

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:55:15 GMT

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Josh Jung and Justin Foscue each hit solo homers and the Texas Rangers ended the Chicago Cubs' 10-game winning streak with a 6-0 victory on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Jung went 3-for-4 with two runs, Alejandro Osuna had two hits and two RBIs, and Joc Pederson added two hits and an RBI for the Rangers. Starter Jack Leiter allowed three hits with a season-high five

Spencer Strider, Braves spoil Blake Snell's season debut for Dodgers

Sun, 10 May 2026 04:19:12 GMT

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Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson each delivered two-run singles in the second inning and the visiting Atlanta Braves spoiled the season debut of left-hander Blake Snell with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.Right-hander Spencer Strider (1-0) allowed just one hit over six innings in his second start of the season as the Braves improved to 5-3 on a nine-game

Angel Reese makes key play in winning Dream debut against Lynx

Sun, 10 May 2026 02:40:33 GMT

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Angel Reese blocked Emese Hof's shot as time expired, and the Atlanta Dream outlasted the Minnesota Lynx for a 91-90 win on Saturday night in Minneapolis.

Allisha Gray finished with a game-high 24 points to lead Atlanta in the season opener for both teams. Naz Hillmon and Rhyne Howard scored 15 points apiece, and Reese notched a double-double with 11 points and a game

Ernie Clement has 5 of Jays' 20 hits in 14-1 win vs. Angels

Sun, 10 May 2026 02:40:25 GMT

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Brandon Valenzuela hit a three-run homer to cap a seven-run fifth inning Saturday and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 14-1.

Valenzuela had four hits and Ernie Clement recorded his second career five-hit game, including a solo homer as Toronto rapped out 20 hits to take their second straight in the three-game series.

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Ernie Clement racks up five hits as Blue Jays maul Angels

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:40:24 GMT

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Brandon Valenzuela hit a three-run homer to cap a seven-run fifth inning Saturday and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 14-1.

Valenzuela had four hits and Ernie Clement recorded his second career five-hit game, including a solo homer as Toronto rapped out 20 hits to take their second in a row in the three-game series. Jesus Sanchez added

Lionel Messi sets another record in Inter Miami win over Toronto FC

Sat, 09 May 2026 21:19:24 GMT

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Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suarez, Sergio Reguilon and Lionel Messi each scored to lead visiting Inter Miami to a 4-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday.

Messi also had two assists as Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) made sure it wouldn't repeat last week's stunning 4-3 home loss against Orlando City when it surrendered a 3-0 lead.

With his offensive output on the day, Mess

Four different players score to give Inter Miami win over Toronto FC

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:55:13 GMT

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Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suarez, Sergio Reguilon and Lionel Messi each scored to lead visiting Inter Miami to a 4-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday.

Messi had two assists as Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) made sure it wouldn't repeat last week's stunning 4-3 home loss against Orlando City when it surrendered a 3-0 lead.

Emilio Aristizabal scored a brace for Toronto (

Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:19:09 GMT

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Hall of Fame manager and legendary Atlanta Braves icon Bobby Cox died at the age of 84, the team announced Saturday.

Cox's 2,504 victories as a manager for the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays rank fourth in major league history and include an extensive list of accomplishments for his teams, including 15 division titles, five pennants and one World Series champio

UAE President, VPs congratulate Governor General of Canada on appointment

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:54:01 GMT

ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Louise Arbour on the occasion of her appointment as Governor General of Canada.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of

Blue Jays reinstate OF Addison Barger from injured list

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:40:32 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated Addison Barger from the 10-day injured list Saturday and optioned fellow outfielder Yohendrick Pinango to Triple-A Buffalo.

Barger, 26, has not played since April 5 because of sprains in both ankles. He was just 1-for-19 to open the season in eight games after hitting 21 homers with 74 RBIs in 135 games last season, then battin

Youthful Mystics seeking rare win against Liberty

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:40:22 GMT

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After their first season-opening win on the road since 2015, the Washington Mystics host the New York Liberty in a Mother's Day matinee.

Washington, the WNBA's youngest team with eight rookies and three second-year players on the roster, spoiled the debut of the expansion Toronto Tempo on Friday night with a 68-65 win. Sonia Citron led the way with 26 points while

Dodgers' Blake Snell set for season debut vs. Braves

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:05:12 GMT

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There is no time like the present for Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell, who will skip his final rehab start and make his season debut Saturday night against the visiting Atlanta Braves.

Snell has not pitched in a game since recording four outs in Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 1, when the Dodgers clinched their second consecutive title with a victory

Mariners strive to continue offensive barrage against White Sox

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:40:38 GMT

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Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley went more than three years between multi-home-run games.

Both came at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, where Raley and slugging Seattle will look to earn a series victory on Saturday night.

Raley connected for a grand slam and a three-run home run to fuel a 12-8 victory Friday while setting a career high

Red Sox turn to Payton Tolle vs. Rays in rematch of hot teams

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:19:12 GMT

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The Boston Red Sox have plenty of work to do to climb in the American League standings, but strong pitching will go a long way in that goal.

Payton Tolle (1-1, 2.04 ERA) will look to author another sparkling performance when the Red Sox continue a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.

Tolle will return

Behind low-ERA Trey Yesavage, Blue Jays bid for series win vs. Angels

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:19:11 GMT

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The host Toronto Blue Jays will be out to clinch both their three-game series as well as the season set against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon.

The Blue Jays took the opener of a three-game series Friday night with a 2-0 victory. They won two of three games from the Angels in Anaheim, Calif., from April 20-22.

Toronto's Dylan Cease, who earned

OpTic Texas keep rolling in CDL Major 3 qualifying

Sat, 09 May 2026 09:40:23 GMT

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OpTic Texas maintained their perfect record in qualifying for the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Major, sweeping the Paris Gentle Mates 3-0 on Friday.

Texas improved to 4-0, while Paris slipped to 3-1. The Los Angeles Thieves, who were idle on Friday, hold second place at 3-0.

In other action as the third week of qualifying got underway, the Riyadh Falcons down

MLB roundup: Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski fans 11 in win over Yankees

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:40:29 GMT

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Jacob Misiorowski struck out 11 over six scoreless innings, pacing the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the visiting New York Yankees on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

The hard-throwing Misiorowski (3-2) allowed just two singles and walked two in a dominant 95-pitch outing. Each of his 10 pitches in the first inning topped 102 mph. In his previo

Nora Fatehi to perform, sing at FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony in Toronto

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:32:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Nora Fatehi is set to perform and sing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony, which will take place on 12th June 2026 at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, marking another major milestone in her international journey.

The appearance further cements her growing presence on one of the world's biggest and most-watched entertainment and sporting platforms.

Nora will join an exci

Katy Perry to headline FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in US

Sat, 09 May 2026 04:32:55 GMT

Los Angeles [US], May 9 (ANI): Katy Perry is all set to headline the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Billboard reported.

FIFA recently announced the list of performers who will take part in the celebrations before the opening matches of the tournament across the host nations.

Perry also took to her Instagram to share the announcement with her fans. She wrote, 'Kicking my f

Mystics' Shakira Austin helps spoil Tempo's debut

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:40:33 GMT

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Shakira Austin had 18 points and 11 rebounds and scored the game's last four points as the visiting Washington Mystics defeated the expansion Toronto Tempo 68-65 in the season opener for both teams Friday night.

Sonia Citron led the Mystics with 26 points and Kiki Iriafen added 12 points and 16 rebounds.

Marina Mabrey scored 27 points and Brittney Sykes adde

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease stifles Angels again

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:05:08 GMT

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Dylan Cease struck out 10 in seven innings Friday night and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels A2-0.

Cease (3-1) allowed five hits with no walks in the opener of a three-game series. It was Cease's second win of the season over the Angels and it gave the Blue Jays a 3-1 lead in the season series. He struck out 12 in five innings on April

MLS-best Earthquakes test mettle in rematch vs. Whitecaps

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:19:08 GMT

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The top two teams in the MLS bid to continue their historic starts when the Vancouver Whitecaps visit the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.

The Earthquakes and Whitecaps are the only teams in MLS history to win eight of their first nine matches, and Vancouver's plus-20 goal differential (26-6) is the largest in league history through 10 games. The Quakes are plu

Adjustments coming as Inter Miami visit Toronto FC

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:19:13 GMT

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Inter Miami will look to rebound from a stunning loss when they visit Toronto FC on Saturday afternoon.

The Herons (5-2-4, 19 points) squandered a three-goal lead in a 4-3 home loss to rival Orlando City last Saturday.

Miami interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos said there will be changes made following the setback, but they'll be made in private.

'I'm hones

"Important step towards strengthening ties": Brazil President Lula after Trump meet

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:45 GMT

Sao Paulo [Brazil], May 8 (ANI): Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday described his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House as an 'important step' towards strengthening ties between the two largest democracies in America.

Speaking to reporters at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington after the talks, Lula said discussions focused on trade, tariffs, organised crime, critical min

Canada's Alphonso Davies out 'several weeks' ahead of World Cup

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:25:21 GMT

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With this summer's World Cup fast approaching, Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be sidelined several weeks with a left hamstring injury.

The 25-year-old Bayern Munich left-back sustained the injury in Wednesday's Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain, the Bundesliga club confirmed Friday.

Canada Soccer said it will remain in close contact wit

Tempo's veteran squad set for WNBA debut vs. young Mystics

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:19:06 GMT

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When the Toronto Tempo make their WNBA debut by hosting the Washington Mystics on Friday night, it might be difficult to tell which team is the expansion group.

The Tempo have several proven WNBA players (and a two-time WNBA champion head coach in Sandy Brondello), and the Mystics are one of the youngest teams in the league.

Both teams have reason to be optimis

World Cup ticket prices dropping on secondary market

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:55:12 GMT

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The current get-in price of a group stage game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has dropped 17.1% on the secondary market in the past two weeks.

That's according to data from the ticket tracking service TicketData.com provided to Field Level Media on Thursday.

The average price currently sits at $567, down from $684 14 days ago and a whopping $720 30 days ago. The

Slumping Blue Jays again turn to RHP Dylan Cease against Angels

Thu, 07 May 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays need a repeat of the result from the last time Dylan Cease opposed the Los Angeles Angels.

The Blue Jays open a six-game homestand Friday night against the Angels in a four-game losing streak after a 2-5 road trip.

In his start against the host Angels on April 20, Cease (2-1, 3.05 ERA) struck out 12 and allowed two runs in five innings to

President Trump on high World Cup ticket prices: 'I wouldn't pay it either'

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:55:12 GMT

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President Donald Trump is the latest person to take a shot at the sky-high World Cup ticket prices, saying he wouldn't pay $1,000 to watch the United States play against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles.

Trump said he was unaware of the prices soccer fans are being asked to pay to watch a group-play match at the World Cup.

'I did not know that number,' Trump to

Reports: Knicks' OG Anunoby day-to-day with hamstring strain

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:05:22 GMT

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New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby was diagnosed with right hamstring strain and is considered day-to-day, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.

Anunoby exited Wednesday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second-round series with 2:31 remaining in the fourth quarter. He recorded 24 points, five rebounds and four steals to help the Knicks post a 108-102 victory ov

Syracuse, Wake Forest to kick off '27 season in Toronto

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:25:14 GMT

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Wake Forest and Syracuse will kick off the 2027 season with a Week 0 game in Toronto, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Thursday.

It will be the first NCAA college football game played at BMO Field, home of the CFL's Toronto Argonauts and MLS franchise Toronto FC.

The game will take place on Aug. 28 or 29, with a specific date and kickoff time finalized a

Penguins extend F Connor Dewar, D Ilya Solovyov

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:25:14 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Connor Dewar and defenseman Ilya Solovyov to contract extensions on Thursday.

Dewar agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million contract, while Solovyov reached a one-year deal worth $850,000.

Both players were scheduled to be unrestricted free agents on July 1.

Dewar, 26, recorded career highs in goals (14), assists (

India rejects Canadian CSIS allegations of espionage as "baseless", hits back over Khalistan links

Thu, 07 May 2026 13:34:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday that India rejected Canada's claims of Indian espionage on their soil.

Addressing a press briefing in the national capital, Jaiswal said that, regarding the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) report, concerns of this nature should be addressed through established mechanisms.

Red Sox strive to ride momentum into matchup vs. red-hot Rays

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:05:09 GMT

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It has been a good week for both the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.

The American League East rivals will look to build on recent sweeps as they collide for the first time this season, opening a four-game series on Thursday night in Boston.

Amid their teams' momentum, two starting pitchers who are quite new to their roles are set to take the mound. Boston

Europe, Canada press China over Uyghur repression as WUC intensifies global campaign

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:04:35 GMT

Munich [Germany], May 7 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress has released its monthly brief highlighting its international campaign against China's treatment of Uyghurs, carrying out a month-long advocacy drive across Europe and Canada that focused on alleged genocide, transnational repression, and forced labour linked to East Turkistan.

During a series of meetings in Belgium and Germany, WUC representatives engaged

Nationals optimistic offense is back after breakout vs. Twins

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:25:13 GMT

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The Washington Nationals will look for their first home series win of the season on Thursday when they host the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a three-game set.

While winning four of six road series, Washington has completed five home series thus far and lost each one. After a 15-2 victory on Wednesday, the Nationals have split the first two games against the Twins

MLB roundup: Andy Pages belts 3 homers as Dodgers down Astros

Thu, 07 May 2026 05:55:06 GMT

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Andy Pages' career-best three home runs and six RBIs carried the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.

Los Angeles starter Tyler Glasnow left after an inning with back spasms, but manager Dave Roberts said he didn't think the injury was serious or a long-term issue. Jack Dreyer (2-1) earned the win by throwing two scor

ASEAN States Meet As Iran War Takes Growing Economic Toll

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:31:31 GMT

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Leaders of the ASEAN states are arriving in the central Philippines on May 7 for a summit focused on economic issues tied to the war in the Middle East.

Supply chain issued caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran are likely to dominate the discussions of theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations,a gro

Iran Denies Involvement In South Korea Ship Incident

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:31:31 GMT

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In a statement, Tehran's embassy in Seoul has said that Iran wasn't involved in an incident that damaged a South Korean ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

The embassy's statement also said that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz requires "coordination with the competent authorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran" and that

Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd injures knee playing with his children, put on IL

Thu, 07 May 2026 02:19:11 GMT

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Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd hurt his left meniscus while playing with his children at home on Wednesday morning and was placed on the 15-day injured list.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Boyd had an MRI that revealed the knee injury and the pitcher will require surgery. The move was retroactive to Monday.

'It's kind of unexplainable,' Counsel

With new CBA, WNBA may be entering its golden era

Wed, 06 May 2026 23:05:11 GMT

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For the WNBA, the last few years featured a sudden growth in mainstream attention thanks to Caitlin Clark and her cohorts -- coupled with heightened concerns whether that would translate into better salaries amid contentious collective bargaining negotiations.

That uncertainty is in the past. Warm-up T-shirts insisting owners 'Pay Us What You Owe Us' are no longer

Streaking Rays cap sweep of Blue Jays with a shutout

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:40:41 GMT

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Shane McClanahan fired 5 2/3 scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays earned their 10th straight home win by grounding the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.

McClanahan (4-2) allowed just two hits to stretch his scoreless streak to 16 2/3 innings over the past three starts and drop his ERA to 2.60.

He struck out four and

Angels reinstate RHP Alek Manoah from injured list

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:05:12 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels reinstated right-hander Alek Manoah from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday.

The former All-Star has not pitched in the major leagues since the 2024 season with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Angels signed Manoah to a one-year, $1.95 million deal in December. He began the season on the IL with a finger contusion.

Manoah, 28, was 2

Jays' Max Scherzer: Forearm preventing him from 'ramping up'

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:40:25 GMT

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer told reporters Wednesday that his injured forearm isn't responding as well as he would have hoped.

Scherzer, 41, acknowledged as much after a throwing session at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was placed on the 15-day injured list April 27 due to left ankle inflammation and righ

Canadian rebound: Why the EU cares about Mark Carney

Wed, 06 May 2026 16:27:54 GMT

Canada brings minerals, energy and rhetoric as Brussels chases post-American relevance without a clear strategy of its own

The EU's latest summit of its leaders had one objective: to show how the rest of the West is moving on while the US under President Donald Trump is neck-deep in a relationship drama. Right now it's with Iran, but before that it was Venezuela. And it looks like Cuba may be nex

US Warplane Fires On Iranian-Flagged Ship

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:31:31 GMT

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US military officials said a naval warplane fired on and disabled the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker that tried to break the US blockade of Iranian ports.

In a statementon May 6,US Central Command, which oversees Washington's forces in the region, said the ship's crew

Macron Calls For End To Hormuz Blockade

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:31:31 GMT

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French President Emmanuel Macron called for restoring ship traffic to the Strait of Hormuz, and he condemned Irans unjustified strikes against civilian ships and targets in the United Arab Emirates.

In a post on X, Macron also confirmed that the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle was being pre-positioned near the strait as part of

Iran Responds To Talk Of Deal With US

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:31:31 GMT

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Following reports that an agreement between Washington and Tehran to end the war is imminent, a spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry said that Tehran is still considering the US proposal.

Esmail Baghaei told ISNA news agency on May 6 that "The American proposal is still being reviewed by Iran, and Iran will convey its points of view to the

'Worse Than Harper': Regulatory Rollback Would Stop Canada from Assessing Project Impacts, Critics Warn

Sat, 09 May 2026 19:21:37 GMT

The Carney government is proposing a regulatory rollback that goes farther than the most deregulatory moments of the Stephen Harper era, with proposals that would make it impossible to assess the health and environmental impacts of pipelines and other major resource projects, critics say.

The experts were reacting to the federal government's sweeping overhaul of its project assessment processes, released Friday.<

Feds Want Pipeline Projects Reviewed by Energy Regulator Instead ofImpactAgency

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:08:38 GMT

The federal government is proposing giving authority to review interprovincial pipelines and transmission lines, and offshore renewable energy projects, to the Canada Energy Regulator instead of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.

The proposal, which will undergo a 30-day consultation process, would undo the move the Liberals made eight years ago to create the Impact Assessment Agency as a

Government of Canada to announce investments to strengthen B.C. tech sector and help businesses grow

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:04:51 GMT

May 8, 2026 - Vancouver, British Columbia

Event: The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) will announce investments to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies, help businesses scale-up and compete, and cr

Invitation to media - Bienvenu-Olivier Ntumba to announce Government of Canada support for two businesses in Monteregie region affected by tariff situation

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:58:00 GMT

Beloeil, Quebec, May 8, 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

IKEA's Plug-In Solar Signals a Shift in Europe, Not Yet in Canada

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:33:19 GMT

What if generating electricity at home were as ordinary as assembling furniture? In parts of Europe, it already is.

In Germany and Belgium, small-scale balcony solar systems are gaining traction. IKEA's product, developed in partnership with Svea Solar, allows consumers to

Insurance Exec Pitches Urgent Need for National Disaster Relief Agency

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:24:18 GMT

A decade on from the devastating Fort McMurray wildfire in Alberta, and five years on from the incineration of Lytton, British Columbia, Canadians are in ever greater need of a national disaster relief agency to support them and their communities through the climate disasters that lie ahead, says insurance executive Susan Penwarden.

As Canada marks the 10th anniversary of the worst wildfire in its history, the co

Modern Money changes everything

Mon, 11 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

In the age of Modern Money, we dont need government debt at all, everything changes when governments admit that money does work the way Modern Monetary Theorysays it does, writes DrBronwyn Kelly.

In the lead-up to the federal budget, Australians will yet again have to put up with being told there is not enough money for them.

But at least since the mid-1990s, theories that money is a limited commodity have

Bears honor educators during Teacher Appreciation Week

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:52:00 GMT

Gabby Hajduk

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week,*ChicagoBears.com*gathered testimonials from players, coaches and executives recognizing teachers and educators who inspired them.

Head coach Ben Johnson

Since he was a kid growing up in Asheville, North Carolina, Johnson has understood the how influential teachers and educators can be in students' lives. Both his father, Don, and mother, Gail, are

One-month countdown: World Cup preparations gather pace

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:49:19 GMT

by Michael Place

The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with matches in 16 cities across the United

Stuttgart strike duo fuels Champions League push, German Cup hopes

Sun, 10 May 2026 12:16:37 GMT

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, May 10 (Xinhua) -- VfB Stuttgart's strike partnership of Ermedin Demirovic and Deniz Undav is driving the club toward another successful season after Saturday's 3-1 Bundesliga win over Bayer Leverkusen.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina international and the Germany forward have now combined for 31 league goals this season, helping Stuttgart strengthen its bid for UEFA Champions League qu

Messi leads Inter Miami past Toronto

Sun, 10 May 2026 07:15:51 GMT

TORONTO, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi scored a goal and set up two others as Inter Miami secured a 4-2 away win over Toronto in their MLS clash on Saturday.

The visitor opened the scoring when Rodrigo De Paul's free-kick rebounded off the Toronto wall only for the Argentina international to smash in the rebound.

Luis Suarez doubled the lead by running onto Messi's pass and firing a first-time effort pa

Gay men have equal parenting rights in Canada - but not equal access to parenthood

Sun, 10 May 2026 06:24:13 GMT

Print article

Since the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada in 2005, and through provincial changes to adoption and parentage laws, gay men have gained formal recognition as parents. But my recent research suggests that access to fatherhood f

Xinhua Headlines: Chinese brands gain global popularity with innovation and cultural appeal

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:48:27 GMT

BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- From electric vehicles turning heads on European streets to bubble tea shops multiplying across Southeast Asia and quirky plush toys igniting a collecting frenzy worldwide, Chinese brands have gained global popularity, emerging as symbols of innovation, design and quality.

More than a string of business successes, this trend offers fresh evidence of China's evolving role in global trad

Djokovic knocked out in Italian Open round of 64

Sat, 09 May 2026 02:15:34 GMT

ROME, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Six-time champion Novak Djokovic suffered a shock second-round exit at the Italian Open on Friday after falling to Croatian youngster Dino Prizmic. Sixth seed Alex de Minaur was also eliminated, while former champions Alexander Zverev, Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round.

It was the first meeting between Djokovic and Prizmic since the 2024 Australian Open. Djokovic

IEA chief warns of energy market "volatility"

Fri, 08 May 2026 02:15:16 GMT

TORONTO, May 7 (Xinhua) -- International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol warned here on Thursday that the global energy markets have entered a period of volatility, promising additional strategic reserve release if supply disruptions continue.

"In my view, the name of the game could well be the volatility; as such, oil security will still be a key issue," Birol said at the Canada Growth Summit

Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd out one month after knee surgery

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:55:09 GMT

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd began the road to recovery following left knee surgery necessary to repair a meniscus tear suffered Wednesday playing with his kids.

Boyd was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and the Cubs are refraining from an official timetable for his return, but he's likely to be ready to throw off of a mound in early June barring setbacks.

Manager Craig Counsell called Boyd's

What the jet fuel crisis means for your summer flights and travel plans

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:16:26 GMT

Print article

For many residents in the Northern Hemisphere, the advent of the summer season has always signalled travel. Travel with family, travel with friends, adventure travel, sightseeing travel, travel by automobile, travel by train, travel by air.

Air travel for Canadians this summer is looking to be one of the most turbulent

News Analysis: China's blocking ban is rational, professional defense of legitimate rights

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:16:27 GMT

BEIJING, May 7 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday reaffirmed its opposition to what it calls the improper extra-territorial application of foreign laws, as the Chinese government opposes illicit unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law or authorization of the UN Security Council.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China will keep a close eye on the unjustified extra-territorial appl

Canada is kicking its US booze habit as trade tensions persist

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:50:09 GMT

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Almost a year and a half after President Donald Trump began slapping tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners, Canada's pushback has reordered the economic relationship between Ottawa and Washington.

Iran plans to arrive in U.S. 14 days before opening of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:45:37 GMT

TEHRAN, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei said in an interview with local media that the team plans to arrive in the United States 14 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iranian media reported on Wednesday.

Ghalenoei said the preparation plan would help the team perform strongly at the World Cup, adding that Iran still needs to arrange two or three high-quality

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

PS Rochefort to announce FedNor support for youth learning, experience and economic development in Northern Ontario

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:19:39 GMT

Hearst, ON, May 8, 2026 - Pauline Rochefort, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Rural Development), and Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, will make an important FedNor announcement to support meaningful, career-related work experiences that strengthen local capacity while connecting employers with the next generation of talent. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable

Building the workforce needed to deliver more homes in Halifax

Mon, 11 May 2026 12:16:00 GMT

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, May 11, 2026 - In Budget 2025, we outlined our plan to build Canada Strong.

The Spring Economic Update 2026 is the next step in our plan to build Canada Strong for All - in the regions and across the country.

It provides a clear update on the strength of Canada's economy and de

Minister Anand announces additional sanctions in response to Russia's violations against Ukrainian children

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:03:35 GMT

May 11, 2026 - Brussels, Belgium - Global Affairs Canada

At today's High-Level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children in Brussels, Belgium, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in response to the Russian government's violation

Interdepartmental Media Update - Hantavirus - May 10, 2026

Sun, 10 May 2026 17:05:47 GMT

The Government of Canada takes the safety and security of Canadians at home and abroad very seriously.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC), along with other Government of Canada departments and agencies, are working with domestic public health authorities and international partners, including Spain, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the European Centre for Disea

Joint Statement Following the Conclusion of Mexico's Trade Mission to Canada (Toronto and Montreal - May 6-8, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:51:44 GMT

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, and His Excellency Marcelo Ebrard, Secretary of Economy of Mexico, welcomed the successful conclusion of Mexico's Trade Mission to Canada as a further demonstration of the strength, depth and forward-looking nature of th

Government of Canada announces historic investments in Canada's small craft harbours

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:38:17 GMT

Wheatley, Ontario - The Honourable Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West, will highlight key investments from the Spring Economic Update to Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Small Craft Harbours Program.

Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. ET
Location: The Wheatley Harbour, 21 Kay Avenue, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0

Transport Desgagnes Inc. fined $40,000 for Canada Wildlife Act violations in Nunavut

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:35:32 GMT

May 8, 2026 - Iqaluit, Nunavut

Strong and effective enforcement of federal wildlife laws protects species and their habitats, preserves Canada's natural heritage, and helps build a strong and sustainable country that benefits Canadians now and into the future.

On May 8, 2026, at the Nunavut Court of Justice, Transport Desgagnes Inc. was fined $40,000 after pleading guilty to two vi

Minister Joly to announce funding for transformative Kruger Inc. project in Trois-Rivires

Fri, 08 May 2026 18:36:29 GMT

May 8, 2026 - Trois-Rivires, Quebec

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will announce funding for a Kruger Inc. project at the Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivires.

Date: Monday, May 11, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM (ET)

Location: Tr

In Montreal, Minister Anandasangaree highlights investments in combatting crime from Spring Economic Update 2026

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:13:10 GMT

May 8, 2026 - Montreal, Quebec

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; empower Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protect our communities, our bord

Government of Canada announces appointments to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:07:46 GMT

May 8, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada

The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates who are able to best serve the interests of Canadians, through open, competency-based selection processes for all Governor-in-Council appointments.

In keeping with this commitment,&

Biographical Notes - Michle Govier

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:07:14 GMT

Michle Govier recently served as Director General of the International Trade Policy Division at the Department of Finance Canada where she oversaw Canada's import policy and trade legislation, including the Customs Tariff Act, the Special Import Measures Act, and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act. Her key responsibilities included providing strategic advice to senior governme

Biographical Notes - Greg Gallo

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:07:10 GMT

Greg Gallo is currently the Senior Director, Trade Remedies Analysis and Chief Economist for the Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada (ATSSC) supporting the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT). Between 2019 and 2022 he held the position of Acting Executive Director at the ATSSC to the CITT, the Competition Tribunal and the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal. Mr. Gallo recently re

Governments of Canada and Yukon to partner to support tariff-impacted workers

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:29 GMT

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Jen Gehmair, Yukon's Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture, Minister of the Public Service Commission, and Minister responsible for the Yukon Liquor Corporation, will be in Whitehorse to announce funding to help workers in the Yukon

Canada's new government to simplify and accelerate Canada's regulatory process

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario, May 8, 2026 - In a global landscape that is increasingly uncertain, Canada's new government is focusing on what we can control. We are building big and building fast to create a stronger, more competitive, and more independent Canadian economy.

For too long, nation-building infrastructure - including ports, railways, energy corridors, critical mineral developments, an

UPDATE - Technical briefing on the situation with regard to hantavirus

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:58:00 GMT

The Honourable Jol Lightbound highlights, in Les les de la Madeleine, $957.8-million investment from Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to Small Craft Harbours Program

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:40:26 GMT

May 8, 2026

Grande-Entree, Quebec - Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them.

While visiting les les de la Madeleine, the Honourable Jol Lightbound, Minister of Government Transfor

Minister Chartrand highlights $957.8 million investment from Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to Small Craft Harbours Program

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:15:13 GMT

May 8, 2026

Winnipeg, Manitoba - Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs - including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters

Minister Diab to highlight housing investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:10:00 GMT

Building the workforce needed to deliver more homes in Etobicoke, Ontario

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:06:21 GMT

May 8, 2026 Etobicoke, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada

The Spring Economic Update 2026 i