Category Archives: Sports
Activist and former CFL player Balarama Holness to run for Montreal mayor
MONTREAL — A community activist and former CFL player is entering the race to become mayor of Montreal. Balarama Holness announced today he'll compete for the city's top job under the banner of his new political party, Movement Montreal. Holness said i...
Japan gives preliminary OK to 2 more COVID-19 vaccines
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese health ministry drug safety panel on Thursday gave preliminary approval to coronavirus vaccines developed by Moderna and AstraZeneca ahead of an expansion next week of the country's slow-paced immunization program before the Tok...
Abu Dhabi to host remaining Pakistan Super League matches
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Super League will play its remaining 20 matches in Abu Dhabi next month, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Thursday.
Mbappe stars as PSG beats Monaco 2-0 to retain French Cup
PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappe scored one goal and set up the other as Paris Saint-Germain stayed on course for a domestic double by beating Monaco 2-0 to retain the French Cup on Wednesday.
Juventus beats Atalanta 2-1 to win Italian Cup final
REGGIO EMILIA, Italy (AP) — Gianluigi Buffon lifted the last trophy of his glittering Juventus career after his team beat Atalanta 2-1 in the Italian Cup on Wednesday to put some shine on a disappointing season.
Tottenham jeered by returning fans in 2-1 loss to Villa
LONDON (AP) — Tottenham’s players were jeered by their own returning fans during and after a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday, which could prove to be Harry Kane’s final home match for the club.
Ex-Pilot president wants Black judge replaced for 2nd trial
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The white former president of Pilot Co., the nation’s largest fuel retailer, wants a Black federal judge to recuse himself from overseeing the retrial of a fraud case against him.
Ex-Pilot president wants Black judge replaced for 2nd trial
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The white former president of Pilot Co., the nation’s largest fuel retailer, wants a Black federal judge to recuse himself from overseeing the retrial of a fraud case against him.
Ex-Pilot president wants Black judge replaced for 2nd trial
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The white former president of Pilot Co., the nation’s largest fuel retailer, wants a Black federal judge to recuse himself from overseeing the retrial of a fraud case against him.
Alberta, Manitoba not following Quebec’s plan to let thousands attend NHL playoffs
Manitoba is not ready to follow Quebec's lead in allowing hockey fans to attend NHL playoff games, while Alberta is opening the doors for 12 front-line health workers to watch the Canadian post-season opener on Wednesday in Edmonton. While Alberta Prem...