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‘Dances With Wolves’ actor gets 37 years in prison for sexual assault

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:54:50 GMT

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Nathan Chasing Horse, who acted in "Dances With Wolves", was sentenced this week by a Nevada judge to life in prison for sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls.

A jury had already found him guilty of 13 charges, mostly involving sexual assault against three women.

The victims and their families told Judge Jessica Peterson tha

Twins pursue reversal of fortunes in series opener vs. Jays

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:05:12 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays are riding completely different streaks entering the opener of a four-game series on Thursday in Minneapolis.

The Twins took two of three games from the Blue Jays on April 10-12, part of a four-game winning streak.

Since the streak ended, they have since lost 11 of 13 games, including a 5-3 defeat to the visiting Seattle

Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network to Toronto

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:17:55 GMT

DUBAI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows.

Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo's Divisional Senior Vice President, said, "Our freighter service to Toronto is an importan

Menassah Distribution boosts UAE publishers' presence at Canadian Arabic Book Fair

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:01:02 GMT

SHARJAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Menassah Distribution Company has concluded its first-ever participation in the Canadian Arabic Book Fair 2026, held in Mississauga, with participation from more than 14 countries worldwide.

The participation forms part of a strategic approach that reinforces the company's role as a bridge connecting Emirati creativity with readers around the world, while accelerating the reach

Feature: U.S. journalist, author's observations on China's dynamic tech story

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:45:23 GMT

"It was a big shift in not a very long period of time, from whether China could even participate, to a place where its giants were setting the pace," U.S. journalist and author Rebecca A. Fannin told Xinhua in a recent interview.

by Xinhua writer Yang Shilong

NEW YORK, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Rebecca A. Fannin's career began far from the high-voltage world of global technology. The small-town

NHL roundup: Flyers KO Penguins with OT win in Game 6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:19:10 GMT

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Cam York scored at 17:32 of overtime, propelling the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Wednesday.

After winning the first three games of the best-of-seven series, the Flyers lost Games 4 and 5 and struggled to find their offensive footing for much of Game 6.

NBA roundup: Rockets, Pistons stay alive with Game 5 wins

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back into their first-round playoff series with a 99-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Alperen Sengun scored 14 points with nine rebounds and eight assists while Amen Thompson added 15

MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen. It was the second strai

Cavs come from behind to take 3-2 series lead vs. Raptors

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:13 GMT

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Dennis Schroder scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and James Harden finished with 23 points, rallying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 125-120 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series Wednesday night.

Fourth-seeded Cleveland, which trailed by 12 points on multiple occasions, has won all three of it

Alexandre Texier lifts Canadiens to 3-2 series lead over Lightning

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:19:16 GMT

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Alexandre Texier netted a tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the visiting Montreal Canadiens took control of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series by holding off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

The Canadiens grabbed a 3-2 edge in the best-of-seven series, and they head home to Montreal for Game 6 on Friday.<

Canada selected to host new multinational defence bank

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:44:20 GMT

TORONTO, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Canada has been selected to host a new multinational defence bank as negotiations among the founding countries ended in Montreal on Wednesday, the Globe and Mail reported.

Reuters reported that the decision was made after the final of three rounds of negotiations hosted by Canada and involving the 19 founding countries of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.

Ottawa h

TUC 2026: Indian men finish second in Group A after losing to defending champions China

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:23:33 GMT

Copenhagen [Denmark], April 29 (ANI): The Indian men's team finished second in Group A after their spirited effort was not enough to beat defending champions China in their last round robin clash of the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Wednesday, according to a release.

Having beaten Canada and Australia in their earlier group clashes, both India and China were assured of a quarterfinal berth, a

Blue Jays rout Red Sox to win three-game set

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Ernie Clement hit a two-run homer Wednesday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Boston Red Sox 8-1 in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three singles and a walk for the Blue Jays, who completed a 4-2 homestand. Brandon Valenzuela contributed two hits with a homer and a walk.

Willson Contreras had two

Abdullah bin Zayed receives Canadian Prime Minister's Senior Advisor on Foreign, Defence & Security Policy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:33:57 GMT

ABU DHABI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Canadian Prime Minister's Senior Advisor on Foreign, Defence, and Security Policy, Scott Gilmore, to review regional developments.

The meeting addressed the repercussions of the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks that targeted the UAE and a number of brot

James Harden's turnover issues plaguing Cavaliers vs. Raptors

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:55:09 GMT

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James Harden's playoff history has a common theme throughout his 17-year career. Only Utah Jazz legends Karl Malone and John Stockton have appeared in more postseason games without winning an NBA championship.

Harden's shortcomings in the postseason are front and center as his Cleveland Cavaliers return home for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series

Blue Jays' George Springer trending toward return vs. Red Sox

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:25:09 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays could have George Springer back in the lineup Wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of their three-game series with the visiting Boston Red Sox.

The Blue Jays ended Boston's three-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory on Tuesday.

Springer has been on the injured list with a broken left big toe. The injury was sustained when he foule

Guardians' Travis Bazzana eager to make mark in finale vs. Rays

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:40:26 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians didn't call up top prospect Travis Bazzana on Tuesday to keep him on the bench, throwing him into the lineup at second base just hours after his promotion from Triple-A Columbus.

Bazzana, 23, will be back in the lineup on Wednesday afternoon as Cleveland concludes its three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

A quality pit

MLB roundup: Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark in the major leagues, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years.

Trey Yesavage shines in season debut as Jays blank Red Sox

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:55:16 GMT

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Trey Yesavage pitched 5 1/3 sharp innings in his season debut Tuesday night and the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the visiting Boston Red Sox 3-0.

Yesavage (1-0) allowed four hits and no walks while striking three. He started the season on the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had two hits and an RBI while Kazuma Okamoto ha

FIFA increasing financial distribution to all 48 World Cup teams by 15%

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:55:08 GMT

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Amid widespread complaints about the cost of tickets and transportation related to World Cup games, FIFA announced Tuesday that it will hike the money received by all 48 teams participating this summer by 15%.

The national teams competing in the event in the United States, Mexico and Canada will see their preparation money rise from $1.5 million

Iran absent from FIFA Vancouver meetings due to visa issues

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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Iran's soccer federation was absent from a meeting of soccer leaders in Vancouver on Tuesday, leaving the country's participation in the upcoming World Cup still in question.

That topic wasn't covered at the convening of Asia's top soccer leaders today with FIFA president Gianni Infantino presiding, and Iran's sports minist

NHL hearing with Senators F Ridly Greig set for May 4

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:40:26 GMT

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The NHL's Department of Player Safety set a hearing for May 4 to address Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig's sucker punch of an opponent.

The department's announcement Tuesday did not describe it as an in-person hearing, which would be necessary to issue a suspension longer than five games. The Ottawa Citizen previously reported the hearing will be conducted by

Lightning, Canadiens enter pivotal Game 5 of closely contested series

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:55:06 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have returned home tied 2-2 in their Eastern Conference first-round matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, and according to coach Jon Cooper, it may not be that way if not for the play of Max Crozier.

Game 5 takes place in Tampa on Wednesday night after a two-day break following Sunday's 3-2 Lightning victory in Montreal in front of a boistero

Hailey Baptiste saves six match points to stun Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:40:25 GMT

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Hailey Baptiste upset World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and did so in dramatic fashion, saving six match points en route to a 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) victory in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

The 30th-seeded Baptiste earned the first top-five victory of her young career by handing Sabalenka only her second loss of the season. The Belarusian saw a 15-match

Vancouver police denied motorcade request for FIFA's Gianni Infantino

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:25:07 GMT

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Vancouver's police department denied a request for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to utilize a motorcade escort for his trip to the city this week for the annual FIFA Congress.

Per a report from Global News, the request was for a full motorcade escort, which would have allowed Infantino to travel through traffic lights and without interruption. Vancouver is set to ho

Red cards approved for players covering mouths at World Cup

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:25:04 GMT

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The International Football Association Board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to approve a pair of FIFA-approved amendments to address inappropriate behavior ahead of this summer's World Cup in North America

One new rule permit officials to issue red cards for any players who cover their mouth during a confrontation with an opponent or to any pla

PWHL officially passes 1M attendance mark for first time

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:55:08 GMT

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The Professional Women's Hockey League surpassed one million fans in the regular season for the first time in its three-season history, the league announced Tuesday.

In all, 120 games were played, with slightly more than 1.1 million people filling the seats for an average of 9,304 per game.

That total is an increase of 28 percent over last season, including th

Phillies fire Rob Thomson, tab Don Mattingly as interim manager

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:46 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.

USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and declined, opting to spend time with his family.

The floundering Phillies (9-19) have lost 11 of their last 12 games are tie

Long-ball White Sox chase series win vs. Angels in clash of aces

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:40:23 GMT

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Back-to-back home runs from Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas sparked the Chicago White Sox to a seven-run outburst in the seventh inning on Monday night.

While the long ball proved the key to an 8-7 home victory against the slumping Los Angeles Angels, the White Sox also are confident in their ability to play small ball -- including bunting -- as they seek t

World Series star Trey Yesavage rejoins Blue Jays to face Red Sox

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:40:28 GMT

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Trey Yesavage will try to duplicate his magic from late in 2025 when he makes his season debut Tuesday night against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

The Blue Jays dropped the opener of the three-game series against Boston 5-0 on Monday when they were held to two hits.

Yesavage began the season on the injured list with impinge

CANADA-ONTARIO-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:15:31 GMT

(260428) -- ONTARIO, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People spend leisure time under blooming cherry trees in a park in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on April 27, 2026. Cherry blossoms across Ontario have reached full bloom recently as temperatures rise, attracting numerous visitors. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

MLB roundup: Cards score 4 runs in ninth to stun Pirates

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:55:07 GMT

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Jose Fermin's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning capped a four-run rally as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a near-shutout and beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday.

St. Louis, which had lost four straight and five of six, was hitless through 6 2/3 innings and scoreless through 8 1/3 before breaking through against Dennis Santana, who came int

Ranger Suarez, Red Sox blank Blue Jays, win third straight

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:55:27 GMT

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Left-hander Ranger Suarez pitched eight innings of one-hit ball Monday night as the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.

Suarez (2-2) struck out 10 and walked one in the opener of a three-game series. Greg Weissert pitched around a double in the ninth to complete the shutout.

The Red Sox have won three in a row for the first time this se

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer placed on IL with forearm, ankle issues

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendinitis on Monday.

The 41-year-old has been one strikeout shy of a milestone 3,500 for the past nine days but couldn't hit that mark in losses to the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 18 and the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

Report: FIFA adding another yellow card amnesty for World Cup

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:40:26 GMT

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FIFA is planning to add a second yellow card 'amnesty' period for the 2026 World Cup, The Athletic reported Monday.

The FIFA Council will meet Tuesday in Vancouver to discuss new rules ahead of the first 48-team tournament in World Cup history. That reportedly will include an additional yellow card amnesty to reduce the possibility of players missing match

Tailgating to be allowed at Boston World Cup games as FIFA changes stance

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:25:15 GMT

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In an about-face, FIFA will allow tailgating for World Cup games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., the Boston World Cup host committee announced on Monday.

FIFA originally stated that tailgating would not be allowed at any of the 104 matches, which will be played June 11-July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mex

Shell announces agreement to acquire Canadian ARC Resources Ltd in US$16.4 billion deal

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:31:30 GMT

LONDON, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Shell plc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Resources Ltd., an energy company focused on the Montney shale basin in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, in a $16.4 billion deal.

The acquisition accelerates Shell's strategy by adding 370 kboe/d1 immediately across liquids and gas leading to a 4% production CAGR2 through to 2030, compared to 2025.

A comp

Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff sent packing in Madrid Round of 16

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:25:12 GMT

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Unseeded Austrian Anastasia Potapova surprised No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan and won a 7-6 (8), 6-4 battle in the Round of 16 at the Madrid Open on Monday.

Two of the top three seeds were shown the exit door, as Czech 13th seed Linda Noskova defeated No. 3 seed Coco Gauff 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (5). Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka o

Idris Elba marks 7th wedding anniversary with wife Sabrina, calls marriage "magical"

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:05:50 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 27 (ANI): Actor Idris Elba celebrated his seventh wedding anniversary with wife Sabrina Elba, marking the occasion with a heartfelt tribute and a series of nostalgic memories shared on social media, according to People.

The 'Hijack' star, 53, took to Instagram, to celebrate seven years of marriage with Sabrina, calling it a 'magical marriage' and expressing his affection for his wife.

Report: Phoenix, Vegas potential options if Whitecaps relocate

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Las Vegas and Phoenix are the top contenders to become an MLS city if the Vancouver Whitecaps were to relocate, The Athletic reported on Monday.

MLS declined to comment on the report.

Per the report, a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to conduct talks on the future of the Whitecaps, which could include relocation. Indianapolis and Sacramen

Alexander Blockx latest youngster to knock off high seed in Madrid

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:55:17 GMT

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Alexander Blockx of Belgium was the latest player to secure his first career top-10 victory when he upset Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Monday in the third round of the Madrid Open.

Blockx, 21, reached the Round of 16 for the second straight ATP Masters 1000 event after first doing so at the Monte Carlo Masters.

His first care

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer placed on IR with forearm, ankle issues

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:55:13 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed veteran right-hander Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with left ankle inflammation and right forearm tendinitis on Monday.

Kuwait's Foreign Minister holds talks with Egyptian, Omani, Canadian counterparts on regional security

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

KUWAIT, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed separately on Monday with Dr Bader Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptians Abroad; Bader Al-Busaidi, Oman's Foreign Minister, and Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, the latest regional developments.

According to the Kuwaiti News Agency, they also tackled th

Canadian PM Mark Carney announces creation of Canada's first sovereign wealth fund

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:09:29 GMT

Toronto [CanadaI], April 27 (ANI): The Canadian government has launched the country's first sovereign wealth fund called the Canada Strong Fund. It is designed to support a series of nation-building projects, with targeted developments in energy, trade, transport, data, and critical minerals to increase national resilience.

According to an address by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the fund is aimed to cata

'Bandar': Bobby Deol, Anurag Kashyap's hard hitting film locks June 5 release date

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:34:52 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 20 (ANI): The makers of 'Bandar,' which stars actor Bobby Deol in the lead, have announced the film's release date.

As per a release, the film, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is set to hit theatres worldwide on June 5 later this year.

The upcoming film brings together Bobby Deol and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap for a new project backed by Zee Studios. The movie is produced

US and Canada source gold from drug cartel mines - NYT

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:41:43 GMT

Mints in both countries receive the metal from a North American contractor who mixes dirty gold with domestic supplies, the investigation claims

The US and Canadian government mints have for years sourced coin gold from mines controlled by Colombia's Clan del Golfo drug cartel, despite vowing that all the precious met

US and Canada source gold from drug cartel mines NYT

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:41:43 GMT

Mints in both countries receive the metal from a North American contractor who mixes dirty gold with domestic supplies, the investigation claims

The US and Canadian government mints have for years sourced coin gold from mines controlled by Colombia's Clan del Golfo drug cartel, despite vowing that all the precious metal is extracted on domestic soil, according to an investigation by the New York

TUC 2026: Indian men blank Australia to seal quarterfinal berth

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:28:17 GMT

Horsens [Denmark], April 27 (ANI): Former champions India blanked Australia 5-0 in the men's Group A clash to assure themselves of a quarterfinal berth in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Monday.

India had defeated Canada 4-1 in their opening group tie and will next face top seeds China to decide the group winners. China had defeated Australia 5-0 and got the better of Canada 4-1 on Monday,

Sun Pharma to acquire Organon for $11.75 Billion in all-cash deal, eyes top-25 global pharma spot

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:07:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd announced Monday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Organon & Co. for $14.00 per share in an all-cash transaction, valuing the US-based healthcare company at an enterprise valuation of $11.75 billion.

Shares of Sun Pharma jumped over 7 per cent to Rs 1,737.20 after the company disclosed information about the acquisition and

Facing Jays, Red Sox hope managerial change sparks turnaround

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:05:15 GMT

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Boston Red Sox players have been more than open about their feelings behind the organization's decision to fire manager Alex Cora and five members of the coaching staff Saturday.

An unpopular choice made by the front office could spark an early-season turnaround, though, as Boston has won back-to-back games entering the opener of a three-game series Monday against the

Rays' Steven Matz looks for continued success against Guardians

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:25:19 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians spent the weekend on a working vacation in Toronto, playing a series against the Blue Jays and attending Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Now, they're back at home to begin a three-game set Monday against the surging Tampa Bay Rays.

Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA)

Andre De Grasse shines in 200m, Gabby Thomas breaks 11-second barrier at Botswana Grand Prix

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:43:20 GMT

Gaborone [Botswana], April 27 (ANI): Olympic champion Andre De Grasse delivered a statement performance to win the men's 200m at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix on Sunday, clocking an impressive 19.84 seconds to headline a strong showing at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event.

The Canadian star, who had earlier finished second in the 100m with a time of 9.95 seconds, returned to dominate his preferred

NBA roundup: Spurs storm past Blazers in Victor Wembanyama's return

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:19:03 GMT

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De'Aaron Fox scored 28 points and Victor Wembanyama had 27 in his return from concussion protocol, helping the visiting San Antonio Spurs to a 114-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series on Sunday.

Fox sank 11 of 17 shots from the floor and drained four 3-pointers to aid the Spurs in overcoming a 19-point

Guardians place RHP Shawn Armstrong (groin) on 15-day injured list

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a right groin strain.

The move was retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Guardians recalled right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Columbus.

Armstrong, 35, last pitched on Tuesday, retiring all three batters he faced in an 8-5 home win o

MLB roundup: Chad Tracy wins managerial debut as Red Sox top O's

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:40:33 GMT

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Willson Contreras hit a two-run home run and Connelly Early pitched into the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox won in their first game after a surprising weekend managerial change, beating the host Baltimore Orioles 5-3.

With Chad Tracy serving as interim manager after Alex Cora's Saturday firing, Ceddanne Rafaela recorded an RBI triple and a double as the Re

Thieves take down Heretics to win CDL Stage 3 Minor

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:25:13 GMT

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The Los Angeles Thieves won a best-of-five semifinal match and then rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win the grand final of the Call of Duty League Stage 3 Minor on Sunday.

Los Angeles beat OpTic Texas 3-2 in the semis and met the Miami Heretics in the grand final later in the day. The Thieves lost two straight maps before ripping

Brandon Hagel stays hot as Lightning knot series with Habs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:19:11 GMT

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Brandon Hagel scored his second goal of the game with 4:53 remaining in the third period to lift the Tampa Lightning to a 3-2 win over the Canadiens on Sunday night in Montreal.

The Lightning rallied from a 2-0 second-period deficit to even their Eastern Conference first-round series at two games apiece. The best-of-seven series shifts back to Tampa for Game 5 on W

(SP)CANADA-VANCOUVER-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP 2026-MERCHANDISE

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:16:26 GMT

(260427) -- VANCOUVER, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- FIFA World Cup 2026 souvenirs are displayed for sale inside a shop in Vancouver, Canada, April 26, 2026. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

FIFA likely to increase funding, fees for teams

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:05:18 GMT

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In response to requests by European teams to increase prize money and to assist with costs associated with their participation this summer in the World Cup, the world governing body and World Cup organizer is set to fulfill those wishes -- for all 48 participating countries.

FIFA has had discussions with national associations to boost funding, and the proposals are ex

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-NBA-PLAYOFF SERIES-CAVALIERS VS RAPTORS

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:48:55 GMT

(260427) -- TORONTO, April 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Brandon Ingram (R) of Toronto Raptors fights for a rebound with Jarrett Allen of Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2025-2026 NBA first-round playoff series basketball game between Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers in Toronto, Canada, on April 26, 2026. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Jesus Sanchez hits tiebreaking HR as Blue Jays beat Guardians

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:40:49 GMT

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Jesus Sanchez homered and drove in three runs on Sunday afternoon to help the Toronto Blue Jays earn a 4-2 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians.

Vladimir Guerrero had three hits and an RBI for the Blue Jays, who took two of three from Cleveland. Toronto starter Patrick Corbin went 4 ? innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out four and walking two.

Red Sox beat O's in first game since Alex Cora's firing

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:40:44 GMT

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Chad Tracy was in the Boston dugout as interim manager after the firing of Alex Cora following the game a day earlier. T

Raptors win low-scoring Game 4 over Cavaliers to level series

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:19:17 GMT

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Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes each scored 23 points Sunday afternoon and the Toronto Raptors held off the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 93-89, to even the best-of-seven first-round playoff series at 2-2.

Game 5 of the series is Wednesday at Cleveland.

RJ Barrett added 18 points for the Raptors, and Collin Murray-Boyles scored 15 with 10 rebounds. Jakob Poe

Angels place Logan O'Hoppe on IL, DFA Jordan Romano

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:55:08 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels placed catcher Logan O'Hoppe on the 10-day injured with a left wrist fracture prior to Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals.

The Angels also designated right-handers Jordan Romano and Shaun Anderson for assignment. Right-hander Jose Fermin was recalled from Triple-A Salt-Lake and catcher Sebastian Rivero and left-hander Joey Lucchesi

Senators' Ridly Greig to have hearing with NHL

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:55:09 GMT

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Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for roughing Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker.

The date and time of the hearing has yet to be determined.

Per the Ottawa Citizen, the hearing will transpire over the phone, therefore Greig cannot be suspended for more than five games.

The incide

China's global crackdown shadows Uyghur activism, rights advocacy

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:54 GMT

Munich [Germany], April 26 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting a series of international engagements aimed at exposing what it describes as China's ongoing repression of Uyghurs, intensifying global attention on China's policies in East Turkistan.

The Uyghur community is mourning the death of prominent intellectual and activist Ahmet Igemberdi, who passed away on Apr

Vancouver wins first pick in PWHL draft

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:55:14 GMT

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The Vancouver Goldeneyes have secured the first pick in the 2026 Professional Women's Hockey League Draft, with Olympic gold medal-winning defenseman Caroline Harvey expected to be their selection.

The PWHL awards its No. 1 draft choice in a manner that differs from other pro leagues, using what has been dubbed th

Royals call on stellar veteran RHP Seth Lugo vs. Angels

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:40:25 GMT

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The Kansas City Royals will go for their first series sweep of the season when they host the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night.

The Royals rapped out 14 hits and benefited from 10 walks in a 12-1 rout of the Angels on Saturday.

Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo (1-1, 1.15 ERA) will oppose left-hander Reid Detmers (1-2, 4.08) in the series finale -- a rare nat

Padres, D-backs visit 'Petco South' in Mexico City one more time

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:05:12 GMT

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Arizona outfielder Alek Thomas took the field with the Mexican flag as a cape in honor of his mother's heritage and followed that entrance with a two-run homer against San Diego in the first game of the Mexico City Series on Saturday.

It was not enough to keep the Padres from remaining undefeated in the Mexico City Series history.

The Padres beat the Diamondb

Nationals SS Nasim Nunez playing 'nasty' against White Sox

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:40:24 GMT

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Washington Nationals shortstop Nasim Nunez delivered two hits, four RBIs and a stolen base during Saturday's 6-3, 10-inning victory against the host Chicago White Sox.

Nunez acknowledged he was aiming to emulate one of his favorite players, current New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor -- a path that might serve Nunez well again Sunday afternoon when Washington

CHINA-TIANJIN-NIGHTTIME TOURISM (CN)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:45:16 GMT

(260426) -- TIANJIN, April 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Foreign tourists order food at a restaurant in the Italian Style Area of Tianjin, north China, April 24, 2026. In recent years, Tianjin has become a popular tourist destination, as the city keeps enriching its nighttime experience by expanding tourism scenarios and diversifying business formats. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Guardians need to cut down on defensive lapses vs. Blue Jays

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:40:29 GMT

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The visiting Cleveland Guardians could use improved fielding Sunday afternoon to help their chances in the rubber match of the three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays took the middle game of the three-game series on Saturday 5-3 with some help from some shaky Guardians defense.

Guardians second baseman Juan Brito let Daulton Varsho's gro

MLB roundup: Red Sox rout Orioles, fire manager Alex Cora

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:19:18 GMT

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Garrett Crochet pitched six shutout innings and Andruw Monasterio drilled a late-game grand slam as the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game losing streak in dominant fashion with a 17-1 win over the host Baltimore Orioles Saturday afternoon.

Later on Saturday, the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and five others on staff. Chad Tracy, the club's manager at Triple-A

Whitecaps continue hot home streak, down Rapids

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:19:08 GMT

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Brian White scored a brace to lead the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.

Cheikh Sabaly also scored a goal for Vancouver (8-1-0, 24 points), which won its fourth straight match, all at home. Yohei Takaoka made two saves for the Whitecaps, who remained three points behind the first-place San Jose Earthquakes, a 3-

NHL roundup: Wild level series with Stars on Matt Boldy's OT winner

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:09:42 GMT

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Matt Boldy scored with 29 seconds left in overtime to give the Minnesota Wild a 3-2 win over the visiting Dallas Stars to level their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series at 2-2 on Saturday evening in St. Paul, Minn.

Brock Faber had a goal and an assist, Marcus Foligno also scored and Jesper Wallstedt made 43 saves for the Wild, who dominated the serie

Oilers in familiar spot trailing high-scoring Ducks in series

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:07:52 GMT

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The Edmonton Oilers need to repeat history. Again.

The Oilers are looking to kick off yet another series comeback when they continue their Western Conference first-round playoff series on the road against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

During runs to the Stanley Cup final in each of the past two springs, the Oilers have erased a handful of series deficits. They w

Canadiens seek full control of overtime-laden Lightning series in Game 4

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:07:20 GMT

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The Canadiens look to build a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 Sunday night in Montreal.

Lane Hutson's goal at 2:09 of overtime in Game 3 Friday night gave the Canadiens a 3-2 win and a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. They now look to move within a game of advancing before the

David Martinez's goal lifts LAFC over Minnesota United

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:06:13 GMT

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David Martinez's goal in the ninth minute was the lone score as Los Angeles FC defeated Minnesota United in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday.

For LAFC (6-2-2, 20 points), the win was its first since a victory over reigning CONCACAF champions Cruz Azul on April 7.

Minnesota (5-3-2, 17 points) hadn't lost since a 6-0 defeat to Vancouver on March 15. Loons goal

Hurricanes sweep Senators in first-round series

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:38 GMT

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Logan Stankoven's power-play goal midway through the third period broke a tie for Carolina, and the Hurricanes never trailed in defeating host Ottawa 4-2 on Saturday afternoon to eliminate the Senators from the playoffs.

The Hurricanes completed a four-game sweep in the best-of-seven, first-round Eastern Conference series.

Sebastian Aho scored two empty-net

Blue Jays hold on to get one back from Guardians

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:34 GMT

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Kevin Gausman pitched an effective 6 2/3 innings, Kazuma Okamoto homered and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Saturday afternoon.Gausman (2-1) allowed two runs, six hits and no walks with three strikeouts.Louis Varland allowed one run on two singles and a double in the ninth to pick up his second save.Andres Gimenez keyed a three-ru

Alexander Zverev holds strong to remain perfect in Madrid openers

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:25 GMT

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Second-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany maintained his composure to nab a three-set win to keep up his perfect record in opening round matches at the Mutua Madrid Open by taking down Argentina's Mariano Navone 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 on Saturday.

The two-time Madrid Open winner improved to 9-0 in his first match at the tournament after receiving a first round bye. Zverev conve

Prince Owusu leads CF Montreal over NYCFC

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:05:11 GMT

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Prince Owusu scored a first-half goal on Saturday afternoon to help lead CF Montreal to a 1-0 victory over New York City FC.

Thomas Gillier made a pair of saves for Montreal (3-6-0, nine points), who won their second straight game since firing head coach Marco Donadel and hiring interim Philippe Eullaffroy on April 12. Montreal posted five shots on target to New York

Atlanta United snaps losing streak with win over Toronto FC

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:40:28 GMT

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Alexey Miranchuk deposited a terrific free-kick goal, Tristan Muyumba powered in the eventual game-winner and visiting Atlanta United snapped a four-match losing streak with a 2-1 win over Toronto FC on Saturday afternoon.In a game light on shots on target, goalkeeper Lucas Hoyos recorded one save for Atlanta (2-7-1, 7 points), which ended an 0-4-1 rut and won for t

Iga Swiatek withdraws from Madrid with illness

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:55:21 GMT

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Iga Swiatek withdrew from the Mutua Madrid Open after suffering from an illness in her round-of-32 match against Ann Li on Saturday.

The No. 4 seed Swiatek lost the first set to the No. 31 seed Li but jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the second set, winning 16 of 21 points on the way to winning that set in 39 minutes.

However, the six-time Grand Slam Champion looked

Blue Jays: Nathan Lukes (hamstring) to IL; Trey Yesavage (shoulder) close to return

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:25:10 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays added yet another player to the injured list Saturday when outfielder Nathan Lukes was placed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain.

In Friday night's 8-6 loss to the visiting Cleveland Guardians, Lukes led off the Toronto first against Gavin Williams with a double to right but hobbled into second with left hamstring discomfort. He was replac

Dan Vladar good to go for Flyers in Game 4; Penguins turn to Arturs Silovs

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:05:11 GMT

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The Philadelphia Flyers are soaring through their first-round playoff series thanks to Dan Vladar, who has been confirmed to start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

Philadelphia leads the best-of-seven series 3-0 after notching a pair of wins in Pittsburgh followed by a 5-2 home victory Wedn

Raptors 'expect the unexpected' from Cavaliers in Game 4

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:19:12 GMT

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The Toronto Raptors understand they must be ready for anything Sunday afternoon when they attempt to even their Eastern Conference first-round series with the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after the Raptors' 126-104 home victory in Game 3 on Thursday.

'Every game in this series so far, it was diff

F Arnau Farnos signs first-team contract with NYCFC

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:55:13 GMT

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New York City FC signed forward Arnau Farnos to a first-team contract through the rest of this season, the team announced Saturday.

The deal also has an option for an extension through the 2027-28 season.

Farnos, 23, previously signed four short-term agreements with the franchise.

'Arnau has taken advantage of his opportunities with both the first team a

Iran crisis, World Cup tensions overshadow FIFA Congress in Vancouver

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:50:42 GMT

Football's power brokers meet in Vancouver on Thursday asFIFAconvenes its 76th Congress, a high stakes gathering less than two months before the biggestWorld Cupever opens across Canada, Mexico and the United States

TheIran war, World Cup logistical headaches and the unresolved question of Russia's international ban are set to feature in discussions among roughly 1,600 delegates from more than 200 member associat

Government of Canada to support Saskatchewan business ecosystems

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:57 GMT

April 29, 2026 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support technology scale-up services for

Matchups set for Friday's 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round on ESPN networks

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:55:24 GMT

State of the Air" report from the American Lung Association showed soot and smog levels in Indiana do not paint a healthy picture.

Emissions data taken between 2022 and 2024 found several counties received "C," "D," and "F" grades.

Tiffany Nichols, director of advocacy for the A

Ohio family reflects on foster care success story

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:26:13 GMT

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month and foster families across Ohio are sharing stories of how they were brought together.

Brothers Caleb and Dylan w

FIFA introduces new World Cup red-card rules to combat racism

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:40:42 GMT

World Cupplayers who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combatingracism, world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday.

In a statement following a meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Vancouver,FIFAconfirmed that the rule was one of two law changes that would be introduced at this year's World Cup.

"At th

Matchup set for Wednesday's 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round on ESPN networks

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:15:00 GMT

Calling for an end to hunger for OR immigrants this May Day

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:26:38 GMT

On May Day, thousands of Oregonians will continue a yearly tradition of rallying in support of immigrant communities across the state.

Oregon Food Bank is helping to organize events in Salem and Ontario and is calling on state leaders to offer access to food assistance for all residen

Australia didn't vote for this war, but it's fighting it anyway

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Australia is entangled in a war it never voted for, with silence masking how deeply its alliances and infrastructure make it complicit, writesHassan El Biali.

WHILE THE UNITED STATES bombs Iran, Australia says nothing because saying nothing is the plan. A look at howAUKUSandPine Gaphave turned Australian soil into a de facto participant in a war no Australian ever voted for.

I was watching footage from the

War Minus the Shooting: Sports and World Politics

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5 Things to Know About Vikings 3rd Round Draft Pick Domonique Orange

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:57:21 GMT

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EAGAN, Minn.Citrus will be in season for Minnesota a little early this year.

The Vikings drafted former Iowa State defensive lineman Domonique Orange82nd overallthis past weekend.

Listed at 6-foot-2 3/8 and 322 pounds, "Big Citrus" adds more power to the Vikings front along with Caleb Banks, whom they drafted18th overall.

"Big Citrus" comes to Minnesota with 50 col