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Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 9-14
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 9-14: March 9: Actor Joyce Van Patten is 91. Actor Trish Van Devere is 84. Singer John Cale (The Velvet Underground) is 83. Singer Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere and the Raiders is 83. TV anchor Charles Gibson is 82. Guitarist Robin Trower (Procol Harum) is 80. Guitarist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Soccer unveils new philanthropic programs, offers details on World Cup tickets
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
TORONTO — Canada Soccer unveiled two new philanthropic programs Monday, one partnering with Infinity Records and award-winning Canadian producer Boi-1da and the other linking an expanded Canada Red supporters’ club program to tickets for Canada’s games at the 2026 World Cup. Boi-1da (pronounced Boy Wonder) has been named Canada Soccer’s first “national teams music ambassador” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!India looks to press ‘advantage’ against Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A storied cricket rivalry will add a new chapter when India and Australia square off in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday. And it will come with a bit of controversy. While Pakistan is hosting the tournament, India has played all of its games in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Self-taught painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at age 73
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
LONDON (AP) — Scottish painter Jack Vettriano, known for his works showing elegant men and women on dreamlike beaches, has been found dead in his apartment in France, his publicist said Monday. He was 73. British media reported there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death on Saturday. Vettriano, born Jack Hoggan, was a self-taught ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inter star Dimarco to miss Feyenoord match with thigh injury, could be out for 3 weeks
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan will be missing one of its key players for the Champions League round of 16 against Feyenoord. Federico Dimarco had to be substituted early in the second half of Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Napoli with a hamstring injury. The wing-back had earlier given his team the lead with a stunning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trudeau headed home from London after visiting King Charles, Europe security summit
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed back to Ottawa, after ending his London visit with an audience with King Charles. Trudeau was in London for a weekend security summit, making Canada the only non-European nation represented in talks on how to ensure a possible Ukraine ceasefire actually holds. Analysts say Trudeau’s visit was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Trudeau visits King Charles before trip home
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Trudeau meets with King Charles before trip home Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with King Charles today before leaving London for Ottawa. Trudeau was received by the King in the saloon at Sandringham House. The prime minister was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French skier Cyprien Sarrazin recovering well after head injury, still unsure about racing again
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
PARIS (AP) — French skier Cyprien Sarrazin says he is recovering fast after his head injury in December but remains unsure about whether he will return to competitive skiing. Sarrazin underwent surgery for bleeding near the brain after crashing during preparations for the World Cup downhill in Bormio, Italy. Two months after the crash, Sarrazin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In-form Atletico Madrid looks to end its Champions League slump against city rival Real Madrid
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
MADRID (AP) — The Madrid derby takes center stage in the round of 16 of the Champions League, with Atletico Madrid in a commanding position to try to finally get the best of rival Real Madrid in the European competition. Madrid, the record 15-time European champion, has been a thorn for Atletico in the Champions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gerard Bourgoin, leading figure of French soccer, has died at 85
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
AUXERRE, France (AP) — Gérard Bourgoin, the former president of soccer club Auxerre who also chaired the French league, has died, his former team said on Monday. He was 85. Bourgoin was a major sponsor of the club and its vice-president when it grew into a force to be reckoned with under coach Guy Roux, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Topps’ debut patch cards have become a sought-after collectible for some young major leaguers
By Canadian Press on March 3rd, 2025
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cam Booser’s bumpy road to the major leagues included arm and back injuries, along with a stint as a carpenter in his native Seattle. Such an unlikely big league debut was worth commemorating, and he was determined to track down a specific memento — a one-of-a-kind baseball card that included a ... Read More »
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