By Canadian Press on April 29th, 2025
OTTAWA — After a brutal election night Monday, the NDP finds itself without a leader or official party status — but with the prospect of holding the balance of power with a minority Liberal government. There is a “paradox” in the party’s situation, said Karl Bélanger, former NDP strategist and president of Traxxion Strategies. “Even ... Read More »
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OTTAWA — The Prime Minister’s Office says Mark Carney and Donald Trump have agreed to meet in person in the near future. An account of a call between the two leaders, issued today by the PMO, says Trump congratulated Carney on his federal election victory. More coming. The Canadian Press... Read More »
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WINNIPEG — Gabriel Vilardi doesn’t expect to swoop in and save the day for the struggling Winnipeg Jets. He does, though, hope to “make a big impact” for the team when he returns from injury in Wednesday’s critical Game 5 playoff match against the St. Louis Blues. “I’m not going to be Superman or anything ... Read More »
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REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s willing to make a fresh start with Ottawa following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s federal election win for the Liberals. Moe told reporters Tuesday a better relationship with the new government hinges on Carney changing energy policies and promoting development. “This is an opportunity for each one and ... Read More »
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic has stepped up to pay the entire expected cost of restoring a vandalized mural depicting Kobe and Gigi Bryant in downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers’ new guard made a $5,000 donation Tuesday to cover the entire goal of a GoFundMe page created by artist Louie Palsino. ... Read More »
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It’s on to fall camp for the Atlantic Coast Conference and new North Carolina coach Bill Belichick. Belichick was the buzziest offseason addition for the ACC when the six-time Super Bowl championship-winning head coach agreed to take over the Tar Heels — his first time as a college head coach. Belichick has had plenty of ... Read More »
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will lead a minority government after a very close general election race that left the Liberals just three seats shy of a majority. Just before 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Elections Canada showed the Liberals projected to win 169 ridings after flipping one riding in Quebec from the Bloc ... Read More »
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NEW YORK (AP) — The 150 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base salaries are in parentheses: AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (5) — ... Read More »
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NEW YORK (AP) — The 24 remaining free agents: AMERICAN LEAGUE BOSTON (1) —James Paxton, lhp. CHICAGO (1) — Dominic Leone, rhp. KANSAS CITY (2) — Robbie Grossman, of; Will Smith, lhp. MINNESOTA (1) — Anthony DeSclafani, rhp. NEW YORK (1) — Anthony Rizzo, 1b; TEXAS (2) — Matt Duffy, 3b; David Robertson, rhp. ATHLETICS ... Read More »
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NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander Brooks Raley, who is recovering from elbow surgery last May, on Tuesday finalized a one-year contract with the New York Mets that guarantees $1.85 million. A seven-year major league veteran, Raley made eight appearances for the Mets last year before getting hurt, the last on April 19. The 36-year-old has ... Read More »
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The top seed in the Eastern Conference and the defending Stanley Cup champion can advance to the second round of the playoffs on Wednesday night, while the NHL’s best team in the regular season resumes a first-round playoff series that is proving to be tougher than many expected. The Washington Capitals return home on the ... Read More »
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