• The Canadian Press

    Brodie Kresser's 3 RBIs help West Virginia beat Grand Canyon 5-2 at Tuscon Regional

    TUSCON, Ariz. (AP) — Brodie Kresser went 2 for 3 with three RBIs — including a two-out single in the bottom of the fourth that gave West Virginia the lead for good — and the Mountaineers beat Grand Canyon 5-2 Saturday night at the Tuscon Regional.

  • The Canadian Press

    Makhachev beats Poirier by submission at UFC 302 to defend lightweight title

    NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Islam Makhachev defended his lightweight title and extended his winning streak to 14 fights, third-longest in UFC history, by getting a submission victory over Dustin Poirier in the fifth round on Saturday night at UFC 302. Overcoming one of the sport's accomplished veterans and a crowd that was against him from the start, Makhachev ran his record to 26-1 and said afterward he may move up in weight for another challenge. There's certainly not much left for the Russian at 155

  • The Canadian Press

    Parade for Israel in NYC focuses on solidarity this year as Gaza war casts a grim shadow

    NEW YORK (AP) — An annual New York City parade for Israel that draws thousands of people is scheduled to hit the streets Sunday with heightened security and a focus on solidarity during the war in Gaza. The parade comes almost eight months after the unprecedented Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, the deadliest in Israel's history. The parade in the past was dubbed “Celebrate Israel,” but organizers said the exuberant atmosphere would be paused this year given the war and Israeli hostages still being held