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Iran says team’s base camp for World Cup has been moved to Mexico from the U.S.

Iran’s soccer team says it has moved its base camp for the World Cup to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA, the president of the Iran Football Federation said Saturday in a statement.

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications, according to a statement released by his family.

B.C. Hotel Association blames bad messaging for World Cup vacancies, calls for reset

The British Columbia Hotel Association is blaming flawed “messaging” for vacancies heading into next month’s FIFA World Cup, that has left tourists with the false impression no rooms are available.

Pinango and Springer each drive in two runs, Gausman in form as Jays top Pirates 6-2

Yohendrick Pinango and George Springer hit two-run doubles and starter Kevin Gausman pitched into the seventh inning as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night.

Raptors' Barnes voted to NBA's second all-defensive team

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes was selected to the NBA’s all-defensive second team Friday.

Mercedes' Russell takes pole ahead of Antonelli for sprint race at F1’s Canadian GP

George Russell won pole for Saturday’s sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix, beating teammate and Formula One points leader Kimi Antonelli to secure a one-two for Mercedes on the starting grid.

Carolina Hurricanes anthem singer touched by praise for bilingual 'O Canada'

The singer who performed a bilingual version of “O Canada” in North Carolina ahead of the Hurricanes-Canadiens NHL playoff game on Thursday says he’s surprised and honoured by the praise he’s getting.

NASCAR's Kyle Busch was short of breath, coughing up blood day before his death, 911 call reveals

NASCAR driver Kyle Busch experienced shortness of breath, felt he was overheating and was coughing up blood the day before his death, according to a 911 call obtained Friday by The Associated Press.

An SNL 'All Drug Olympics?' Not quite. But these Enhanced Games are no joke

“The Enhanced Games,” featuring 50 athletes who have been free to use performance enhancers of their choice and will compete in track, swimming and weightlifting, is set for Sunday in Las Vegas.

Jordan Spieth shoots 62 and trails by 1 among early finishers at his hometown Byron Nelson

Jordan Spieth started his back nine — the front side of TPC Craig Ranch — with six consecutive birdies on the way to a 9-under 62 in the second round Friday.

Teenage phenom Kimi Antonelli chases fourth straight F1 win at Canadian Grand Prix

Rival drivers aren’t surprised by Kimi Antonelli’s dominant start to the Formula One season at just 19 years old.

Former F1 driver Gilles Villeneuve named historic figure in Quebec

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette has named the late Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve a historic figure of Quebec.

Cheverie up for second straight PWHL coach award, MacLeod and Sparre also finalists

Montreal’s Kori Cheverie, Ottawa’s Carla MacLeod, and Boston’s Kris Sparre are the finalists for the 2026 Professional Women’s Hockey League coach of the year award, the leaguer announced Friday.

Canada remains undefeated at hockey world championship with 3-1 win over Slovenia

Canada beat Slovenia 3-1 to make it five wins from five games at the ice hockey world championship on Friday.

‘Kind of a Big Deal’: Animated short doc examines highs, lows of Sinclair’s career

Canadian soccer great Christine Sinclair never fancied the spotlight as a player, and that hasn’t changed in retirement.