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Alexander Zverev reaches the French Open final on the day his court case is resolved in Germany
PARIS (AP) - Alexander Zverev moved a win away from his first Grand Slam title with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open semifinals on Friday, the same day a pending domest...
Jun 07, 2024
Jasmine Paolini reaches both the singles and doubles finals at the French Open
PARIS (AP) - Jasmine Paolini will play in the women's doubles and singles finals at the French Open, after getting to the team event with Sara Errani by defeating Marta Kostyuk and Elena-Gabriela Ruse...
Jun 07, 2024
B.C. to replace fleet of air ambulances by next fall, Premier David Eby says
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province will be replacing its fleet of air ambulance planes by the fall of next year. Eby says the 12 new Beechcraft King Air ambulances will b...
Jun 07, 2024
Canadian cricketers defeat Ireland for first-ever win at ICC Men's T20 World Cup
WESTBURY - Canada staved off an Irish comeback to record its first-ever win at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on Friday, defeating Ireland by 12 runs to even its record at 1-1 Rallying from a slow start,...
Jun 07, 2024
UN will describe Israel and Hamas as violating children's rights in armed conflict
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. secretary-general will list Israel and Hamas as violating the rights and protection of children in armed conflict in an upcoming annual report to the Security Council. A...
Jun 07, 2024
After attempted bribe, jury reaches verdict in case of 7 Minnesotans accused of pandemic-era fraud
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A jury reached a verdict Friday in the case against seven Minnesota residents accused in a scheme to steal more than $40 million that was supposed to feed children during the pandem...
Jun 07, 2024
Man who killed Quebec student in 2000 pleads guilty to separate attempted murder
QUBEC - The man who was convicted earlier this year in the first-degree murder of a Quebec junior college student in 2000 has pleaded guilty in a second cold case. Marc-Andr Grenon admitted Friday to ...
Jun 07, 2024
Elks and Riders, once proud CFL teams fallen on hard times, seek redemption in 2024
EDMONTON - The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks both have green as their primary colour. But Saturday's season-opening matchup between the teams at Commonwealth Stadium will feature signific...
Jun 07, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz reaches his first French Open final by beating Jannik Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3
PARIS (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz reached his first French Open final by beating Jannik Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday, making the 21-year-old from Spain the youngest man to reach a Grand Slam tit...
Jun 07, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz reaches his first French Open final by beating Jannik Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3
PARIS (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz reached his first French Open final by beating Jannik Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday, making the 21-year-old from Spain the youngest man to reach a Grand Slam tit...
Jun 07, 2024
