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Djokovic has eye on making history

NEW YORK As big a deal as finally winning an Olympic gold medal was to Novak Djokovic, as much as he has accomplished in tennis — the men’s-record 24 Grand Slam trophies, the 99 total titles, the most weeks at No. 1 for any player — do not for a moment think he is satisfied as the U.S. Open begins.

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August 26, 2024
Judge is one of five to hit 50 three times
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Judge is one of five to hit 50 three times

NEW YORK Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit his 50th homer of the season on Sunday, connecting in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies. Then he hit No. 51 in the seventh in a 10-3 victory.

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August 26, 2024
Bonds at peace with his legacy
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Bonds at peace with his legacy

Slugger says he’s given up on Cooperstown as he’s honoured by Pirates

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August 26, 2024
Paradox at the plate
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Paradox at the plate

Jansen started game with Jays in June, and will finish it with Red Sox

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3 mins  |
August 26, 2024
Member of U.K. journalist team dies after Russian missile hits hotel
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Member of U.K. journalist team dies after Russian missile hits hotel

KYIV, UKRAINE A British safety adviser working with a team of journalists was killed after a Russian missile struck a hotel in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, Reuters news agency confirmed.

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August 26, 2024
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Telegram CEO Durov arrested in Paris

NICE, FRANCE The founder and CEO of the messaging service Telegram was detained at a Paris airport on an arrest warrant alleging his platform has been used for money laundering, drug trafficking and other offences, French media reported Sunday.

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August 26, 2024
Israel and Hezbollah trade intense fire then pull back
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Israel and Hezbollah trade intense fire then pull back

Cross-border attacks come as truce talks end without a deal

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August 26, 2024
Non-Jewish community should stand up against hate
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Non-Jewish community should stand up against hate

In response to more than 100 Jewish institutions across Canada receiving identical bomb threats, Deborah Lyons, Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, wrote, “These threats against the Jewish community are intended to intimidate and sow fear.

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August 26, 2024
A weekend of violence in Hamilton
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A weekend of violence in Hamilton

Police responded to two shootings, an assault and potentially catastrophic’ encounter Saturday night

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August 26, 2024
City has chance to capitalize on runway proposal
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City has chance to capitalize on runway proposal

The Toronto Island airport is an issue that never dies. Sleeping like a public policy Godzilla, it periodically awakens and roars.

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August 26, 2024
Canada urged to help stem flood of Chinese EVs
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Canada urged to help stem flood of Chinese EVs

Top Biden adviser calls for united front’ against cheap imports at Liberal retreat

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August 26, 2024
Congestion a sore point in Liberty Village
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Congestion a sore point in Liberty Village

Residents frustrated by gridlock caused by summer festivals and Gardiner construction

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August 26, 2024
Companies brace for ripple effects
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Companies brace for ripple effects

Credit rating agency warns rail stoppage could cost Canadian economy $341 million per day

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August 26, 2024
CUPE vice-president Hahn doth protest too much
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CUPE vice-president Hahn doth protest too much

When someone finds it necessary to repeatedly declare that he’s not an antisemite, he’s probably an antisemite.

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August 26, 2024
The Taylor effect is real ... ready for it?
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The Taylor effect is real ... ready for it?

Pop superstar's November tour dates lead to spike in city's hotel, short-term rental prices

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4 mins  |
August 26, 2024
Child's death sparks calls for probe
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Child's death sparks calls for probe

Neveah, 4, had been in child protection system before being returned to mother

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6 mins  |
August 26, 2024
What does it mean to me? Everything'
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What does it mean to me? Everything'

Users of Moss Park safe drug site fear losing a lifeline when centre closes

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August 26, 2024
Captain shows he's still got it
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Captain shows he's still got it

Bradley overtakes Scott for lead on a wild and windy day at Castle Pines

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3 mins  |
August 25, 2024
Loss increases pressure on United
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Loss increases pressure on United

Manchester City's Erling Haaland scored his seventh Premier League hat trick.

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August 25, 2024
EYES ON THE PRIZE
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EYES ON THE PRIZE

Toronto-born Raducanu confident she can compete for another title

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August 25, 2024
Ohtani has history in his sights
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Ohtani has history in his sights

After becoming baseball's fastest to 40-40, he has a shot to be the first member of 50-50 club

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August 25, 2024
Lamoriello policy cuts against the grain
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Lamoriello policy cuts against the grain

It was a social media post clearly meant to cause a stir. If Anthony Duclair presumably knew what he was getting into when he signed a four-year deal worth $14 million (U.S.) with the New York Islanders last month — if he knew about Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello’s well-publicized policy against non-playoff beards and long hair, among other forms of self-expression — Duclair certainly didn’t seem to mind thrusting Lamoriello’s policy into the spotlight.

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August 25, 2024
IN THE ZONE
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IN THE ZONE

Francis goes from player of the week to almost throwing a no-hitter

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August 25, 2024
I would have died without supervised consumption site
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I would have died without supervised consumption site

Guy Felicella, with his three children, says Ontario's plan to close safe consumption sites isn't \"about doing the 'right thing.' It's political. And it will kill people.\"

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August 25, 2024
What needs shuffling this fall?
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What needs shuffling this fall?

In a recurring feature, Susan Delacourt, a small-l liberal, and Matt Gurney, a small-c conservative, bring their different perspectives - and shared commitment to civil disagreement to the political debates of the moment

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August 25, 2024
Crackdowns ensnare students around the world
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Crackdowns ensnare students around the world

U.K., Australia and Canada are slashing amount of foreigners allowed to study in their countries

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August 25, 2024
Inside a killer's mind
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Inside a killer's mind

In the months leading up to Jackie Buckle's murder, the son who killed her sought help in hospital on 18 occasions. The case reveals the failures of the mental-health and justice systems

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August 25, 2024
Meet the Masked One
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Meet the Masked One

We asked an illustrator to create a Toronto superhero - based on a raccoon, of course

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August 25, 2024
FOOD HALL OF FAME
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FOOD HALL OF FAME

The CNE is celebrating some of its most iconic eats. Here's what made the list

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August 25, 2024
Astronauts' return pushed to February
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Astronauts' return pushed to February

SpaceX to bring duo home after NASA avoids troubled Boeing capsule

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August 25, 2024