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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The next president of the International Olympic Committee is a former Zimbabwe swimmer who is Africa's most decorated Olympian and a minister in a government often accused of oppressing political opposition.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The next president of the International Olympic Committee is a former Zimbabwe swimmer who is Africa's most decorated Olympian and a minister in a government often accused of oppressing political opposition.

LAHTI — Canada's Alex Loutitt won the bronze medal in the large hill competition at the final World Cup women's ski jumping event of the season.

TORONTO — Toronto FC has sent fullback/wingback Richie Laryea to England to see a specialist to get a handle on his hamstring injury.

David Anderson doesn't know what will happen April 2, but he is preparing for the worst. Earlier this month, United States President Donald Trump paused proposed 25 per cent tariffs on some Canadian and Mexican goods until April 2. Should the U.S.

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman John Prokop to a one-year contract, the NHL club announced Thursday. His contract will begin in the 2025-26 season.

UIJEONGBU-SI — Canada's Rachel Homan earned two wins Thursday to secure a playoff spot at the LGT World Women's Curling Championship.

SAITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium on Thursday.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kyler Filewich doesn't go to the free-throw line looking for style points, just those that count on the scoreboard for Wofford. That's why the 6-foot-9 center from Winnipeg, Man.

Jenna Buglioni wants to throw her gloves and stick in the air in celebration as a Buckeye one last time. The 23-year-old from Port Moody, B.C.