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World Cup ambassador from Qatar denounces homosexuality

World Cup ambassador from Qatar denounces homosexuality

BERLIN (AP) — An ambassador for the World Cup in Qatar has described homosexuality as a “damage in the mind” in an interview with German public broadcaster ZDF only two weeks before the opening of the soccer tournament in the Gulf state, highlighting
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds confirms interest in buying Ottawa Senators

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds confirms interest in buying Ottawa Senators

The rumours are true, Ryan Reynolds wants to buy the Ottawa Senators. Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon asked Reynolds directly if the Canadian movie star was interested in purchasing the NHL club. Reynolds was firm in his response on Monday night.
Canadian Premier League raises minimum wage, rejigs salary structure

Canadian Premier League raises minimum wage, rejigs salary structure

TORONTO — The Canadian Premier League is rejigging its salary structure and increasing its minimum player salary for next season. The minimum salary in 2023 will be $30,000, up from $22,000 this season.
World Series, football dominate week's TV ratings

World Series, football dominate week's TV ratings

NEW YORK (AP) — Here are the 20 most-watched programs in prime-time television for the week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, according to the Nielsen company. 1. NFL Football: Tennessee at Kansas City, NBC, 17.69 million. 2. “NFL Pregame” (Sunday), NBC, 13.
Canadian moguls king Mikael Kingsbury gears up to add to his records

Canadian moguls king Mikael Kingsbury gears up to add to his records

The smell of competition in the air still gets Mikael Kingsbury's adrenalin pumping, even after years of winning everything there is to win in his sport.
Former Pacific FC captain Jamar Dixon moves into CPL team's front office

Former Pacific FC captain Jamar Dixon moves into CPL team's front office

Former captain Jamar Dixon has moved into the Pacific FC front office as the Canadian Premier League club’s manager of football and player development. Dixon, 33, announced Sept. 30 that this would be his last season as a player.
MLS Cup final averages combined 2.155 million viewers

MLS Cup final averages combined 2.155 million viewers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC’s victory over the Philadelphia Union on penalty kicks in the MLS Cup final was the second highest in the league's 27-year history for combined U.S. viewers. Saturday's game averaged a combined 2.
This year's World Series is 2nd-least watched on TV

This year's World Series is 2nd-least watched on TV

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Houston Astros' six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies finished as the second least-watched World Series on television. The six games averaged 11,784,000 on Fox, down 1.
Ecuador keeps World Cup place after ruling by sports court

Ecuador keeps World Cup place after ruling by sports court

GENEVA (AP) — Ecuador kept its place at the World Cup thanks to a Swiss court ruling on Tuesday, but will be deducted three points in qualifying for the 2026 tournament because of a false document being used to get a passport for a Colombia-born play
Canada Ravens women look to end Rugby League World Cup campaign on a winning note

Canada Ravens women look to end Rugby League World Cup campaign on a winning note

The Canada Ravens look to end their Rugby League World Cup campaign on a winning note Wednesday against tournament debutant Brazil in Leeds, England.