WATCH | Christians mark Good Friday around the world

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Around the world from India to London's Trafalgar Square, Christians observed Good Friday with processions, pageants and local traditions marking the crucifixion of Jesus.

Man with terminal cancer aims to spend his remaining time volunteering in every U.S. state

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After receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis earlier this year, a San Antonio, Texas, man is on a mission to volunteer in every state.

Expectations soar for Jets as playoffs set to start versus Blues

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Despite the Winnipeg Jets' long list of regular-season accomplishments, many hockey fans will only view this campaign as a success if the team goes deep in the playoffs.

AFC Toronto looks to turns nerves into excitement for opening NSL game at BMO Field

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After 10 weeks of training, AFC Toronto should be well-drilled for its opening game in the Northern Super League. But coach Marko Milanovic knows some things cannot be recreated.

PWHL chooses Vancouver as 1st expansion city with 2nd market to be determined: reports

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The PWHL's first expansion team will be based in Vancouver with an announcement scheduled for next week, a person with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday.

2026 women's hockey worlds to be held 2 months after Milan-Cortina Olympics

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The 2026 women's hockey world championship will be held in April, two months after the Olympic Games conclude in Milan-Cortina, Italy.

Sean (Diddy) Combs loses bid to delay sex-trafficking trial set to start in May

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A U.S. judge on Friday denied Sean (Diddy) Combs' bid to delay his upcoming sex-trafficking trial by two months.

Damian Warner turns the page on Paris and gets ready to chase an 'elusive' world title

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The last time most sports fans saw Damian Warner, the Canadian decathlete was describing how his worst nightmare had come true at the Olympic Games in Paris. Eight months later, Warner says he's turned the page on Paris, but hasn't forgo...

'Proud cities, proud franchises': Leafs, Sens ready to reignite Battle of Ontario

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Toronto, which topped the Atlantic Division with 108 points, opens the post-season Sunday night against the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series that represents the first playoff Battle of Ontario in more than two decades.

Tourists among 4 killed in cable car crash south of Naples

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Three tourists were among four people who died when a cable car crashed south of Naples, Italy, including a British and an Israeli woman, an Italian official said Friday.

Malone, Mahlalela and other candidates for Canada Basketball's open coaching positions

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In the aftermath of the Olympics, Canada Basketball found itself needing new head coaches on both the men’s and women’s senior teams, as well as a general manager for the latter.

U.S. will walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace effort if either side too difficult, Trump says

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday "we will take a pass" on trying to resolve the war in Ukraine if either Russia or Ukraine makes it too difficult to end the conflict. "It's coming to a head right now," he said.