There's a simple plan to end tanking — will more leagues try it?

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CBC Sports' daily newsletter explains a potential solution to the NBA's tanking problem that's already been put into practice in women's pro hockey.

King Charles says late Queen would be ‘troubled’ by today’s world

In a video message, King Charles paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying today’s world ‘may have troubled her deeply.’

Victoria Mboko ready to open clay season in Madrid after wisdom teeth surgery

Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko reacts during the Qatar Open final against Czech Republic
Victoria Mboko opens her clay season this week at the Madrid Open after having her wisdom teeth pulled, an ill-timed extraction that took her off the court ahead of the clay-court swing.

NASA rover adds to growing list of organic compounds detected on Mars

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NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds on Mars as scientists strive to learn whether the Red Planet ever harboured life. Five of the seven diverse organic compounds, which were confirmed in an experiment by the six-...

Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial opens in New York

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As the third rape trial of Harvey Weinstein's opens in New York, this trial focuses on hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann and her encounter with Weinstein one morning in a hotel room.

Israeli military says it has replaced crucifix desecrated by soldier in Lebanon

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Israel's military says it has replaced a crucifix in southern Lebanon after a soldier smashed it down over the weekend.