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Michel Barnier, President Macron’s choice
The author is a professor of literature in Montreal and a contributor to the journal Argument and essayist. He has notably published These words that think for us (Liber, 2017)…
Tyreek Hill arrested for traffic violation
(Miami) Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was briefly stopped for a traffic violation as he entered Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, hours before his team opened its season against…
Canada regains its composure after difficulties in Tokyo
(Paris) Canada appeared to be getting its act together at the Paralympics, but it was more of a return to usual form. Published at 3:49 p.m. Donna Spencer The Canadian…
A 1st circuit with the Angels for Quebecer Charles Leblanc, the Rangers win 7-4
(Arlington) Quebecer Charles Leblanc hit his first home run with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in a 7-4 loss to the Texas Rangers. Published at 7:07 p.m. Leblanc, who…
Sunday in the NFL | Justin Fields leads Steelers to 18-10 win over Falcons
Read the NFL game reports from Sunday, September 8. Published at 4:33 p.m. Updated at 5:16 p.m. Big day at the office for kicker Chris Boswell With Russell Wilson’s debut…
Tour of Spain | Slovenian Primož Roglič wins fourth title
(Madrid) Slovenian Primož Roglič won a fourth Vuelta a España title on Sunday, equalling the record of Spaniard Roberto Heras. Published at 2:31 p.m. Updated at 3:21 p.m. Azzoni Tales…
Record four-year contract | Dak Prescott signs with Cowboys for $240 million
Dak Prescott has signed a new contract with the Dallas Cowboys, hours before their season opener in Cleveland. Published at 12:13 p.m. Schuyler Dixon and Rob Maaddi Associated Press The…
Para-athletics | Brent Lakatos, one of Canada’s stars
On paper, coming back from a long break from the sport and winning three world championship medals is quite an accomplishment. Becoming a Paralympic champion just weeks after breaking a…
Wheelchair Basketball | Canadian players lose 65-43 to China
The Canadian wheelchair basketball players’ first Paralympic medal since 2004 will have to wait at least four more years. They ended their Paris trip with a 65-43 loss to China…
NFL Playoffs | The Handover
For over a week, The Press breaks down every NFL team in minute detail. But rugby fans are looking forward to January. Where the real football is played. So, here’s…
Sports and Multicultural Communities | ‘Australian Rules Football has given me almost everything’
Certain sports constitute important vectors of social integration for Quebec’s multicultural communities. The Press decided to present three of them to you. Today: Australian football. Published at 1:12 a.m. Updated…
Paralympic Games close | Nicholas Bennett and Brianna Hennessy to be Canada’s flag bearers
(Paris) Swimmer Nicholas Bennett and paracanoeist Brianna Hennessy will be Canada’s flag bearers at the closing ceremonies of the Paris Paralympic Games. Published yesterday at 3:02 p.m. Bennett, 20, has…
Canadian League | Edmonton Elks defeat Calgary Stampeders 37-16
(Edmonton) McLeod Bethel-Thompson threw two touchdown passes and the Edmonton Elks beat the Calgary Stampeders 37-16 on Saturday to move above them in the standings. Published yesterday at 11:28 p.m.…
Canadian League | Damon Webb leads Redblacks to 41-27 win over Argonauts
(Ottawa) Damon Webb returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the first half and the Ottawa Redblacks beat the Toronto Argonauts 41-27 on Saturday to maintain their perfect record at TD…
Canadian League | Blue Bombers defeat Roughriders 26-21
(Winnipeg) Zach Collaros threw a touchdown pass and Sergio Castillo made four field goals to lead the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to a 26-21 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday.…
Two teens shine at the Hydro-Québec science fair with algae to purify the air in the classroom
Who would have thought that algae could make school more enjoyable? Two teenagers have proven it! Their invention reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) in classes, helping to avoid headaches, fatigue and…
Friendly Match | Canada beats USA on American soil for first time since 1957
(Kansas City) Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David scored on defensive errors, and Canada beat the United States on American soil for the first time since 1957 with a 2-1 victory…
With no helmet seeks, and finds, the balance with his album “Cardinal”
When entering the studio to record Avec pas d’casque’s sixth album, Stéphane Lafleur had only one suggestion to make to his colleagues: “I want a homogeneous album. No shouting. An…
US Open | Taylor Fritz Could End US Dryness
(New York) Taylor Fritz nearly choked when he learned he had reached the final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Published at 4:44 p.m. Howard Fendrich Associated Press His explanation:…
“The Woman Who Flees”: Reclaiming History
It is in babies, as temporal markers, that Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette, Sarah Berthiaume and Catherine De Léan count the time that has passed since the beginning of the project to adapt…