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Arbitrator rules in favour of CFL's indefinite suspension of Lemon
TORONTO - An independent arbitrator has upheld the CFL's indefinite suspension of Montreal Alouette Shawn Lemon for sports betting. The CFL made the announcement Wednesday morning and gave no indicati...
Aug 28, 2024
Canadians seek podium in Paris amid tougher Paralympic competition
PARIS - Paralympic Games medals have become harder for Canadians to win, which makes them precious in Paris. Canada's 126-member team is among 4,400 athletes from 168 countries competing in 22 sports ...
Aug 28, 2024
In the news today: Sentencing for convicted killer, and military sex assault verdict
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Sentencing hearing for Winnipeg serial killer Families and supporters of four Indigenous women who died at the...
Aug 28, 2024
Verdict expected in sexual assault trial for former head of military HR
OTTAWA - An Ottawa judge is expected to deliver a verdict this morning in the sexual assault trial for former vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson. He was the head of military personnel in 2021 when he was ac...
Aug 28, 2024
Sentencing hearing for Winnipeg serial killer to hear from women's families
WINNIPEG - Families and supporters of four Indigenous women who died at the hands of a serial killer are expected to address the man for the first time today in a Winnipeg courtroom. A judge convicted...
Aug 28, 2024
Palestinian officials say Israeli raids across the occupied West Bank have killed 9 people
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, where its forces killed at least nine Palestinians and sealed off the volatile city of Jenin, according to Palestinia...
Aug 28, 2024
Palestinian officials say Israeli raids across occupied West Bank have killed 9
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel launched raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, where its forces killed at least nine Palestinians and sealed off the volatile city of Jenin, according to Palestinia...
Aug 28, 2024
Vancouver Whitecaps top Pacific FC, earn spot in Canadian Championship final — again
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are heading back to the Canadian Championship final after defeating Pacific FC 1-0 on Tuesday. The two-time defending champion 'Caps came into the back half of the ...
Aug 27, 2024
Alcaraz wins opener at U.S. Open, extends winning streak in Grand Slam matches to 15
NEW YORK (AP) - Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to 15 straight Grand Slam matches with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory over Li Tu on Tuesday night in the first round of the U.S. Open. The No. ...
Aug 27, 2024
Uruguay club Nacional says Juan Izquierdo has died, days after collapsing during a game in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) - Soccer player Juan Izquierdo has died days after collapsing during a game in Brazil, his Uruguayan club and South American football's governing body said Tuesday. He was 27. The club,...
Aug 27, 2024