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Expansion-minded WNBA will pay for playoff flights, back-to-backs
NEW YORK (AP) - The WNBA will once again pay for charter flights for the entire playoffs as well as for back-to-back games during the upcoming season that require air travel, Commissioner Cathy Engelb...
Apr 15, 2024
Orphaned B.C. orca may be eating fish, vet says, as rescuers plan new strategy
ZEBALLOS, B.C. - A Vancouver Aquarium expert who's been involved in attempts to rescue an orphaned orca says the calf may be feeding on fish in the B.C. lagoon where she's been trapped for more than t...
Apr 15, 2024
Red Deer road closures
A portion of 55 Street between 47A Ave and 46 Ave will be reduced to one lane in both the east and westbound lanes as City crews work on underground infrastructure.The partial road closure will be in ...
Apr 15, 2024
A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online
The one thing 9-year-old Cal Clifford wanted more than anything since he was a toddler was a pet octopus. The boy's family in rural Edmond, Oklahoma, humored him with toy versions of an eight-legged m...
Apr 15, 2024
Maple Leafs star Matthews soars towards rarefied air with 70-goal quest
Auston Matthews is on the verge of entering rarefied air in pursuit of 70 goals this season. Matthews is currently one goal shy of the mark, with his Toronto Maple Leafs having two games remaining on ...
Apr 15, 2024
Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts. The justices' order...
Apr 15, 2024
Toothpicks offer calm, tranquillity for Argos veteran linebacker Wynton McManis
It's as much a part of Wynton McManis as his infectious smile and gregarious nature. No matter where the Toronto Argonauts veteran linebacker goes, he always has a toothpick. If it's not in his mouth,...
Apr 15, 2024
Canada beats Italy 72-60 to earn Paralympic men's wheelchair basketball berth
ANTIBES, France - Patrick Anderson scored a game-high 23 points as Canada's men's wheelchair basketball team earned a spot for the Paris Paralympics with a 72-60 win over Italy at a repechage qualifyi...
Apr 15, 2024
Red Sox LF Tyler O'Neill leaves game against Guardians after collision with teammate
BOSTON (AP) - Boston left fielder Tyler O'Neill had to leave the game against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday in the eighth inning after colliding with third baseman Rafael Devers when the two were ...
Apr 15, 2024
Blue Jays reinstate Jansen from injured list, option fellow catcher Serven to minors
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated catcher Danny Jansen from the 10-day injured list and optioned catcher Brian Serven to Triple-A Buffalo. Jansen was active for the opener of a three-gam...
Apr 15, 2024