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Lakers return after Bryant's death, lose 127-119 to Blazers
LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant's resonant voice echoed through the darkened Staples Center while images from his life and career flickered on the scoreboard above. LeBron James' heartfelt pregame speech ho...
Feb 03, 2020
Leon Draisaitl two-goal night leads Edmonton Oilers past St. Louis Blues 4-2
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers continue to find ways to pick up important points. Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals as the Oilers rallied to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Friday. The t...
Feb 02, 2020
The best and worst of Super Bowl ads
NEW YORK - During advertising's biggest night, Super Bowl Sunday, marketers battled it out to bolster their brands and promote new products. Advertisers paid up to $5.6 million for 30 seconds, and alm...
Feb 02, 2020
China death toll reaches 259; WHO warns countries to prepare
BEIJING - China's death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for"domestic outbreak control" if the disease spre...
Feb 02, 2020
Mahomes leads Chiefs' rally past 49ers in Super Bowl, 31-20
MIAMI - Uncomfortable and under duress for much of the game, Patrick Mahomes suddenly recaptured his mojo - and lifted Andy Reid and the Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory - the team's first NFL champions...
Feb 02, 2020
Ovechkin surpasses Messier on all-time scoring list as Capitals down Senators
OTTAWA - Crowds don't usually give loud ovations for opposing players. But Alex Ovechkin isn't a regular opponent. Ottawa fans gave Ovechkin a hearty cheer as he scored his 694th and 695th career goal...
Feb 02, 2020
Lopez, Shakira in joyful, exuberant halftime show
NEW YORK - Seizing their opportunity to make a cultural statement, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira infused the Super Bowl halftime show with an exuberance and joy that celebrated their Latina heritage. The...
Feb 02, 2020
Mahomes leads Chiefs' rally past 49ers in Super Bowl, 31-20
MIAMI - Patrick Mahomes led Kansas City to three touchdowns in the final 6:13, and the Chiefs overcame a double-digit deficit for the third post-season game in a row to beat the San Francisco 49ers 31...
Feb 02, 2020
Raptors' streak at 10 after 105-92 win over Pistons
DETROIT - The honours and accolades keep rolling in for coach Nick Nurse and the Toronto Raptors. Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and Serge Ibaka added 21 to lift the Raptors to their 10th straight vic...
Feb 02, 2020
Gushue, Epping, Jacobs get back to Brier, Einarson punches ticket to Hearts
Big names in men's curling booked Brier berths while the women's field for the Tournament of Hearts filled in Sunday. Newfoundland and Labrador's Brad Gushue, Northern Ontario's Brad Jacobs and Ontari...
Feb 02, 2020