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Trump-backed candidates face scrutiny after minimal vetting
WASHINGTON (AP) - One has been accused of assaulting another White House aide. Another allegedly threatened his ex-wife's life, exaggerated claims of financial success and alarmed business associates ...
Oct 07, 2021
Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid lead Edmonton Oilers past Vancouver Canucks 3-2
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers came away with a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday in NHL pre-season play. Derek Ryan...
Oct 07, 2021
Osorio goal lifts Canada into a 1-1 tie with Mexico in World Cup qualifying game
MEXICO CITY - Canada rallied to tie Mexico 1-1 on a Jonathan Osorio goal Thursday, picking up a valuable away point against elite opposition in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play. The Canadian men hav...
Oct 07, 2021
Arozarena shines, Rays blank Red Sox 5-0 in ALDS opener
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Randy Arozarena became the first player to hit a home run and steal home in a postseason game, propelling the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the...
Oct 07, 2021
Stafford, Rams beat Seahawks 26-17; Wilson injures finger
SEATTLE (AP) - Matthew Stafford threw for 365 yards and a touchdown and the Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-17 on Thursday night in a game Russell Wilson left in the second half with a f...
Oct 07, 2021
Election forum challenges council candidates on diversity and inclusion topics
Candidates for Red Deer city council met around five virtual debate tables Thursday ahead of the Oct. 18 municipal election.Hosted by Red Deer's Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (WIC) Network, topi...
Oct 07, 2021
Canada's Nurse out for Mercury's Game 5 of WNBA semifinals with knee injury
PHOENIX - Canadian women's basketball star Kia Nurse will miss Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals with a right knee injury. The Phoenix guard suffered the injury just 39 seconds into the Mercury's 93-67 lo...
Oct 07, 2021
Josh Norris scores two in regulation, again in shootout as Senators top Canadiens 5-4
MONTREAL - Josh Norris had the shootout winner as the Ottawa Senators finished their pre-season with a 5-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. Norris had two power-play goals in regulatio...
Oct 07, 2021
Sung Kang eagles last hole for 61 and 2-shot lead in Vegas
LAS VEGAS - Sung Kang found the missing piece to his game and put everything together Thursday in the Shriners Children's Open for a 10-under 61 that gave him a two-shot lead after the first round. Ka...
Oct 07, 2021
McCullers shines as Astros beat White Sox 6-1 in Game 1
HOUSTON (AP) - Lance McCullers Jr. was terrific. Yordan Alvarez delivered, and Jose Altuve scored on a nifty slide. The Houston Astros sure love October. McCullers pitched scoreless ball into the seve...
Oct 07, 2021