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Biggest names are off the market, but work still to be done by NHL GMs
TORONTO - The NHL draft is in the rearview mirror and the biggest names are already off the free-agent market, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more work to be done by general managers be...
Jul 2, 2018
Alouettes pick Johnstone in supplemental draft, forfeit 1st round pick in 2019
The Montreal Alouettes have selected offensive lineman Tyler Johnstone in the supplemental draft, forfeiting their first round pick in the 2019 CFL draft, the team announced Monday. The 25-year-old st...
Jul 2, 2018
Family and friends mourn loss of two men from Toronto's rap scene
TORONTO - Friends and family of two men gunned down in Toronto’s Entertainment District over the weekend said the two emerging artists in the city’s rap scene will be remembered for their ...
Jul 2, 2018
Margarita-loving bear takes a dip in a California hot tub
Mark Hough had barely taken a sip of his Friday afternoon margarita when he heard twigs snapping and leaves rustling in his lush Altadena, California, backyard. At first he brushed it off as the sound...
Jul 2, 2018
DC United hoping Wayne Rooney can turn its fortunes
WASHINGTON - There is a new international star in Washington. Major League Soccer’s D.C. United introduced former Manchester United, Everton and England captain Wayne Rooney on Monday. He will w...
Jul 2, 2018
Redblacks defence preparing without suspended Hebert for game against Alouettes
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks’ defensive corps will need to dig a little deeper for their next game. Ottawa will be without veteran linebacker Kyries Hebert when the Redblacks play the Montreal ...
Jul 2, 2018
In wake of basketball brawl, Triano preaches cool heads to Canadians
OTTAWA - Jay Triano dodged a few fists and flying chairs in his day. But Canada’s men’s basketball coach said Monday’s wild basketball brawl between Australia and the Philippines was...
Jul 2, 2018
Andy Dick charged with groping woman on Los Angeles street
LOS ANGELES - Comedian Andy Dick has been charged with groping a woman on a Los Angeles street earlier this year. City Attorney’s spokesman Frank Mateljan, says misdemeanour sexual battery and b...
Jul 2, 2018
Toronto Maple Leafs fans are excited about John Tavares joining the team.
Toronto Maple Leafs fans have taken to social media to express their excitement about the team’s latest acquisition, John Tavares. The Mississauga, Ont.-born player announced his decision to joi...
Jul 2, 2018
Belgium beats Japan 3-2 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia - Jan Vertonghen started Belgium’s comeback with a wild, looping header and Nacer Chadli capped it by finishing off a 10-second, end-to-end attack in the final moments. It ...
Jul 2, 2018