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Blue Jays homer twice off Hamels in 1st, beat Rangers 7-4
ARLINGTON, Texas - Steve Pearce didn’t want to wait around for Cole Hamels’ confounding changeup. So Toronto’s leadoff hitter took a big swing at the first pitch he saw: a high fastb...
Apr 8, 2018
Reed wins first major title, holding off Fowler at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. - The tepid applause that greeted Patrick Reed on the first tee made it clear he wasn’t the people’s choice. All he cared about was being the Masters champion. He turned back ...
Apr 8, 2018
ShoTime!: Ohtani hurls 7 superb innings, Angels beat A's 6-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Shohei Ohtani seemed to be the only person in Angel Stadium who wasn’t incredibly impressed while he mowed down the Oakland Athletics’ first 19 batters in order. But when...
Apr 8, 2018
Trans Mountain pipeline on hold as pressure mounts on B.C. to drop opposition
CALGARY - The future of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion was cast in doubt on Sunday as Kinder Morgan Canada suspended all non-essential activities and related spending on the project in the face...
Apr 8, 2018
Raptors' DeRozan and Valanciunas sit against visiting Orlando Magic
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors decided to rest DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas for their game Sunday against the visiting Orlando Magic. Raptors coach Dwane Casey said he would likely sit another s...
Apr 8, 2018
Study: Violence risks rise if Mexico co-hosts 2026 World Cup
FIFA inspectors begin evaluating Mexico’s suitability to stage World Cup matches in 2026 on Monday after a study commissioned for the North American bid highlighted concerns about violent attack...
Apr 8, 2018
Tony Robbins apologizes for critical comments on #MeToo
NEW YORK - Self-help guru Tony Robbins has apologized for critical comments he made about the #MeToo movement in a video that went viral. In a Facebook post Sunday , Robbins said he fully supports the...
Apr 8, 2018
Site of deadly Saskatchewan hockey bus crash also scene of crash that killed six
CARROT RIVER, Sask. - A remote Saskatchewan intersection where a junior hockey team bus crashed on Friday was already a scene of tragedy for a family that lost six of its members in a collision two de...
Apr 8, 2018
Edmonton Oilers clean out lockers, reflect on season of failure and frustration
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers cleaned out their lockers Sunday after a campaign of high expectations and epic failure brightened only by Connor McDavid winning his second consecutive NHL scoring titl...
Apr 8, 2018
Former funeral home director accused of defrauding victims of nearly $400K
A former funeral home director is facing a number of charges after allegedly defrauding the families of people who had pre-paid for their arrangements. Provincial Police Sgt. Peter Leon says the inves...
Apr 8, 2018