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Still no cease-fire in Syrian enclave; Russia orders a pause
BEIRUT - As a U.N. cease-fire failed to take hold in Syria, Russia on Monday ordered a daily “humanitarian pause” to allow civilians to evacuate an embattled rebel-held enclave near Damasc...
Feb 26, 2018
Heslip leads Canada over Bahamas 113-67 at FIBA Americas World Cup qualifier
NASSAU, Bahamas - Brady Heslip had a team-high 19 points as the Canadian men’s basketball team beat the Bahamas 113-67 on Sunday in first-round play at the FIBA Americas World Cup qualifier. Mel...
Feb 25, 2018
Doctors often called on to provide medical emergency aid on flights
TORONTO - It’s a call for help that most physicians worry about when taking a flight: “Is there a doctor on board?” What it heralds is an urgent medical issue, usually involving a pa...
Feb 25, 2018
Daniel Sedin scores twice, Canucks beat Coyotes 3-1
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Jacob Markstrom’s first start in five games was a successful one, and his 42 saves helped the Vancouver Canucks beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-1 on Sunday night. Daniel Sedin broke...
Feb 25, 2018
Sunday's Games
Sunday’s Games NHL Vancouver 3 Arizona 1 Edmonton 6 Anaheim 5 (SO) Nashville 4 St. Louis 0 Buffalo 4 Boston 1 Detroit 3 N.Y. Rangers 2 (OT) Minnesota 3 San Jose 2 (OT) — AHL Chicago 5 Mani...
Feb 25, 2018
Oilers overcome late collapse, down Ducks 6-5 in shootout
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Edmonton Oilers have been reduced to playing spoiler in the playoff race. It’s a role they seem to be relishing, creating plenty of drama along the way. Ryan Strome scored ...
Feb 25, 2018
QMJHL Roundup: Baker's two goals lead Voltigeurs past Mooseheads 7-1
HALIFAX - Jarrett Baker had two goals as the Drummondville Voltiguers defeated the Halifax Mooseheads 7-1 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action Sunday afternoon. Nicolas Guay, Connor Bramwell an...
Feb 25, 2018
OHL: Kyrou has four goals, three assists to lead Sting past Firebirds 9-0
Jordan Kyrou was a one-man show Sunday for the Sarnia Sting. Kyrou had four goals and three assists to lead Sarnia to a lopsided 9-0 win over the Flint Firebirds in Ontario Hockey League action. Cam D...
Feb 25, 2018
RBC Training Ground searches for Olympic hopefuls in Red Deer
Local athletes had a chance to strut their stuff in front of National Sport Organizations on Sunday for the first-ever RBC Training Ground event held in Red Deer. It took place at St. Joseph High Scho...
Feb 25, 2018
Toronto Wolfpack suffer first loss of season in Betfred Championship
LONDON - Rich Whiting’s try in the 19th minute brought the Wolfpack to within six points but Toronto fell to the London Broncos 47-16 on Sunday. It is the Wolfpack’s first loss since earni...
Feb 25, 2018