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Two writers to be awarded $65K Griffin Poetry Prize at Toronto gala
TORONTO - Some of the biggest names in Canadian literature will come together tonight to see which two writers will win the lucrative Griffin Poetry Prize. Two poets -- one Canadian, one internat...
Jun 6, 2019
Elton John's songwriter to unveil new visual art at exhibit
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Bernie Taupin is known for his behind-the-scenes work with Elton John, but the British songwriter's visual artistry is stepping into spotlight in an art exhibit. Taupin's artwo...
Jun 6, 2019
Veterans mark 75 years since D-Day in solemn observances
OMAHA BEACH, France - D-Day veterans and other people are marking exactly 75 years since the invasion of Normandy that helped change the course of World War II. The sea of mercury blue couldn't have b...
Jun 5, 2019
Curry's heroics not enough to save Warriors in Game 3
OAKLAND, Calif. - Stephen Curry did all he could to lead the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors. It wasn't enough. Curry scored 47 points - a playoff career-high for the three-time champion - but t...
Jun 5, 2019
Leonard has 30 points as Raptors take 2-1 series lead with win over Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. - Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, and Danny Green had six three-pointers and 18 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 123-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of...
Jun 5, 2019
Blues beat Bruins to knot Stanley Cup Final at 2-all
ST. LOUIS - Just when the St. Louis Blues had the Boston Bruins on their heels and chasing the game, they gave up a goal and the roar went right out of the building. The Blues could have let the talen...
Jun 5, 2019
Guerrero hits late three-run homer, Blue Jays rally to beat Yankees 11-7
TORONTO - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer as part of a five-run eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied for an 11-7 comeback win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Guerr...
Jun 5, 2019
Thompson questionable for Game 3, Looney out indefinitely
OAKLAND, Calif. - Golden State guard Klay Thompson has a mild strain in his left hamstring that forced him out of Game 2 in the NBA Finals and he is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Toron...
Jun 5, 2019
Saphir Taider scores two second-half goals, Montreal beats Seattle 2-1
MONTREAL - A brace from midfielder Saphir Taider powered the Montreal Impact to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders Wednesday night at Saputo Stadium. Seattle drew first blood in the 64th minute a...
Jun 5, 2019
Blue Jays select college pitcher Manoah with first-round pick at MLB draft
SEACAUCUS, N.J. - The Toronto Blue Jays went for size and strength with their first selection of this year's MLB draft. Now they're excited to see how those traits can translate to...
Jun 5, 2019