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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won't seek second term
HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has announced she will not seek second term. Lam made the announcement Monday at a news conference. Her successor will be picked in May. The Associated Pre...
Apr 03, 2022
Ex-treasury minister wins Costa Rica's presidency in runoff
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - A former Costa Rican finance minister beat one of the country's former presidents in a presidential runoff election Sunday, according to preliminary results from the vote t...
Apr 03, 2022
Golden Knights edge Canucks 3-2 in overtime, extend win streak to five games
VANCOUVER - Shea Theodore scored 2:05 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights eked out a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Jonathan Marchessault had a goal and assist, and Alex Pietrang...
Apr 03, 2022
Former Raptors star Lowry earns long ovation in his long-awaited return to Toronto
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry vowed there wouldn't be tears. The beloved former Raptors point guard made his return to Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, and was feted by an emotional pre-game video tribute...
Apr 03, 2022
Spaun takes Texas Open for first PGA win, first trip to Masters
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - J.J. Spaun won his first PGA Tour event - and his first trip to the Masters - by firing a final-round 69 at the Valero Texas Open on Sunday. In his 147th PGA Tour start, Spaun survi...
Apr 03, 2022
Weighed down by bad reviews, 'Morbius' opens with $39.1M
NEW YORK (AP) - Sony Pictures' Marvel adaptation "Morbius" landed with dismal reviews but still managed to debut with $39.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. That was enou...
Apr 03, 2022
MLB looking at electronic system for calling pitches
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Imagine Clayton Kershaw on the mound in Game 7 of the World Series, peering in at his catcher at a big moment. And his catcher flashes ... no sign at all. That day could be comi...
Apr 03, 2022
Senators' Josh Norris scores first career hat trick in 5-2 win over Red Wings
OTTAWA - The first career hat trick for 22-year-old Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris was memorable for him because of the opposing team. Norris, a Michigan native who drew up cheering for the Detro...
Apr 03, 2022
Springer's homer lifts Blue Jays to 7-5 pre-season win over Yankees
DUNEDIN, Fla. - George Springer hit a two-run homer for the Toronto Blue Jays in a 7-5 pre-season win over the New York Yankees on Sunday. The Jays face Detroit on Monday and cap spring training Tuesd...
Apr 03, 2022
Early projections point to victory for Serbia's president
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - President Aleksandar Vucic and his populist right-wing party appeared headed to victory in Sunday's national election, extending a decade-long authoritarian rule in the Balkan ...
Apr 03, 2022