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Rebels trade Gottfried to Seattle, acquire prospect forward
The Red Deer Rebels have made a trade for the second time in as many days.On Wednesday, the Rebels sent 18-year old defenceman Ryan Gottfried to the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for 16-year old pr...
Oct 02, 2019
Voters in Northwest Territories elect newcomers, more women to legislature
YELLOWKNIFE - Voters in the Northwest Territories were willing to give newcomers a chance in a territorial election on Tuesday that was tough on incumbents. Seven politicians who were running again, i...
Oct 02, 2019
Correction: Ohio State-Team Doctor story
COLUMBUS, Ohio - In a story Oct. 1 about an Ohio State University task force, The Associated Press erroneously reported Regis Becker's current role with the U.S. Center for SafeSport. He is no longer ...
Oct 02, 2019
Vancouver Canucks waive Baertschi, Goldobin, Biega amid pre-season cuts
BURNABY, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning says his move to send left-winger Sven Baertschi to the minors shows the team's growth. The club announced Monday that Baertschi has been ...
Oct 02, 2019
NFL suspends Raiders' Vontaze Burfict for rest of season
Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict was suspended Monday for the rest of the season for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle, the most severe punishment in NFL hist...
Oct 02, 2019
Scheer says it's Conservatives, not the Liberals, who are 'compassionate'
WHITBY, Ont. - Andrew Scheer tried to position himself on Monday as the compassionate choice for voters with his latest election promise, telling Canadians a Conservative government would make it easi...
Oct 02, 2019
Scientists await necropsy results on right whale found in U.S. waters
HALIFAX - Scientists continue to wait for necropsy results that could help determine what killed a North Atlantic right whale whose badly decomposed carcass was found this month off Long Island, N.Y. ...
Oct 02, 2019
It's a long-necked boy! Calgary Zoo giraffe Emara finally a mother
CALGARY - A giraffe at the Calgary Zoo who was given hormone help to try to ensure a successful pregnancy is finally a mom. The zoo has posted on its Facebook page that Emara, an eight-year-...
Oct 02, 2019
Dest not on US roster, keeping open Dutch switch possibility
CHICAGO - Defender Sergio Dest was left off the U.S. roster for CONCACAF Nations League matches against Cuba and Canada, a decision that keeps open his option to switch allegiance from the Americans t...
Oct 02, 2019
Singer Lou Gramm will miss 4 Foreigner shows due to illness
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Lou Gramm, the original singer for the classic rock band Foreigner, will miss four upcoming concerts due to illness. He and other original members of the band were set to perform...
Oct 02, 2019