Category Archives: Canadian Press
Cavaliers' dominance over Raptors doesn't carry into season opener
TORONTO - Most of his teammates had left for the bus by the time Kevin Love emerged from the shower. The Cavaliers star said he needed to wash away the “ugliness” of Wednesday’s 116-...
Oct 17, 2018
Ex-USA Gymnastics head indicted in Texas on tampering charge
HUNTSVILLE, Texas - Former USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny was arrested Wednesday after a Texas grand jury indicted him, alleging he tampered with evidence in the sexual assault investigation of ...
Oct 17, 2018
Leonard has 24 points, 12 boards and Raptors beat Cavs 116-104 in opener
TORONTO - A new superstar, a new head coach, and a victory for the new-look Raptors to open what’s been one of the most-anticipated NBA regular seasons for Toronto in awhile. Kawhi Leonard, Toro...
Oct 17, 2018
US wins CONCACAF qualifying final 2-0 over Canada
FRISCO, Texas - Rose Lavelle is still trying to regain some of the confidence that was shaken when she was injured. Lavelle has been back to full strength for a while since battling a nagging hamstrin...
Oct 17, 2018
Japan exports fall in September, first decline since 2016
TOKYO - Japan recorded a trade surplus for September of 139.6 billion yen ($1.2 billion), but exports fell 1.2 per cent from the previous year in the first decline for the world’s third largest ...
Oct 17, 2018
Rooney, Hamid help DC United beat Toronto FC 1-0
WASHINGTON - Wayne Rooney scored a long-range goal and Bill Hamid had four saves to help D.C. United beat Toronto FC 1-0 on Wednesday night. D.C. United (13-11-8) has won four games in a row and is un...
Oct 17, 2018
Fan interferes on possible Altuve HR in Astros 8-6 ALCS loss
HOUSTON - Jose Altuve was sure he’d hit a tying home run for the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series. He thought it was a double, at least, when he watched the ball ricochet b...
Oct 17, 2018
Gallagher scores late winner after turnover, Canadiens edge Blues 3-2
MONTREAL - Claude Julien doesn’t want his team to get overconfident after a surprisingly strong start to the season. The Montreal Canadiens won their third game in a row and improved to 4-1-1 af...
Oct 17, 2018
Kershaw dominant, Dodgers beat Brewers 5-2, lead NLCS 3-2
LOS ANGELES - Clayton Kershaw put his previous flop behind him and pushed the Los Angeles Dodgers forward - one victory from a return trip to the World Series. With so much at stake, the three-time Cy...
Oct 17, 2018
Animation film fest rescinds Kobe Bryant invite after outcry
LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant was dropped Wednesday from the jury of an animated film festival after calls for the former NBA star’s ouster over a 2003 rape allegation. Eric Beckman the CEO of GKIDS...
Oct 17, 2018