Category Archives: Canadian Press

Walker continues to shine for Eskimos after departure of Bowman, Zylstra
EDMONTON - While two of the go-to guys from the 2017 Edmonton offence that led the CFL in passing yards are gone, receiver Derel Walker has made it abundantly clear he’s still here. Walker, 26, ...
Jun 21, 2018
Jets' Robby Anderson gets probation in Florida traffic case
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson will serve six months of probation following a January arrest in Florida where authorities initially said he tried to speed away from...
Jun 21, 2018

Blue Jays prospect Conine says he's motivated after going 52nd overall
Blue Jays prospect Griffin Conine plans to use his low second-round selection in this month’s MLB Draft as motivation as he embarks on his quest to get to the big leagues. Conine, the son of two...
Jun 21, 2018
Lawyer seeking mental tests for former TV journalist accused in bank robberies
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - The lawyer for a former TV journalist accused in several bank robberies says he plans to speak to the Crown about arranging for psychiatric tests to determine his client’s ...
Jun 21, 2018

Woodbine Oaks winner Dixie Moon aiming to run in $1-million Queen's Plate
TORONTO - Catherine Day Phillips is returning to the $1-million Queen’s Plate. The veteran trainer plans to run Woodbine Oaks winner Dixie Moon in the first jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crow...
Jun 21, 2018
More love: US Open drops throw at ballperson tryouts
NEW YORK - Forget the toss. Ballpersons will roll balls on court at the U.S. Open, opting for the technique used at the other three Grand Slam events. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Thursday it...
Jun 21, 2018

Willy looks to prove former team wrong when Alouettes host Bombers
MONTREAL - Alouettes starting quarterback Drew Willy wants to prove the Blue Bombers made a big mistake when they traded him away two years ago. Willy will face his former team for the first time on F...
Jun 21, 2018

Member of Parliament was abusive, caused confusion at shelter: Red Cross
WINNIPEG - A member of Parliament is denying an accusation that she caused a disturbance, created confusion and was verbally abusive at an emergency shelter for forest fire evacuees last summer. A thr...
Jun 21, 2018
Messi, Argentina beaten 3-0 at World Cup, Croatia advances
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia - Lionel Messi’s frustrating international career may be coming to an early and anti-climactic finish after Argentina’s worst loss in World Cup group play in 60 yea...
Jun 21, 2018

300 academics urge Trudeau to condemn Israeli violence against Gazans
OTTAWA - About 300 university academics from around the country have signed an open letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to keep his word and ensure there is an independent investigation in...
Jun 21, 2018