Category Archives: Canadian Press
Morales' 3 HRs, 7 RBIs carry Blue Jays past Orioles 11-8
BALTIMORE - The power-laden Baltimore Orioles simply couldn’t muster enough offence to outdo Toronto slugger Kendrys Morales. Baltimore’s seven-game winning streak ended under a barrage of...
Aug 31, 2017
Trevor Harris throws three TDs, Redblacks rout Alouettes for third straight win
MONTREAL - The Ottawa Redblacks embarrassed a divisional opponent on the road Thursday night, but quarterback Trevor Harris refuses to call it a statement game. The Redblacks are first in the CFL̵...
Aug 31, 2017
In Gee Chun leads in Portland; Canada's Brooke Henderson shot back
PORTLAND, Ore. - In Gee Chun shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday in the Cambia Portland Classic to take a one-stroke lead over two-time defending champion Brooke Henderson and five others. Playing the event...
Aug 31, 2017
SeaWorld seeks restraining order vs. protesters
SAN DIEGO - SeaWorld is seeking a restraining order against three animal rights activists who disrupted a killer whale show at its San Diego park last month in a protest led by actor James Cromwell. T...
Aug 31, 2017
Dak, Dez, Cowboys raise Harvey money while others practice
ARLINGTON, Texas - With Dak Prescott on one end of a row and Dez Bryant near the other, the stars and starters for the Dallas Cowboys answered phones to take donations for Hurricane Harvey relief whil...
Aug 31, 2017
Utah theatre wins 'Deadpool' case over law banning booze
SALT LAKE CITY - A U.S. judge on Thursday struck down a Utah law that landed a movie theatre in trouble for serving alcohol during the racy superhero film “Deadpool.” U.S. District Judge D...
Aug 31, 2017
Calgary MP Darshan Kang resigns from Liberal caucus
Calgary MP Darshan Kang resigned late Thursday from the Liberal caucus after sexual harassment allegations from a second woman became public. In a written statement, Kang said he’s leaving the g...
Aug 31, 2017
Federer edges Youzhny in 5 sets at US Open; Nadal needs 4
NEW YORK - A bad back prevented Roger Federer from getting ready for the U.S. Open the way he prefers to prepare for a Grand Slam tournament. And it’s showed so far. Federer blamed a lack of pro...
Aug 31, 2017
At the US Open, Sharapova sniping practically a sport itself
NEW YORK - Listen to the crowds, and Maria Sharapova seems as popular as ever. Listen to the competitors, and it’s clear she hasn’t been welcomed back with open arms. Tennis isn’t th...
Aug 31, 2017
The Beast finally out: Fort McMurray wildfire deemed extinguished 15 months later
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A wildfire that forced 80,000 people in northern Alberta to flee more than a year ago has finally been extinguished. Wildfire information officer Lynn Daina says the Horse River...
Aug 31, 2017