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Blue Jays blow 7-run lead, but recover to beat Diamondbacks 8-7
PHOENIX (AP) - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead solo homer, Kevin Kiermaier added a grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays recovered from blowing a seven-run lead to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-...
Jul 14, 2024
Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana selected by Guardians with top MLB draft pick
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana was taken by the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night with the top pick in Major League Baseball's amateur draft. A former cricket, rug...
Jul 14, 2024
BC Wildfire Service makes short work of new blaze near Smithers
The B.C. Wildfire Service says a new wildfire discovered near Smithers this weekend was quickly snuffed out with the help of a pair of helicopters. The service says "quick action" by the aircraft led ...
Jul 14, 2024
Spain beats England 2-1 to win record fourth European Championship title
BERLIN (AP) - Spain won a record fourth European Championship title on Sunday after Mikel Oyarzabal's 87th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory over England, whose painful decades-long wait for a major ...
Jul 14, 2024
Spain beats England 2-1 to win record fourth European Championship title
BERLIN (AP) - Spain won a record fourth European Championship title on Sunday after Mikel Oyarzabal's 87th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory over England, whose painful decades-long wait for a major ...
Jul 14, 2024
MacIntyre wins his national open in Scotland with birdie to beat Adam Scott
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) - Robert MacIntyre screamed so loud when the winning putt dropped that he lost his voice. He still was drowned out by thousands of delirious Scottish fans who celebrated o...
Jul 14, 2024
Pre-alert lifted for northern Quebec town near Labrador forest fire
FERMONT, QUE. - Authorities in the northern Quebec town of Fermont have lifted an evacuation pre-alert as the risk from a forest fire on the other side of the provincial boundary with Newfoundland and...
Jul 14, 2024
'Fraying democracy:' Trump rally shooting highlights polarized political climate
WASHINGTON, D. C. - The image is a stark one: former U.S. president Donald Trump pumping his fist into the air with an American flag in the background as blood trickles down the side of his face follo...
Jul 14, 2024
Blue Jays recall pitcher Brandon Eisert, option Bowden Francis to triple-A Buffalo
The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from triple-A Buffalo. Eisert will also be active for Sunday afternoon's game in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. In a correspon...
Jul 14, 2024
New Lantzville 'mental fitness trail' believed to be first of its kind in Canada
LANTZVILLE - A nearly-two kilometre stretch of the E&N Trail now has a higher purpose other than physical exercise and active transportation.Through work done by the Rotary Club of Lantzville, the...
Jul 14, 2024