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Troy Stecher, Jeff Skinner to suit up for Oilers in Game 4; Stuart Skinner to start
FORT LAUDERDALE - Kris Knoblauch is mixing things up for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final. The Edmonton Oilers head coach is making two lineup changes with his team down 2-1 to the Florida Panthers in ...
Jun 12, 2025
Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail
BOSTON (AP) - A judge released a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos into the United States on bail Thursday after a brief hearing. Kseniia Pet...
Jun 12, 2025
At least 4 dead and 2 missing in San Antonio after heavy rains flood parts of Texas
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Heavy rains swamped San Antonio early Thursday, killing at least four people who were swept away in floodwaters as crews rescued dozens of others, officials said. Fire officials sai...
Jun 12, 2025
Mother's message played big role in Chiu spending entire CFL career with Alouettes
The temptation was always there but each time Bryan Chiu managed to resist, with a little help. Chiu joined the Montreal Alouettes in 1997 and would remain with them through the 2009. On Thursday, the...
Jun 12, 2025
Gov. Abbott deploys over 5,000 Texas National Guard troops ahead of planned 'No Kings' protests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enfor...
Jun 12, 2025
Canadians Auger-Aliassime, Andreescu continue winning starts to grass-court season
Canadian tennis players Bianca Andreescu and Felix Auger-Aliassime moved on to the quarterfinals of their respective grass-court tournaments with second-round wins Thursday. Montreal's Auger-Aliassime...
Jun 12, 2025
Chris Kreider waives no-trade clause to accept deal from the Rangers to the Ducks, AP source says
Chris Kreider has agreed to move his no-trade clause to accept a trade from the New York Rangers to the Anaheim Ducks, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The person spoke to The Ass...
Jun 12, 2025
Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar wins third Lady Byng Trophy
NEW YORK - Los Angeles Kings centre Anze Kopitar has won the 2024-25 Lady Byng Trophy. The trophy is awarded annually to the NHL player who best combines sportsmanship with on-ice ability as judged by...
Jun 12, 2025
Evan Bouchard producing another memorable spring with Edmonton Oilers
FORT LAUDERDALE - Evan Bouchard has a reputation around the Oilers' locker room. Booming shot. Elite vision. Exceptional playmaking ability. And a heart rate that doesn't seem to ever spike. "Sometime...
Jun 12, 2025
Oklahoma executes a man who was transferred from federal custody by Trump officials
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma executed a man Thursday whose transfer to state custody was expedited by the Trump administration. John Fitzgerald Hanson, 61, received a three-drug lethal injection a...
Jun 12, 2025