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Law takes first-round lead at British Masters, Cockerill two shots back
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England - David Law of Scotland shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Oliver Fisher, Garrick Porteous and Renato Paratore in the opening round of the British Masters at...
Jul 22, 2020
Edmonton CFL team sees sales spike in Eskimos gear after name change decision
The CFL team formerly known as the Edmonton Eskimos has seen a significant spike in sales of clothing and other items bearing the now-defunct name. The organization announced Tuesday it will chan...
Jul 22, 2020
California surpasses New York state in confirmed virus cases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California has surpassed New York for the most coronavirus cases in the country, surpassing 409,000 after setting a record on Tuesday for the state's most confirmed new cases in a...
Jul 22, 2020
Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment plans for next step of sports reopening
Toronto FC is back in action. The Raptors and Maple Leafs are gearing up for their return to play. But today there are still more questions than answers as Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment looks ...
Jul 22, 2020
Ottawa cop's punches 'accelerated' Somali-Canadian man's death, Crown says
OTTAWA - The punches delivered by an Ottawa constable wearing reinforced gloves caused facial injuries that precipitated a Somali-Canadian man's death, prosecutors told the officer's manslaughter...
Jul 22, 2020
Calgary man faces terrorism charges after allegedly joining Islamic State
CALGARY - RCMP have laid terrorism-related charges against a Calgary man following what they say is a seven year investigation. Hussein Sobhe Borhot, who is 34, is charged with participation in a...
Jul 22, 2020
Funding for long-term care needed before second wave of COVID-19: advocates
OTTAWA - With an uptick in new cases of COVID-19 in Canada sparking concerns about a second wave of the illness, advocates for seniors in long-term care say more federal support must start flowin...
Jul 22, 2020
Heritage Minister Guilbeault non-commital about financial assistance for CFL
OTTAWA - It seems the CFL shouldn't be holding its breath for much-needed financial assistance from the Canadian government. Earlier this month, the CFL submitted a revised financial request...
Jul 22, 2020
Raptors Davis and Ibaka use media call to appeal for justice for Breonna Taylor
Terence Davis is using his platform for things bigger than basketball. In Wednesday's media availability, the Toronto Raptors rookie's message was brief and direct. He answered his one ...
Jul 22, 2020
AP-NORC poll: Very few Americans back full school reopening
BOSTON - Virtual instruction. Mandated masks. Physical distancing. The start of school will look very different this year because of the coronavirus - and that's OK with the vast majority of Americans...
Jul 22, 2020