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Berrios shines, Guerrero registers 500th career RBI as Blue Jays thump Cardinals 7-2
TORONTO - Jose Berrios allowed two hits over seven innings to win a seventh straight start and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. registered his 500th career RBI as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the St. Louis Car...
Sep 14, 2024
Edmonton Elks add defensive lineman A.C. Leonard, five others to practice roster
EDMONTON - A.C. Leonard is back with the Edmonton Elks. The CFL club added the veteran defensive lineman and five other players to its practice roster Saturday. Leonard spent last season in the Albert...
Sep 14, 2024
Tropical Storm Ileana makes landfall near the coastal Mexican city of Topolobampo
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Tropical Storm Ileana made landfall Saturday in Mexico near the coastal city of Topolobampo, forecasters said. The tropical storm formed Thursday off the Pacific coast of Mexico and...
Sep 14, 2024
B.C. Conservatives promise to end stumpage fees, review fire management if elected
VANDERHOOF, B.C. - British Columbia Conservatives are promising changes they say will bring more "stability" to the province's struggling forestry industry. B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad announ...
Sep 14, 2024
Canada's Newman, Arop secure third-place finishes at Diamond League track event
BRUSSELS - Canada walked away with some hardware at the Diamond League track and field competition Saturday. Alysha Newman finished third in women's pole vault, while Marco Arop did the same in the me...
Sep 14, 2024
Christian McCaffrey is placed on injured reserve for the 49ers and will miss at least 4 more games
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers placed All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve because of his lingering calf and Achilles tendon injuries. The move made Saturday...
Sep 14, 2024
Cavaliers and free agent forward Isaac Okoro agree to 3-year, $38 million deal, AP source says
CLEVELAND (AP) - Restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Pres...
Sep 14, 2024
Rory McIlroy survives a strong wind for a 69 to lead Irish Open over Manassero
NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) - Rory McIlroy delivered enough superb shots in a strong wind Saturday for a 2-under 69, giving him a one-shot lead over Matteo Manassero in the Irish Open as McIlroy ...
Sep 14, 2024
Korda and Corpuz get a good bounce and help maintain Americans' big Solheim Cup lead over Europe
GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Allisen Corpuz got lucky with a worm-burner of a fairway wood and Nelly Korda took advantage, helping the Americans thwart a potential European rally and take an 8-4 lead midwa...
Sep 14, 2024
'She was worried he would kill her:' Nanaimo man sentenced to 6 years for violent sexual assault
Editors note: This story contains graphic details that may not be suitable for some readers. NANAIMO - A local man will spend the next six years behind bars for violently sexually assaulting and forci...
Sep 14, 2024