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Organizers say Canada Super 60 has drawn interest from cricketers from 34 countries
TORONTO - Pakistan's Naseem Shah, England's Alex Hales and Australia's Chris Lynn are among the more than 1,350 cricketers who have put their hands up for the new Canada Super 60 league, organizers sa...
Apr 17, 2025
Canadian featherweight Gavin Tucker added to UFC 315 card in Montreal in May
Canadian featherweight Gavin (Guv'nor) Tucker has been added to the UFC 315 card in Montreal for a bout with South Korean JeongYeong (Korean Tiger) Lee. Tucker is the sixth Canadian on the May 10 card...
Apr 17, 2025
Rotary clubs ready for huge Nanaimo trash clean-up in honour of Earth Day
NANAIMO - While many people gather with their families to celebrate Easter, local mid-Island Rotary Clubs are getting ready for their largest annual trash collection.The Rotary Clubs of Nanaimo and La...
Apr 17, 2025
Justin Thomas makes 11 birdies for a 61 to take the lead at Harbour Town
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Justin Thomas had a round to match the immaculate weather Thursday at Harbour Town with 11 birdies that allowed him to tie the course record with a 10-under 61 to lead ...
Apr 17, 2025
Jets' Hellebuyck, Blues' Binnington set for sequel of goalie duel in playoffs
WINNIPEG - If hockey fans enjoyed the duel between the pipes in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, a sequel of sorts is just around the corner. Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and St. Louis...
Apr 17, 2025
Vancouver Park Board preparing for 'unpermitted' cannabis events on 4-20
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Park Board says it's gearing up for "unpermitted" events on April 20 including on Sunset Beach, where thousands of people gathered in recent years to smoke cannabis to the ch...
Apr 17, 2025
Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester United blew a two-goal lead and then came back from 4-2 down in extra time to secure a place in the Europa League semifinals on Thursday. In a remarkable match at...
Apr 17, 2025
The Menendez brothers' bid for a shorter sentence and possible parole is delayed again
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The resentencing of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have spent 35 years behind bars for killing their parents, will be delayed again, a judge said Thursday. Prosecutors filed a motion l...
Apr 17, 2025
CONCACAF Disciplinary Committee hands Canada coach Jesse Marsch a two-game ban
CONCACAF has handed Canada coach Jesse Marsch a two-game ban resulting from his ejection during the third-place game against the U.S. last month at the CONCACAF Nations League. In addition to the auto...
Apr 17, 2025
Canada downs Japan 9-1 in quarterfinal in women's world hockey championship
ESK BUDJOVICE - Jennifer Gardiner and Sarah Fillier each scored twice for Canada in a 9-1 quarterfinal win over Japan at the women's world hockey championship Thursday. Claire Thompson had a goal and ...
Apr 17, 2025