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Canadian women hang on to defeat U.S. in first rugby test match in almost two years
GLENDALE, COLORADO - Canada marked its return to international women's test rugby with a hard-fought 15-9 victory over the U.S. on Monday. It was the first test for the third-ranked Canadians and sixt...
Nov 01, 2021
Anunoby has career-best 36, Raptors beat Knicks 113-104
NEW YORK (AP) - OG Anunoby scored a career-high 36 points and the Toronto Raptors won their fourth straight by beating the New York Knicks 113-104 on Monday night in the 75th anniversary of the NBA's ...
Nov 01, 2021
NHLPA votes on investigation into how union handled Kyle Beach's allegations
The NHL Players' Association is considering opening an independent investigation into how it handled allegations of sexual assault brought forward by a Chicago Blackhawks prospect against a former ass...
Nov 01, 2021
Canucks defenceman Travis Hamonic will be double vaccinated 'soon': coach
VANCOUVER - Defenceman Travis Hamonic has returned to the Vancouver Canucks after missing the start of the season due to personal issues. Hamonic, 31, spoke with media Monday after practising with his...
Nov 01, 2021
Jury seated for homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A jury has been selected for the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the aspiring police officer who gunned down three people who were out on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, du...
Nov 01, 2021
World Series TV viewers for Braves-Astros up 37% for Game 3
HOUSTON (AP) - Television ratings are up for the World Series along with its return to its usual format with games in each team's city. Atlanta's 2-0 victory over visiting Houston in Game 3 on Friday ...
Nov 01, 2021
NHL concludes Bill Peters investigation, but Akim Aliu's lawyer casts doubt
NEW YORK - The NHL says it has completed its investigation into the conduct of former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly told reporters on Monday the league has wrapp...
Nov 01, 2021
Province lobbies to decriminalize small amounts of illicit drugs
NANAIMO - Amid no sign the drug toxicity crisis is improving in B.C., the province wants criminal penalities wiped out for people possessing small amounts of illicit drugs.Mental health and addictions...
Nov 01, 2021
B.C. applies to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of drugs
VICTORIA - British Columbia is applying to the federal government to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of illicit drugs. Mental Health and Addictions Minister Sheila Malcolmson...
Nov 01, 2021
Oklahoma panel recommends governor spare Julius Jones’ life
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Monday recommended that Gov. Kevin Stitt spare the life of Julius Jones, a man who has been on death row while proclaiming his innocence for ...
Nov 01, 2021