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Man who set up fake Humboldt Broncos fundraiser gets 14-month jail sentence
SASKATOON - A man who set up a fake online fundraiser for the Humboldt Broncos following the Saskatchewan hockey team's deadly bus crash has been sentenced to 14 months i...
Jun 23, 2020
No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver
The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said Tuesday in announcing there will be no charges f...
Jun 23, 2020
No charges in NASCAR noose incident involving Black driver
The noose found hanging in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway had been there since at least last October, federal authorities said Tuesday in announcing there will be no charges f...
Jun 23, 2020
Canadian teen Fernandez back in action after strong start to season
Riding high earlier this year after upset wins over some big-name WTA Tour stars, Canadian teenager Leylah Annie Fernandez appeared primed to take her game to the next level. Howev...
Jun 23, 2020
Idea for addressing racism in policing prompts tense exchange in Green debates
OTTAWA - One of the 10 people running to be the next leader of the Green Party of Canada is suggesting police should have to pay racialized Canadians a fee every time they stop them - an idea that pro...
Jun 23, 2020
Leafs' Spezza remains optimistic NHL season will resume this summer
TORONTO - Jason Spezza remains optimistic. After a bad week for professional sports that saw players across North America test positive for COVID-19, the veteran Toronto Maple Leafs cen...
Jun 23, 2020
Canada's Kyle (The Monster) Nelson off weekend UFC card due to visa issues
Canadian Kyle (The Monster) Nelson is off this weekend's UFC card in Las Vegas due to visa issues. Nelson (13-3-0) was slated to face Sean (The Sniper) Woodson at a catchweight of 150 pounds at Saturd...
Jun 23, 2020
Canada's sports ethics body wants IOC to amend Rule 50 for sake of human rights
OTTAWA - The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport says it supports freedom of expression for athletes at Olympic and Paralympic Games. The CCES, which administers Canada's anti-doping program and ...
Jun 23, 2020
US deports ex-paramilitary leader 'Toto' Constant to Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Former paramilitary leader Emmanuel Constant was deported from the U.S. on Tuesday and arrested as soon as he landed in Haiti, where he faces murder and torture charges stemmin...
Jun 23, 2020
Champagne pays China mortgages, moves to Canadian banks to avoid 'distraction'
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he has repaid two mortgages with a Chinese state bank and refinanced them with a Canadian financial institution. Champagne disclosed ...
Jun 23, 2020