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Greek court to deliver landmark verdict in far-right trial
ATHENS, Greece - A Greek court is to deliver a landmark verdict in the marathon, five-year-long trial against the country's extreme right-wing Golden Dawn party Wednesday, with security tight and anti...
Oct 06, 2020
Lakers top Heat 102-96, take 3-1 lead in NBA Finals
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Anthony Davis punched his chest in celebration. LeBron James let out a huge scream. The Los Angeles Lakers are on the cusp of what they want most - the franchise's first champ...
Oct 06, 2020
Calgary Flames make Connor Zary club's first pick of NHL entry draft
The Calgary Flames took their time making a first-round selection in the NHL entry draft on Tuesday before picking centre Connor Zary 24th overall. Calgary started with the No. 19 pick, but twice drop...
Oct 06, 2020
Montreal Canadiens pick defenceman Kaiden Guhle with No. 16 draft pick
The Montreal Canadiens used the 16th pick in the NHL draft to add defenceman Kaiden Guhle on Tuesday. The 18-year-old native of Sherwood Park, Alta., registered 40 points (11 goals and 29 assis...
Oct 06, 2020
Toronto Maple Leafs select Russian winger Rodion Amirov in first round of NHL draft
The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected Russian winger Rodion Amirov with the 15th overall pick in the NHL draft. The Leafs acquired the first-round pick this summer in a deal that sent forward Kasperi ...
Oct 06, 2020
Stewart leads Seattle to 2nd WNBA title in 3 years
BRADENTON, Fla. - Breanna Stewart scored 26 points, and the Seattle Storm won their second WNBA championship in three seasons, sweeping the Las Vegas Aces with a 92-59 rout Tuesday night. It's the fou...
Oct 06, 2020
Edmonton Oilers select centre Dylan Holloway in first round of NHL draft
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers selected centre Dylan Holloway with the 14th overall pick in the NHL entry draft on Tuesday. The six-foot, 203-pound forward from Bragg Creek, Alta., had eight goals and...
Oct 06, 2020
Winnipeg Jets select centre Cole Perfetti with No. 10 NHL draft pick
The Winnipeg Jets have chosen Cole Perfetti with the 10th overall pick in the NHL draft. The 18 year old centre from Whitby, Ont., spent last season with the Ontario Hockey League's Saginaw Spir...
Oct 06, 2020
Springer hits 2 HRs, Astros beat A's 5-2 for 2-0 ALDS lead
LOS ANGELES - George Springer hit two homers and the Houston Astros kept making more noise in the playoffs, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series....
Oct 06, 2020
'Blazingly bright' Mars rotating at closest point to Earth
NANAIMO - Mars is orbiting at its closest point to earth this week, providing an extra incentive to check out the night sky.VIU astronomy professor Dr. Greg Arkos said while Mars is still about 60 mil...
Oct 06, 2020