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Iran's Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without hijab, in Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian competitive climber Elna Rekabi received a hero's welcome on her return to Tehran early Wednesday, after competing in South Korea without wearing a mandatory...
Oct 18, 2022
Iran's Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without hijab, in Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian competitive climber Elna Rekabi received a hero's welcome on her return to Tehran early Wednesday, after competing in South Korea without wearing a mandatory...
Oct 18, 2022
Senators put on offensive show in beating Bruins 7-5 for first win
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators provided plenty of entertainment in their home opener Tuesday night with a 7-5 win over the Boston Bruins. Mark Kastelic's first of the season in the second period held up...
Oct 18, 2022
Gavrikov's OT score lifts Blue Jackets over Canucks 4-3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Vladislav Gavrikov scored in overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets came from behind to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Tuesday night for their first victory of the season. The...
Oct 18, 2022
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith apologizes for past comments about invasion of Ukraine
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is apologizing for what she calls "ill-informed comments on Russia's invasion of Ukraine." In April, Smith said the only answer for Ukraine is neutra...
Oct 18, 2022
Wet weather relief possibly in sight for drought-stricken Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - Rain in the forecast for the Mid-Island is a welcome site after months of drier-than-usual conditions extending and increasing watering restrictions.Coastal Fire Centre staff are keeping a c...
Oct 18, 2022
Bouchard shows some flash in first-round win over Kayla Day at Guadalajara Open
GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Canada's Eugenie Bouchard advanced to the second round of the WTA 1000 Guadalajara Open by knocking off American Kayla Day 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Montreal native sh...
Oct 18, 2022
Sunday night NFL tilt leads in week's television ratings
NEW YORK (AP) - Here are the 20 most popular shows on prime-time television for the week of Oct. 10-16, their networks and viewerships: 1. NFL Football: Dallas at Philadelphia, NBC, 20.79 million. 2. ...
Oct 18, 2022
Groups want planned handgun freeze exemption to include wider range of sport shooters
OTTAWA - MPs are coming under pressure to broaden an exemption to a planned federal handgun freeze to include a wider range of sport shooters - an idea prominent firearm-control advocates firmly oppos...
Oct 18, 2022
Toronto Arrows re-sign Canadian international prop Tyler Rowland for 2023 MLR season
TORONTO - Canadian international prop Tyler Rowland is coming back for a fourth season with the Toronto Arrows. The six-foot-one 270-pounder has made 29 appearances, including 11 starts, since his deb...
Oct 18, 2022