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'A work in progress': Injured Broncos player continues rehab after lockdown
CALGARY - At first glance it appears that Ryan Straschnitzki, the former Humboldt Broncos hockey player paralyzed from the chest down two years ago in a Saskatchewan bus crash, is paying close attenti...
Jun 29, 2020
Source: Patriots sign QB Cam Newton to replace Tom Brady
BOSTON - The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady...
Jun 28, 2020
Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser delivers impressive UFC KO
LAS VEGAS - Alberta heavyweight Tanner (The Bulldozer) Boser showed heavy hands in knocking out Philipe (Monstro) Lins in the first round on the undercard of a UFC Fight Night show Saturday. Boser (18...
Jun 28, 2020
Blue Jays name 58 players to club player pool for 2020 season
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have named 58 players to their club player pool for the 2020 season. Toronto made the announcement on Sunday, three days before training camp is expected to begin. The ...
Jun 28, 2020
Eskimos release Christion Jones following homophobic tweets
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Eskimos have released receiver/kick returner Christion Jones in response to homophobic comments made on his Twitter account. Edmonton made the announcement in a statement ...
Jun 28, 2020
New York Red Bulls' George Adamou wins eMLS Cup in New York esports derby
George Adamou of the New York Red Bulls needed extra time to edge New York City FC's Chris (Didychrislito) Holly 3-2 on aggregate and win the US$20,000 eMLS Cup on Sunday. Adamou earned $12,...
Jun 28, 2020
Annual Lisa Young march draws energized crowd to downtown Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A cold case of a missing Nanaimo woman yearning for answers led to a hopeful march through the city's downtown.Lisa Marie Young vanished in the early morning hours of June, 30, 2002 after a ...
Jun 28, 2020
Tories ask auditor general to probe 'outsourcing' of $900M student aid program
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are calling for an investigation into the Liberal government's decision to have an international charity administer a $900-million program designed to help stud...
Jun 28, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC looks to set NBA 2K League mark with 11th straight win
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC looks to start the week by making history. The Raptors (10-0) are after an NBA 2K League-record 11th straight victory when they host Heat Check Gaming (2-6) on Monday. To...
Jun 28, 2020
Despite pandemic, country figuring out different ways to celebrate Canada Day
The true north remains just as strong but might not feel quite as free with Canada Day celebrations being a little quieter and physically distant as people keep their guard up against COVID-19. F...
Jun 28, 2020