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Connor McMichael scores third-period winner, Capitals down Maple Leafs 3-1
TORONTO - Connor McMichael scored the winner in the third period as the Washington Capitals downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Friday night. Nic Dowd, with a goal and an assist, and Aliaksei Protas...
Dec 06, 2024
South Korean president says he won't seek to impose martial law again, 'truly sorry' for anxiety
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's president said he's "truly sorry" for causing public anxiety with his declaration of martial law earlier this week, and promised not to make another attempt to ...
Dec 06, 2024
Scheffler goes on a run of birdies in the Bahamas, leads by two
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - Scottie Scheffler birdied every hole but the par 3s on the front nine at Albany Golf Club on Friday and finished his bogey-free round with an 8-under 64 that gave him a two-shot...
Dec 06, 2024
Toronto FC captain says Herdman resignation as coach an 'unfortunate situation'
TORONTO - John Herdman's decision to step down as Toronto FC coach is an "unfortunate situation," says club captain Jonathan Osorio. Herdman resigned Nov. 29, saying it was "the right time for me to s...
Dec 06, 2024
Heavy rain expected for Metro Vancouver for first night of Taylor Swift weekend
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada is warning of heavy rain for parts of B.C.'s south coast and a blanket of snow for areas in the B.C. Interior. The weather agency says parts of Metro Vancouver, Howe Sou...
Dec 06, 2024
Murisier claims 1st World Cup win by taking men's downhill, Canada's Crawford fourth
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) - Justin Murisier of Switzerland claimed his first World Cup victory by beating his stellar teammate Marco Odermatt in the opening men's downhill race of the World Cup season ...
Dec 06, 2024
Gilles, Poirier struggle at Grand Prix final after fall in rhythm dance
GRENOBLE - Canadian ice dancers Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have an uphill climb at the ISU Grand Prix Final. Toronto's Gilles and Poirier, from Unionville, Ont., finished last out of six teams in F...
Dec 06, 2024
Canada's Jonathan David scores milestone goal in Lille win over Brest in France
PARIS (CP-AP) - Canadian striker Jonathan David scored twice to go past the 100-goal career mark for Lille in a 3-1 win over Brest in Ligue 1 play Friday. The 24-year-old from Ottawa turned in a man-o...
Dec 06, 2024
B.C. prosecutors proceed with motor vehicle charges, not criminal, after fatal crash
VICTORIA - The B.C. Prosecution Service says it will continue to pursue charges under the Motor Vehicle Act against the driver allegedly involved in a crash that killed a university student and hurt t...
Dec 06, 2024
Burkina Faso's military junta sacks the prime minister and dissolves the government
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) - Burkina Faso's ruling military junta issued a decree Friday dismissing Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and announcing the dissolution of the natio...
Dec 06, 2024