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J.T. Miller scores twice, Canucks hand Florida Panthers 7-2 drubbing
VANCOUVER - Canucks forward J.T. Miller only knew he was on the cusp of a major career milestone because his parents wouldn't let him forget. "They've been putting pressure on me for about a week...
Oct 30, 2019
Strong quake jolts southern Philippines, 6 dead, scores hurt
DAVAO, Philippines - A powerful earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Tuesday, triggering landslides and loosening boulders that killed six people and injured more than 100 others in a region a...
Oct 30, 2019
Draisaitl, Oilers roll past Blue Jackets 4-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist, Mike Smith stopped 23 shots and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Wednesday night. James Neal and Jujhar Khaira als...
Oct 30, 2019
Late goal by substitute Nick DeLeon sends Toronto FC to MLS Cup final
ATLANTA - Substitute Nick DeLeon scored in the 78th minute as Toronto FC rallied to beat defending champion Atlanta United FC 2-1 Wednesday and advance to the MLS Cup final for the third time in four ...
Oct 30, 2019
Japan justice minister resigns in election fraud scandal
TOKYO - Japan's justice minister resigned Thursday over election fraud allegations involving his wife, also a lawmaker, and about his own reported gift-giving allegations, becoming the second Cabinet ...
Oct 30, 2019
Siakam scores third 30-point game as Raptors down Casey and Pistons
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, Fred Van Vleet added 13 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 125-113 on Wednesday for their first win a...
Oct 30, 2019
Five teens wounded in targeted shooting, Toronto police look for suspects: Chief
Toronto police say five teens have been shot in the western part of the city in a targeted shooting. Police Chief Mark Saunders says the victims include a 16-year-old girl, a 17-year-old gir...
Oct 30, 2019
MacKay blames Conservative election loss on Scheer's social conservatism
OTTAWA - One-time and possible future leadership contender Peter MacKay says the "stinking albatross" of Andrew Scheer's social conservative values cost the Conservatives the election. He offered the&...
Oct 30, 2019
Kyle Lowry's 26 points helps Raptors hold on for 104-95 win over Magic
TORONTO - If Kyle Lowry is having a hard time getting up to speed, it's not showing. He isn't telling, either. Lowry had 26 points, six assists and five rebounds as the Toronto Raptors held on for a 1...
Oct 30, 2019
Ex-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury
KELLER, Texas - Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he had struck her. Hamilton, 38, surrendered Wednesda...
Oct 30, 2019