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Siakam's 32-point, nine-assist effort lifts Raptors to 118-97 win over Pistons
TORONTO - Pascal Siakam had a game-high 32 points and nine assists and the Toronto Raptors dominated the Detroit Pistons en route to a 118-97 win on Friday night. Chris Boucher added 19 points and 13 ...
Mar 24, 2023

Canadian Jeff Gustafson takes lead over first day of Bassmaster Classic
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - It was a great start to the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic for Canadian Jeff Gustafson. Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., took the overall lead after the first day of pro bass fishing's ...
Mar 24, 2023

Los Angeles schools, union leaders reach contract deal
The Los Angeles Unified School District and union leaders said Friday they reached a deal on a new contract for workers after a strike that shut down the nation's second-largest school system for thre...
Mar 24, 2023

Canadian men face Curacao in their first game since World Cup in Qatar
John Herdman expects to face a different Curaao side in CONCACAF Nations League play Saturday night than the one Canada dispatched with ease last June in Vancouver. The Canadian men, currently ranked ...
Mar 24, 2023

Kuchar ties Tiger's match play record, advances in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Matt Kuchar has a place in the record book with Tiger Woods. Equally pleasing Friday was getting a spot in the weekend at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. Kuchar had an easy ...
Mar 24, 2023

Verbatim: U.S. President Joe Biden's address to Canada's Parliament
OTTAWA - U.S. President Joe Biden delivered an address to Canadian parliamentarians in the House of Commons on Friday, during his first visit to Ottawa since taking office in 2021. Here are some excer...
Mar 24, 2023

Alberta sheriffs receive increased funding from province
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The province has announced a budget increase to provide Alberta sheriffs more funding to fight rural crime. The government says they will be spending $27.3 million to hire more sher...
Mar 24, 2023

Trudeau says he accepts MP's choice to leave Liberal caucus amid meddling allegations
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he accepts Han Dong's decision to leave the Liberal caucus after an allegation he spoke to a Chinese diplomat about delaying the release of two Canadians. T...
Mar 24, 2023

Winless Vancouver Whitecaps cautious ahead of matchup with undermanned Minnesota
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps aren't about to be lulled into a false sense of security as they head to the American Midwest this weekend. The 'Caps (0-2-2) know seven of Minnesota United's usual...
Mar 24, 2023

Tigers in control of playoff destiny
MEDICINE HAT, AB - It all comes down to this weekend for the Medicine Hat Tigers, who hold their playoff fate in their hands.Entering the regular season's final weekend and two games against the Swift...
Mar 24, 2023