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Canada's Rob Thomson reflects on World Series appearance with Phillies
DUNEDIN, Fla. - CANADIAN CLASSIC Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson has had a few months to reflect on his team's long post-season run last fall. The Canadian took over as skipper in June when ...
Feb 17, 2023

Qatar-based bid for Man United confirmed on deadline day
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - A Qatar-based bid for Manchester United was confirmed Friday, with Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani promising to rid the iconic soccer team of debt and return it to former g...
Feb 17, 2023

Veteran lineman Shawn Lemon still on CFL's open market
Three days after the start of CFL free agency, veteran American defensive lineman Shawn Lemon remains on the open market. And that's definitely surprising given what the Calgary Stampeder did in 2022....
Feb 17, 2023

Separations can be difficult on children during Family Day long weekend
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Many families will be gathering to celebrate the Family Day long weekend, however, others may be dealing with challenges that come with a separation.It can be a difficult time for A...
Feb 17, 2023

Qatar-based bid for Man United confirmed on deadline day
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - A Qatar-based bid for Manchester United was confirmed Friday, with Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani promising to rid the iconic soccer team of debt and return it to former g...
Feb 17, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps sign Japanese goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka to two-year deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have added to their depth in net, signing Japanese goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka to a two-year deal. The 'Caps announced the news Friday, saying the agreement includes a...
Feb 17, 2023

Blue Jays slugger Guerrero to focus on pitch selection after slight offensive dip
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Vladimir Guerrero Jr., provided one of the better lines of spring training last year when he proclaimed the Blue Jays' 2021 season was the trailer and the 2022 campaign would be the mo...
Feb 17, 2023

Trudeau says Canadians decided 2021 election outcome in spite of Chinese meddling
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is playing down a report that China tried to sway the last federal election, saying Canadian voters alone decided the outcome. The Toronto-based Globe and Mail n...
Feb 17, 2023

Vancouver Canucks forward Tanner Pearson placed on LTIR with hand injury
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have placed left-winger Tanner Pearson on long-term injured reserve due to a season-ending hand injury. General manager Patrik Allvin announced the move Friday, a mon...
Feb 17, 2023

Tim Gruber running for NDP nomination in Cypress-Medicine Hat
MEDICINE HAT, AB - NDP members in Cypress-Medicine Hat have three options as they pick who will run under the party banner in the provincial election set for May 29. This is the first time in recent m...
Feb 17, 2023