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US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in Californ...
Dec 17, 2024
US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in Californ...
Dec 17, 2024
Maple Leafs say goaltender Stolarz to undergo knee surgery, will be out 4-6 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will undergo knee surgery and miss four-to-six weeks, general manager Brad Treliving said Tuesday. Stolarz left the Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over v...
Dec 17, 2024
Canadian rider Derek Gee to lead the Israel-Premier Tech team at Giro d'Italia
Canadian Derek Gee is headed back to the Giro d'Italia, this time leading the Israel-Premier Tech team. The 27-year-old from Ottawa turned heads in his Grand Tour debut at the 2023 Giro when he finish...
Dec 17, 2024
Jets' Kevin He becomes first Chinese-born player to sign NHL contract
WINNIPEG - Forward Kevin He has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Winnipeg Jets, making him the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract. The Jets announced the deal Tuesd...
Dec 17, 2024
Hamilton Tiger-Cats name Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats hired Brent Monson as their defensive co-ordinator Tuesday. Monson, a Hamilton native, joins the Ticats after 15 seasons with the Calgary Stampeders, the last six as...
Dec 17, 2024
Alberta extends continuous glucose monitor coverage to eligible adults
The Government of Alberta is expanding its coverage of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to eligible adults in an effort to increase their accessibility and help Albertans better manage their health....
Dec 17, 2024
Roughriders, Redblacks both get two A grades in first-ever CFLPA team report cards
The Saskatchewan Roughriders received the top grades in the CFL Players' Association's first-ever team report cards. Saskatchewan received two "A" and five "B" grades in the eight categories provided ...
Dec 17, 2024
Vancouver Rise sign Canadian forward Jessica De Filippo
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Rise have added a Canadian forward to their roster, signing Jessica De Filippo. The 23-year-old from St. Lazare, Que., played with the Whitecaps FC women's League1 BC team in...
Dec 17, 2024
Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins FIFA award for best women's player of the year
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continues to dominate the awards for women's soccer while Real Madrid star Vincius Jnior is about to find out if he'll be finally getting his hand...
Dec 17, 2024