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Vikes defeat Dinos for first U Sports men’s basketball title in 28 years
VANCOUVER - Renoldo Robinson had 24 points and nine rebounds as the University of Victoria Vikes defeated the Calgary Dinos 82-53 on Sunday to win their U Sports men's basketball title in 28 years. Th...
Mar 16, 2025
Recently acquired Mrazek earns first shutout of season as Red Wings blank Knights 3-0
DETROIT (AP) - Petr Mrazek made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Detroit Red Wings blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday. Mrazek was making his third start since he was ac...
Mar 16, 2025
US and Iran-backed Houthis both vow escalation after airstrikes target rebels in Yemen
CAIRO (AP) - The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the U.S. launched airstrikes to deter the rebels from attacking military and commercial vessels o...
Mar 16, 2025
Berrios pitches six strong innings to lead Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2
DUNEDIN - Jose Berrios pitched six strong innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in exhibition baseball action Sunday. Berrios (1-0) allowed four hits. no walks and no runs ...
Mar 16, 2025
Newcastle wins the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 years
LONDON (AP) - Newcastle ended its 70-year-wait for a major domestic trophy by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the English League Cup final on Sunday. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored either side of halftim...
Mar 16, 2025
Blondin, Howe capture medals at the world speedskating single distances event
HAMAR - Ottawa's Ivanie Blondin and Connor Howe of Canmore, Alt., captured medals Sunday at the world speedskating single distances championships. Blondin was second in the women's mass start. Marijke...
Mar 16, 2025
Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in more than a month
ROME (AP) - The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of pope in more than a month, showing Francis co-celebrating Mass in the hospital chapel. The photograph is taken from behind, and shows...
Mar 16, 2025
Toronto Raptors sign centre Castleton to second 10-day contract with NBA club
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors signed centre Colin Castleton to a second 10-day contract Sunday. The six-foot-11, 250-pound Castleton started two-of-five games during his first 10-day deal with the clu...
Mar 16, 2025
Canadian women win again at T20 World Cup Americas qualifier in Buenos Aires
BUENOS AIRES - Canada defeated Brazil by 29 runs Sunday to set up a showdown with the U.S. in its final match Monday at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Americas Region Qualifier. The Canadian women impr...
Mar 16, 2025
Canadian short-track speedskating team finishes season with six more medals
BEIJING - Steven Dubois and William Dandjinou finished 1-2 in the men's 1,000-metre race and led relay teams to world titles as Canada finished its season with six medals overall Sunday at the world s...
Mar 16, 2025