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Canada set to open world juniors with tough test against the U.S.
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic - Canada eased into last year's world junior hockey championship. The host country led its opener against Denmark 3-0 after the first period, 8-0 through tw...
Dec 25, 2019
Raptors drop 118-102 decision to Boston in first Xmas Day game at home
TORONTO - Jaylen Brown scored 30 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 118-102 victory over Toronto on Wednesday, spoiling the Raptors' first Christmas Day game at home. Fred VanVleet had 27 poi...
Dec 25, 2019
ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff dies at 34
BRISTOL, Conn. - ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff, known for his outgoing and friendly personality, dapper dress and great love of sports, has died. He was 34. The sports network announce...
Dec 25, 2019
"Freedom for All": Kanter finally allowed to travel outside the U.S. for game
TORONTO - Enes Kanter wore his heart on his chest for the Boston Celtics' Christmas Day game in Toronto. The Turkish centre arrived at Scotiabank Arena wearing a black T-shirt that read "Freedom ...
Dec 25, 2019
Sports Year in Review 2019 - Hockey
MEDICINE HAT, AB - It was a memorable year on the ice for hockey in our region.The Medicine Hat Tigers looked to the past to lead their future, the Brooks Bandits continued their strong play, and some...
Dec 25, 2019 Team Russia poses after winning the World U-17 Hockey Challenge in November
ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff dies at 34
BRISTOL, Conn. - ESPN college football reporter Edward Aschoff, known for his outgoing and friendly personality, dapper dress and great love of sports, has died. He was 34. The sports network announce...
Dec 25, 2019
N.S. sawmills seeking new markets in wake of announced Northern Pulp closure
HALIFAX - The outlook for Nova Scotia sawmills after the closure of Northern Pulp is one of troubling uncertainty and, so far, few answers from the provincial government on ho...
Dec 25, 2019
Conservative party's fundraising boss takes over temporary helm of party
OTTAWA - The director of fundraising for the federal Conservatives has taken over as acting executive director of the party as it continues to grapple with the fallout from the resignation of leader A...
Dec 25, 2019
Student who saved classmates from shooting honoured as Jedi
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A North Carolina college student hailed by police as a hero for preventing more injuries and deaths after a gunman opened fire in a classroom has now been immortalized as a Jedi by t...
Dec 25, 2019
Former Conservative MP Lisa Raitt to help run race to replace Scheer
OTTAWA - A high-profile Conservative who lost her seat in the last election will help lead the effort to elect a replacement for party Leader Andrew Scheer. The Conservative Party has announced t...
Dec 25, 2019