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Whitecaps offensive outburst too much for undermanned Toronto FC
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps struck early and often on Saturday, taking a decisive 4-0 victory over Canadian rivals Toronto FC. Brian White scored for the 'Caps (4-1-1) in the sixth minute and ...
Apr 06, 2024
Canada's Zach Edey and Purdue power their way into NCAA title game, beating N.C. State 63-50
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Purdue kept its March Madness dream alive while snuffing out North Carolina State's, getting 20 points and 12 rebounds from Canada's Zach Edey in a 63-50 victory Saturday that p...
Apr 06, 2024
Canada's Zach Edey and Purdue power their way into NCAA title game, beating N.C. State 63-50
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Purdue kept its March Madness dream alive while snuffing out North Carolina State's, getting 20 points and 12 rebounds from Canada's Zach Edey in a 63-50 victory Saturday that p...
Apr 06, 2024
Germany tops Japan 4-1 to improve to 2-0 at women's hockey worlds
UTICA, N.Y. - Sandra Abstreiter made 30 saves in a near-perfect performance in Germany's 4-1 win over Japan on Saturday at the women's world hockey championship. Jule Schiefer, Bernadette Karpf, Luisa...
Apr 06, 2024
Namestnikov has a goal and two assists as Jets beat Wild 4-2
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Vladislav Namestnikov had a goal and two assists, linemate Alex Iafallo a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday. Kyle Connor and Morg...
Apr 06, 2024
A close ally of populist prime minister tops a pro-Western diplomat to become Slovakia’s president
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) - A close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia's new president, and succeed Zuzana aputov, the country's first fe...
Apr 06, 2024
Canadian women rally to defeat Brazil in penalty shootout at SheBelieves Cup
ATLANTA - Canada defeated Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout at the SheBelieves Cup after the game finished knotted at 1-1 after 90 minutes Saturday. It was a second straight shootout for the Canadians,...
Apr 06, 2024
Medicine Hat city council to sort who will chair meetings after mayor sanctions
Medicine Hat's city council on Monday is expected to confirm its new approach to filling the gaps left by a mayor unable to chair meetings.Mayor Linnsie Clark would typically chair regular council and...
Apr 06, 2024
Nova Scotia premier joins calls for meeting with Trudeau about carbon pricing
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative premier has joined a call from leaders across the country asking for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss carbon pricing. Tim Housto...
Apr 06, 2024
MRI shows damage to Braves ace Spencer Strider's elbow ligament, leaving status for season in doubt
ATLANTA (AP) - Braves ace right-hander Spencer Strider has damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, an MRI revealed Saturday, leaving his status for the remainder of the season in d...
Apr 06, 2024