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Li Peng, Chinese premier during Tiananmen crackdown, dies
BEIJING - The legacy of former Chinese Premier Li Peng is reflected in modern China itself, where extended and broad-based economic growth is inextricably coupled with authoritarian political controls...
Jul 25, 2019
Nuggets announce five-year extension for Jamal Murray
DENVER - The Denver Nuggets have signed point guard Jamal Murray to the five-year, $170 million extension that the sides agreed to last month. The deal, which runs through the 2024-25 season, was anno...
Jul 25, 2019
Flames sign forward Sam Bennett to two-year contract worth $5.1 million
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames and forward Sam Bennett have avoided arbitration after agreeing to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$2.55 million. Bennett, a 23-year-old na...
Jul 25, 2019
Andrew Copp signs contract with Winnipeg Jets worth AAV of $2.28 million
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets and Andrew Copp have signed a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$2.28 million dollars. The move comes a day after an arbitrator awarded Copp a two-year, ...
Jul 25, 2019
Boris Johnson chosen as new UK leader, now faces Brexit test
LONDON - Boris Johnson, Britain's blustering Brexit campaigner, was chosen as the U.K.'s next prime minister on Tuesday, with a resounding mandate from the Conservative Party but conflicting demands f...
Jul 25, 2019
Leonard thanks Toronto for 'amazing season' before moving on with L-A Clippers
LOS ANGELES - Former Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard turned the page on his time with Toronto's NBA team by publicly thanking the organization, the city and the fans for an "amazing season." Speaki...
Jul 25, 2019
Canadian snowboard star Max Parrot cleared for liftoff after cancer scare
Given the all-clear after cancer treatment, Canadian snowboarder Max Parrot is pushing himself hard in training to compete in an X Games big air event next month. The Olympic silver medallist in ...
Jul 25, 2019
Irish-born back Peter Nelson set for Canada rugby debut at Pacific Nations Cup
Some two months ahead of the Rugby World Cup, Irish-born back Peter Nelson will likely figure for Canada for the first time Saturday at the Pacific Nations Cup. The Canadian men, currently ranked 21st...
Jul 25, 2019
Avenatti: Trump aims Justice Department at political enemies
NEW YORK - Michael Avenatti told reporters President Donald Trump is the real criminal after the California attorney appeared at a New York hearing on criminal charges he cheated porn star Stormy Dani...
Jul 25, 2019
In the news today, July 23
Five stories in the news for Tuesday, July 23 --- FOOD GUIDE, BUTTS IN PRE-CAMPAIGN FIGHT Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre took aim at the Liberals Monday morning for bringi...
Jul 25, 2019