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Carlson, Pastrnak, Draisaitl named NHL's three stars for October
NEW YORK - Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson, Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak and Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl are the NHL's three stars for October. Carlson led all defence...
Nov 01, 2019
Canadian women take final step on Olympic field hockey qualifying road
The Canadian men's field hockey team has booked its ticket to the Tokyo Olympics. Now it's the women's turn. Like the men, the women have Ireland standing in their way. But unlike the men, the women w...
Nov 01, 2019
Canucks recall Baertschi from Utica, place Ferland on injured reserve
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Vancouver Canucks have recalled forward Sven Baertschi from the American Hockey League's Utica Comets. Baertschi was surprisingly put on waivers at the end of the Canucks' t...
Nov 01, 2019
Fiat Chrysler merger with PSA appears headed for approval
DETROIT - In a merger deal that appears to be heading for approval, Fiat Chrysler stands to gain electric vehicle technology while PSA Peugeot Citroen could benefit from a badly needed dealership netw...
Nov 01, 2019
Sheshatshiu chief says resources coming together after suicide crisis declared
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The chief of a central Labrador Indigenous community facing a rash of suicide attempts says resources are beginning to come together that can pave the way for long-term solutions. C...
Nov 01, 2019
Critical condition: Winnipeg police investigate attack on three-year-old boy
WINNIPEG - Police were investigating what they called an unthinkable attack with a weapon Wednesday that left a three-year-old boy in grave condition. "I can't imagine the fear and panic tha...
Nov 01, 2019
Bombers award winners feel Harris should be top Canadian despite positive drug test
WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson and Mike Miller both put an asterisk beside one of their Winnipeg Blue Bombers awards on Wednesday. The pair spoke out against voters for not selecting teammate Andrew Harr...
Nov 01, 2019
All Blacks veterans finish with bronze after win over Wales
TOKYO - Ben Smith scored two vintage tries, Kieran Read did a power of work and Sonny Bill Williams produced a pair of trademark offloads as three veteran All Blacks went into retirement with a bronze...
Nov 01, 2019
Fajardo listed as Roughriders' starting QB for key game against Eskimos
REGINA - It appears Cody Fajardo will start at quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders when they host the Edmonton Eskimos tomorrow. The Roughriders released their depth chart for the game and ha...
Nov 01, 2019
Former Maple Leafs GM and longtime NHL executive Jim Gregory dies at 83
TORONTO - Struggling to find traction early in his career, Lanny McDonald remembers being summoned into Jim Gregory's office at Maple Leaf Gardens. McDonald, the No. 4 pick in the 1973 ...
Nov 01, 2019