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Canada's Rob Thomson reflects on World Series appearance with Phillies
DUNEDIN, Fla. - CANADIAN CLASSIC Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson has had a few months to reflect on his team's long post-season run last fall. The Canadian took over as skipper in June when ...
Feb 17, 2023
Two Lethbridge speed skaters on their way to Canada Winter Games
CALGARY, AB - Two Lethbridge speed skaters are on their way to Prince Edward Island to compete in the Canada Winter Games starting Saturday, February 18, 2023.A total of three local speed skaters from...
Feb 17, 2023
Qatar-based bid for Man United confirmed on deadline day
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - A Qatar-based bid for Manchester United was confirmed Friday, with Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani promising to rid the iconic soccer team of debt and return it to former g...
Feb 17, 2023
Veteran lineman Shawn Lemon still on CFL's open market
Three days after the start of CFL free agency, veteran American defensive lineman Shawn Lemon remains on the open market. And that's definitely surprising given what the Calgary Stampeder did in 2022....
Feb 17, 2023
Qatar-based bid for Man United confirmed on deadline day
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - A Qatar-based bid for Manchester United was confirmed Friday, with Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani promising to rid the iconic soccer team of debt and return it to former g...
Feb 17, 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps sign Japanese goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka to two-year deal
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have added to their depth in net, signing Japanese goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka to a two-year deal. The 'Caps announced the news Friday, saying the agreement includes a...
Feb 17, 2023
Blue Jays slugger Guerrero to focus on pitch selection after slight offensive dip
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Vladimir Guerrero Jr., provided one of the better lines of spring training last year when he proclaimed the Blue Jays' 2021 season was the trailer and the 2022 campaign would be the mo...
Feb 17, 2023
Justice Rouleau calls for more time, transparency in future Emergencies Act inquiries
OTTAWA - The Public Order Emergency Commission has made 56 recommendations after investigating the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act to quell protests at border crossings and in downtown...
Feb 17, 2023
Trudeau says Canadians decided 2021 election outcome in spite of Chinese meddling
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is playing down a report that China tried to sway the last federal election, saying Canadian voters alone decided the outcome. The Toronto-based Globe and Mail n...
Feb 17, 2023
Vancouver Canucks forward Tanner Pearson placed on LTIR with hand injury
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have placed left-winger Tanner Pearson on long-term injured reserve due to a season-ending hand injury. General manager Patrik Allvin announced the move Friday, a mon...
Feb 17, 2023