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Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime downs Malek Jaziri in opener in Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain - Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime is off to the third round of the Barcelona Open. The No. 16 seed from Montreal beat Malek Jaziri of Tunisia 6-3, 7-6 (7) at the ATP Tour 500 clay-cour...
Apr 24, 2019
Analysis: In a series with razor-thin margins, a look at why the Leafs lost
BOSTON - Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock used the word "opportunity" over and over again when discussing his team's playoff rematch with the Boston Bruins. Toronto wound up missing a big one ...
Apr 24, 2019
Trump, first lady teaming up to address opioids epidemic
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are headed to an event in Atlanta where they're teaming up to provide an update on the nation's opioid epidemic. Both are to speak Wedn...
Apr 24, 2019
Britain's Prince Louis a baby no more, turning 1 on Tuesday
LONDON - The youngest child of Britain's Prince William and his wife, Kate, is about to celebrate his first birthday. Prince Louis will mark the milestone on Tuesday. He is fifth in line to the throne...
Apr 24, 2019
Rising Saint John River frustrating swath of southern New Brunswick
FREDERICTON - Rising waters have reduced the Trans-Canada Highway to a single lane outside Fredericton, as New Brunswick officials warn residents of flood-prone areas to get out while they can. T...
Apr 24, 2019
76ers season has gone south with each visit to Toronto
PHILADELPHIA - The 76ers have gone south in Toronto. Sixers coach Brett Brown wants the season series to come with an asterisk. Sure, the Raptors went 3-1 against the Sixers, but Philadelphia has evol...
Apr 24, 2019
Invigorated after Game 7 win, Bruins look to Blue Jackets
BOSTON - The Bruins needed performances from up and down their roster to outlast the Toronto Maples Leafs in yet another seven-game slugfest between the Original Six franchises. Boston will literally ...
Apr 24, 2019
Sri Lankan-Canadians mourn victims of terrorist attack in their homeland
Sri Lankan-Canadians were gathering Monday to mourn those killed in a massive terrorist attack in their homeland as the Canadian government stepped up cautions for anyone considering visitin...
Apr 24, 2019
No plans for coalition to help PC minority government, P.E.I. Tory leader says
CHARLOTTETOWN - The man who won the most seats in P.E.I.'s provincial election Tuesday says he does not expect to seek a formal coalition agreement with the Greens or Liberals, and his Tories will for...
Apr 24, 2019
Habs forward Kotkaniemi undergoes left knee surgery to address 'chronic, minor injury'
Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday and the team said the procedure shouldn't interfere with his off-season training. "It was a c...
Apr 24, 2019