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Homophobia study shows perception, reality "disconnect"
Researchers say a survey of players in the Australian Ice Hockey League shows homophobic language is often used but that an even higher percentage of competitors would make a gay player feel welcome. ...
Jun 21, 2019
Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov wins Hart, Lindsay at NHL Awards
LAS VEGAS - Nikita Kucherov gratefully accepted the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award on Wednesday night in recognition of his spectacular 128-point regular season in Tampa Bay. He might even be a...
Jun 21, 2019
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Ontario Premier Doug Ford's chief of staff resigns
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford's chief of staff has resigned. In a statement, Ford says Dean French will be returning to the private sector. Earlier today, Ford revoked the appointments of t...
Jun 21, 2019
Dominican AG: Ortiz shooting result of mistaken identity
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor ...
Jun 21, 2019
Coach Herdman won't let Canada overlook Cuba in final group match of Gold Cup
Head coach John Herdman isn't going to let Canada's men's soccer team underestimate Cuba this weekend. The Cubans have already been eliminated from the Gold Cup after giving up 10 goals in back-to-bac...
Jun 21, 2019
Judge says R. Kelly's lawyers have week to answer lawsuit
CHICAGO - Attorneys for R. Kelly have one week to respond to a lawsuit alleging sex abuse or face losing the case. Kelly's attorneys sought to put the lawsuit on hold while the singer fights sex-relat...
Jun 21, 2019
Explosions, fire rock US oil refinery; gas prices could rise
PHILADELPHIA - Explosions and a blaze at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast sent a fireball into the sky and shook homes before dawn Friday, though authorities reported only a few minor injuri...
Jun 21, 2019
On first day of summer, Banff & Jasper get 25 cm of snow
BANFF, AB - The Weather Network is reporting that higher terrain near Banff and Jasper received up to 25 cm of snow Friday morning with as much as another 10 cm expected before the weather system ends...
Jun 21, 2019 Snow accumulation in the Columbia Icefiends in Jasper National Park. (Supplied by Brandon Houck on Twitter)
Dominican AG: Ortiz shooting result of mistaken identity
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor ...
Jun 21, 2019
Flipping 300 lb tires - just one of the competitions at Femsport
LETHBRIDGE - Femsport! What is it? Well, in a nutshell, it involves some feminine members of our society, involved in very specific, very intense.... sporting events.There are ladies from Lethbridge i...
Jun 21, 2019 Competitor being cheered-on during tire toss