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Hurricanes’ streak snapped in shootout loss to Medicine Hat
LETHBRIDGE, AB - In front of a crowd of over 4,000 people, the Lethbridge Hurricanes were looking to extend their win streak to seven games, but the Medicine Hat Tigers brought the fight on route to a...
Oct 26, 2019 Tigers beat Hurricanes - Photo credit to Medicine Hat Tigers
Siakam, Anunoby lead Raptors over Bulls 108-84
CHICAGO - Pascal Siakam scored 19 points, OG Anunoby added 17 and the Toronto Raptors spoiled Chicago's home opener by beating the Bulls 108-84 on Saturday night. The defending NBA champions went on a...
Oct 26, 2019
Lauther hits late field goal to lift Roughriders over Eskimos 27-24
EDMONTON - Brett Lauther nailed a 43-yard field goal with time expired as the Saskatchewan Roughriders won their second game in a row and fourth out of the last five with a 27-24 victory over the Edmo...
Oct 26, 2019
Jonathan Drouin scores twice to lead Canadiens over Leafs 5-2
MONTREAL - Two breakaway goals by Jonathan Drouin gave the Montreal Canadiens a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Brendan Gallagher, Joel Armia and Nick Suzuki also scored fo...
Oct 26, 2019
Astros fire exec Taubman after rant at female reporters
WASHINGTON - The Houston Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters during a clubhouse celebration, announcing the deci...
Oct 26, 2019
Outdoor NHL games a weather adventure for ice crews, players and coaches
REGINA - Derek King has made hockey ice in enough football and baseball stadiums to know he can't beat Mother Nature. He has to work with her. Saturday's Heritage Classic at Regina's Mosaic Stadi...
Oct 26, 2019
Japan trade minister resigns over vote buying scandal
TOKYO - Japan's trade minister resigned Friday a month into his job in a scandal over condolence money, expensive melons and other gifts allegedly offered to election supporters. Prime Minister Shinzo...
Oct 26, 2019
AP source: DOJ review of Russia probe now a criminal inquiry
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department has shifted its review of the Russia probe to a criminal investigation, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday, a move that is likely to raise concerns tha...
Oct 26, 2019
Argonauts use three quarterbacks to beat Redblacks 39-9 in home finale
TORONTO - Quarterbacks McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Dakota Prukop and Canadian Michael O'Connor combined for five touchdown passes in the Toronto Argonauts' 39-9 win against the struggling Ottawa Redblacks...
Oct 26, 2019
Courts, social services win in Alberta budget; students face tuition increases
EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative government tabled its first budget Thursday. Here is a look at who might be pleased and who won't be so happy: WINNERS Bibliophiles: Government ...
Oct 26, 2019