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Grazer beats the behemoth that killed her cub to win Alaska's Fat Bear Contest
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - In a storyline better befitting a melodrama than a popularity vote, Grazer won her second Fat Bear Contest Tuesday by defeating the male behemoth that killed her cub this summ...
Oct 08, 2024

Mets beat Phillies 7-2 behind Alonso and Manaea, take 2-1 lead in NLDS
NEW YORK (AP) - Pete Alonso launched another homer off Aaron Nola, and Sean Manaea took a two-hit shutout into the eighth inning as the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-2 on Tuesday in G...
Oct 08, 2024

Kyrou scores twice, Blues spoil Kraken's home opener with 3-2 win
SEATTLE (AP) - Jordan Kyrou scored two goals less than two minutes apart late in the second period, and the St. Louis Blues rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 in the...
Oct 08, 2024

'Thank you, Jim': Ballet legend Baryshnikov honours late politician Jim Peterson
TORONTO - Roughly half a century ago, Mikhail Baryshnikov dashed into a waiting car after a series of Toronto performances, defecting from the Soviet Union in a move that made international headlines....
Oct 08, 2024

Roses FC unveiled as Montreal’s Northern Super League franchise
MONTREAL - Montreal's Northern Super League team will be known as Roses FC. The women's professional soccer franchise unveiled the team's name and logo on Tuesday night, projecting the new emblem and ...
Oct 08, 2024

FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S...
Oct 08, 2024

Edmonton Oilers sign Dermott, place Kane on long-term injured reserve
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers placed forward Evander Kane on long-term injured reserve Tuesday and signed defenceman Travis Dermott to a one-year contract. Kane had 44 points (24-20) in 77 games for ...
Oct 08, 2024

FBI arrests Afghan man who officials say planned Election Day attack in the US
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S., the Justice Departm...
Oct 08, 2024

Staying healthy has been Ka'Deem Carey's biggest accomplishment with Argos
TORONTO - He's set a career high for receptions and is closing in on new rushing mark but Ka'Deem Carey's biggest accomplishment this season has been staying healthy. The veteran running back has dres...
Oct 08, 2024

Kevin Koe recruits skip Aaron Sluchinski to join men's curling team
CALGARY - Kevin Koe has added Aaron Sluchinski to his men's curling team. Four-time Canadian and two-time world champion Koe of Calgary has played a three-man team since firing second Jacques Gauthier...
Oct 08, 2024