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Mike Reilly dominant as B.C. Lions down Ottawa Redblacks 29-5
VANCOUVER - Mike Reilly did it all on Friday, leading his B.C. Lions to a 29-5 win over the Ottawa Redblacks. The veteran quarterback threw for 286 yards, two touchdowns and t...
Sep 13, 2019

Bo Bichette hits walk-off homer in 12th, Jays beat Yankees 6-5
TORONTO - Bo Bichette led off the bottom of the 12th inning with a towering home run to left field to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 6-5 victory against the mighty New York Yankees on Friday. Bichette's...
Sep 13, 2019

Tellez and Hernandez homer as Blue Jays dump slumping Red Sox 8-0
Toronto rookie pitcher Trent Thornton tried a different grip on his curveball Wednesday night for his first big-league relief appearance. The switch paid immediate dividends. Thornton threw five ...
Sep 13, 2019

Report: Maple Leafs agree to contract with restricted free agent Mitch Marner
TORONTO - Restricted free-agent forward Mitch Marner appears ready to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs on opening night. Marner and the Maple Leafs reportedly agreed on a new contract on Friday. Multi...
Sep 13, 2019

Newcomer Ferland lines up with sniper Pettersson as Vancouver Canucks camp opens
VICTORIA - Vancouver Canucks newcomer Micheal Ferland was singing the praises of Elias Pettersson on Friday after skating on a line with the NHL's reigning rookie of the year on th...
Sep 13, 2019

Collision near Coaldale results in death of driver, serious injuries for passenger
COALDALE, AB - At approximately 1:00 am on Thursday, September 12th, Coaldale RCMP, the Coaldale Fire Department, and EMS were called to a single-vehicle collision just north of the town's industrial ...
Sep 13, 2019 RCMP sign. (Lethbridge News Now)

Australian Michael Matthews wins Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec
QUEBEC - Australian Michael Matthews joined a select group of cyclists on Friday when he sprinted to a photo-finish victory in the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec. The 28-year-old be...
Sep 13, 2019

Toronto Raptors launch team-branded hijabs as form of outreach to fans
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors say a new line of team-branded hijabs is part of a broader effort to be more inclusive to fans of all cultures. The team's parent company, Maple Leaf Sports and Ente...
Sep 13, 2019

Wednesday night north-side assault under investigation
LETHBRIDGE -- Police are investigating a north-side assault that took place just after 8:00-pm on Wednesday, (Sept 11). Officers responded with EMS to an injured man laying on the ground near Mildred ...
Sep 13, 2019 LPS Crest

Whitecaps return from break looking for strong finish to dismal season
VANCOUVER - It's been a disappointing season for the Vancouver Whitecaps, but coach Marc Dos Santos says the team isn't quitting with just four games to go. "We respect way too much the league and we ...
Sep 13, 2019