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David Stearns introduced as president of baseball operations by New York Mets, his hometown team
NEW YORK (AP) - David Stearns was formally appointed the first president of baseball operations in New York Mets history Monday, taking over the hometown team he cheered for as a child. The former Mil...
Oct 02, 2023
Rugby World Cup largely predictable so far, but final pool games may offer a few twists
Outside of Fiji's rise and Australia's demise, the first 3 1/2 weeks of the Rugby World Cup have been, in a large sense, predictable. Yet none out of the big four of top-ranked Ireland, new No. 2 Fran...
Oct 02, 2023
Ex-MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer, woman who accused him of assault in 2021, settle legal dispute
Former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer and a woman who accused him of beating and sexually assaulting her in 2021 have settled their legal dispute, Bauer's attorneys said Monday. "Both of their resp...
Oct 02, 2023
Dynamic centre Trevor Zegras agrees to three-year extension with Anaheim Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Trevor Zegras and the Anaheim Ducks agreed to a contract extension Monday, keeping their dynamic centre in the fold for at least three more seasons. Zegras' extension is worth U...
Oct 02, 2023
Mohawk Mothers worry evidence of human remains at McGill work site will be destroyed
MONTREAL - Indigenous women say they are worried potential evidence of human remains at the site of a former Montreal hospital will be destroyed if construction isn't halted. The women, who call thems...
Oct 02, 2023
Trial to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets
OTTAWA - More than four years after Cameron Jay Ortis was charged with breaching Canada's secrets law, the former RCMP intelligence director is about to get his day in court. Ortis was taken into cust...
Oct 02, 2023
Veteran CFL linebacker Lawrence putting together solid 2023 campaign
HAMILTON - Simoni Lawrence is back doing what he does best with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Injuries last year limited Lawrence to 10 games and 45 defensive tackles - both career lows over his 10 seasons...
Oct 02, 2023
A look at how to avoid a bear encounter after fatal attack in Banff National Park
BANFF, Alta. - A couple and their dog were killed on the weekend in a grizzly bear attack in the wilderness of Banff National Park in Alberta. Here's a look at how to avoid an encounter in bear countr...
Oct 02, 2023
Diwali fireworks advisory issued despite warnings it might be discriminatory: emails
OTTAWA - An Environment Canada advisory that singled out Diwali fireworks as a reason to prepare for poor air quality last October was issued despite multiple warnings from some staff about it being d...
Oct 02, 2023
Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has yet to issue mandate letters for his cabinet ministers, two months after announcing an overhaul to his front bench. Defence Minister Bill Blair said last wee...
Oct 02, 2023