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Defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia takes 3-shot lead into Founders Cup finale
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) - Defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia overcame an opening bogey for a 5-under 67 and a three-stroke lead Saturday, heading in the final round of the Founders Cup. No. 6 in th...
May 13, 2023

Alberta county warns of danger when residents fight wildfires themselves
GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - As frustration mounts over the response to wildfires that have forced thousands of Albertans to flee their homes and rural properties, one county is warning its residents again...
May 13, 2023

Chicago Sky top Minnesota Lynx 82-74 in WNBA's first-ever game in Canada
TORONTO - Kahleah Copper had 18 points and nine rebounds in leading the Chicago Sky to a 82-74 win over the Minnesota Lynx on Saturday in the WNBA's first-ever game in Canada. Kayana Traylor and Robyn...
May 13, 2023

The latest on wildfires and evacuation orders in Alberta: May 13, 4 p.m.
UPDATE as of 4 p.m., May 13, 2023:--TODAY'S PROVINCIAL UPDATE--Information on the Alberta Emergency Alert website may supersede information found below.Leduc County has issued a wildfire alert as of 3...
May 13, 2023

Toronto records back-to-back wins after beating Braves 5-2
TORONTO - A single from Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s sacrifice fly brought in two runs in the seventh inning to push the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 come-from-behind win against the Atlanta ...
May 13, 2023

Yellowhead County and Province to give separate updates today
As wildfires continue to wreak havoc across parts of Alberta, Yellowhead County and the provincial government will give updates Saturday afternoon.Yellowhead County Mayor Wade Williams and CAO Luc Mer...
May 13, 2023

Islamic Jihad leader says cease-fire reached with Israel
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - A leader of the Islamic Jihad militant group in Gaza says a cease-fire has been reached with Israel to end five days of heavy fighting. Mohamad al-Hindi told the Al Kahera...
May 13, 2023

Canadian Derek Gee, in his first Grand Tour, finishes runner-up in Stage 8 of the Giro d'Italia
FOSSOMBORONE, Italy (CP-AP) - Canadian Derek Gee, competing in his first Grand Tour, finished runner-up to Irish rider Ben Healy in Stage 8 of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday. The 25-year-old from Ottaw...
May 13, 2023

Ottawa Redblacks, Bralon Addison reach agreement on one year deal
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have signed ex-Hamilton wide receiver Bralon Addison to a one-year deal. Addison played in eight games last season with injuries limiting his playing time, recording 43 c...
May 13, 2023

Canada men record biggest win of season, down Australia to reach France 7s semifinals
TOULOUSE, France - Alex Russell scored the go-ahead try and Canada's defence held firm in the dying seconds Saturday in a 12-10 upset of Australia to move into the semifinal of the HSBC France Sevens....
May 13, 2023