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Canadian ultramarathoner sets world treadmill record for distance in 12 hours
CALGARY - Alberta ultramarathoner Dave Proctor set a world record Saturday for the longest distance run on a treadmill in 12 hours. The 38-year-old from Okotoks, Alta., ran 153.8 kilometres on a stati...
May 25, 2019
Raptors take 3-2 series lead, are within one win of the NBA Finals
MILWAUKEE - When the Toronto Raptors were trailing by 10 points early on in the biggest game in franchise history, Kawhi Leonard told his teammates to embrace the moment. Have fun. Love it. "This is w...
May 25, 2019
Drake sticks to his space but still rides Raptors emotional roller-coaster
TORONTO - The importance of the Raptors' Game 6 was underlined Saturday night when Drake was in his seat during player introductions. The rapper/Raptors global ambassador is notoriously late when he a...
May 25, 2019
CP NewsAlert: Toronto Raptors advance to NBA Finals for first time ever
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time ever. Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and pulled down 17 rebounds to lead Toronto past the Milwaukee Bucks 100-94 in Gam...
May 25, 2019
Lawyer: Deal close in Weinstein sexual misconduct lawsuits
NEW YORK - A tentative deal has been reached to settle multiple lawsuits brought against the television and film company co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by sc...
May 25, 2019
Trump moves to escalate investigation of intel agencies
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Thursday granted Attorney General William Barr new powers to review and potentially release classified information related to the origins of the Russia investiga...
May 25, 2019
Hometown star Spieth stays hot, 1 behind Finau at Colonial
FORT WORTH, Texas - If Jordan Spieth is going to end a victory drought that's approaching two years, the three-time major winner picked a good place to give himself a chance. Spieth opened with a 5-un...
May 25, 2019
Law, Nordqvist, Song tied for LPGA Tour lead, Henderson one shot back
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - Bronte Law chipped in for eagle on the par-5 third hole and shot a 6-under 65 on Thursday for a share of the lead in the Pure Silk Championship with Anna Nordqvist and Jennifer Son...
May 25, 2019
Na settles for 69, 2-shot Colonial lead over Spieth, Furyk
FORT WORTH, Texas - If Jordan Spieth thinks a winless streak approaching two years seems like forever, he might want to check with fellow major winner Jim Furyk. Both have a chance to end droughts at ...
May 25, 2019
Stan Lee's former manager arrested on elder abuse charges
LOS ANGELES - A former business manager of Stan Lee was arrested Saturday on elder abuse charges involving the late comic book legend. Keya Morgan was taken into custody in Arizona on an outstanding a...
May 25, 2019