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Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1
SEATTLE (AP) - Justin Verlander became the major leagues' first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Sat...
Jul 23, 2022
Camping event in Montreal goes ahead as Parks Canada, homeless advocates strike deal
MONTREAL - A Montreal camping event that generated backlash from homeless advocates is going ahead after Parks Canada and its critics agreed to work together. The urban camping event will take place t...
Jul 23, 2022
Flames GM Brad Treliving on losing Tkachuk, Gaudreau: 'We're going to deal with it'
Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving is playing the hand he's been dealt. Treliving spoke with media on Saturday, a day after the Flames sent star forward Matthew Tkachuk and a conditional fo...
Jul 23, 2022
Dolegala stepping up at QB for Roughriders as COVID-depleted Saskatchewan hosts Argos
REGINA - The circumstances may be strange but Jake Dolegala isn't about to pass up on the opportunity to be the starting quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. It's been a tough week for the Ro...
Jul 23, 2022
Tourists among those getting monkeypox shots in Montreal as global emergency declared
MONTREAL - Tourists are among those lining up to get monkeypox vaccines in Montreal as the World Health Organization declares the virus a global health emergency. Brian Maci was one of several New Yor...
Jul 23, 2022
Thousands ordered to flee California wildfire near Yosemite
WAWONA, Calif. (AP) - A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California's largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands o...
Jul 23, 2022
Jordin Tootoo denies involvement in alleged 2003 world juniors sexual assault
Jordin Tootoo is the third member of Canada's 2003 men's world junior hockey team to deny any involvement in an alleged group sexual assault. Halifax Regional Police have opened an investigation into ...
Jul 23, 2022
Canada's Brooke Henderson takes 2-shot lead into final round of Evian
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) - Brooke Henderson stood over a birdie putt from three feet at the 18th green, a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Evian Championship seemingly at her merc...
Jul 23, 2022
Vingegaard eyes Tour de France win, Van Aert claims last TT
ROCAMADOUR, France (AP) - Jonas Vingegaard thundered through the last serious test of the Tour de France to increase his overall lead on Saturday and all but guarantee winning cycling's biggest race. ...
Jul 23, 2022
Girl, 6, among 3 fatally shot in tent at Iowa state park
A 6-year-old girl was among three Iowa family members fatally shot while camping in a state park, apparently killed by a man from Nebraska who later turned the gun on himself, police said. The victims...
Jul 23, 2022