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Siakam scores 44 points, Raptors beat Pelicans 122-104
NEW ORLEANS - The Toronto Raptors tried to balance celebrating an impressive performance by Pascal Siakam and concern over injuries to two of their top players. Siakam matched a career high with 44 po...
Nov 10, 2019

Kane, Lehner lead fast-starting Blackhawks past Maple Leafs
CHICAGO - Patrick Kane had two goals and an assist, Robin Lehner made 53 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks struck early and then held off the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Sunday night. Jonathan Toews, ro...
Nov 10, 2019

Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers charged, student mourned
HONG KONG - Police in Hong Kong said Saturday that they have arrested and charged six pro-democracy lawmakers, a move that could escalate public fury a day after the death of a university student link...
Nov 10, 2019

Hong Kong protester appears shot by police in online video
HONG KONG - A video posted online in Hong Kong shows police shooting at least one protester as demonstrators disrupted the morning rush hour. A police officer collars one protester and then shoots ano...
Nov 10, 2019

Blue Bombers reach CFL's West Division final with 35-14 win over Stampeders
CALGARY - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers advanced to the CFL's West Division final with a 35-14 win over the Calgary Stampeders in Sunday's semifinal. The Blue Bombers travel to Regina to face the Saskatch...
Nov 10, 2019

Devils score two quick goals, hold on to beat Canucks 2-1
VANCOUVER - The New Jersey Devils scored goals 22 seconds apart in the first period then used some key stops by goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 Sunday. Wayne Simmond...
Nov 10, 2019

Missing Clark Atlanta University student found dead
ATLANTA - A missing Clark Atlanta University student has been found dead, authorities said Friday. The body of Alexis Crawford, 21, was found at a park in DeKalb County, Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shi...
Nov 10, 2019

Canada’s Kim Boutin wins 500-metre, earns fourth World Cup gold of season
MONTREAL - Canada's Kim Boutin finished first in the women's 500-metre at the ISU short-track World Cup on Sunday for her fourth gold medal of the season. Courtney Sarault of Moncton, N.B., ...
Nov 10, 2019

NewsAlert: Sportsnet apologizes for Don Cherry's anti-immigrant comments
TORONTO - Sportsnet has apologized for TV commentator Don Cherry's remarks on Saturday night's Coach's Corner segment. The network says Cherry's remarks are discriminatory and offensive and do&nb...
Nov 10, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)

Two showcase franchises meet as Toronto and Seattle clash again in MLS Cup final
SEATTLE - A season that started in turmoil could end in triumph Sunday for Toronto FC. TFC will have to do it on hostile ground, however, with a sellout crowd of more than 69,000 solidly behind t...
Nov 10, 2019