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Star goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky in top form for the Florida Panthers
EDMONTON - Sergei Bobrovsky's dressing-room stall is a shrine. A gold crucifix hangs from a chain. Next to it is a royal blue Orthodox prayer tassel. And the Florida goaltender's play has been nothing...
Jun 14, 2024
South African President Ramaphosa seems set for reelection after key party says it will back him
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - The leader of South Africa's second biggest party says it will back Cyril Ramaphosa for president, almost guaranteeing he will be relected for a second term in Parliamen...
Jun 14, 2024
'No pressure at all': Lions locked in for home opener against Stampeders
VANCOUVER - Rick Campbell wants his B.C. Lions to be locked in on Saturday, a task that will require tuning out a unique distraction - a 50 Cent concert. The rapper behind hits "In da Club" and "Just ...
Jun 14, 2024
Niger's highest court lifts immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Niger's highest court lifted the immunity of the country's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, nearly a year after he was overthrown by mutinous soldiers, his lawye...
Jun 14, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair says more help coming for Ukraine, Latvia
OTTAWA - Canada's minister of defence says the federal government is committed to supporting Ukraine. Bill Blair is meeting with members of NATO in the Belgian capital of Brussels. On X, formerly know...
Jun 14, 2024
Pope Francis to meet with Trudeau, lead session on artificial intelligence
SAVELLETRI DI FASANO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed into the second day of the G7 leaders' summit, which will feature a special appearance by Pope Francis. The pontiff is slated to deliver ...
Jun 14, 2024
Ottawa defence delivers as Redblacks hold off the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 23-19
OTTAWA - The Ottawa defence delivered late in the fourth quarter Thursday night as the Redblacks held on for a 23-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in their season opener. Lightning and heavy rain...
Jun 13, 2024
Panthers hold on to beat Oiilers 4-3 and take 3-0 lead in Stanley Cup final
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid's dream of hoisting a Stanley Cup this spring is turning into a nightmare. Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves as the Florida Panthers held on to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on...
Jun 13, 2024
McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Rory McIlroy sent his 20-foot birdie putt on its way at the 18th hole Thursday and started walking toward the cup when the ball was still some 6 feet away from falling. It looke...
Jun 13, 2024
McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Rory McIlroy opened with a bogey-free round, the first time he has done that in a major since last winning one 10 years ago. His 5-under 65 gave him a share of the lead with nem...
Jun 13, 2024