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AHS confirms 1,633 COVID cases in Alberta Sunday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released its update on COVID-19 for Sunday, covering statistics compiled over the past 24 hours.1,633 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing th...
May 09, 2021

Tucker has 4 RBIs to lead Astros over Blue Jays 7-4
HOUSTON - Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros built a big lead early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Jose Altu...
May 09, 2021

Tocchet won't return as coach of Coyotes after 4 seasons
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Arizona Coyotes and coach Rick Tocchet have mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons. The announcement Sunday comes a day after the Coyotes missed the playoffs for the sev...
May 09, 2021

Medina Spirit could lose Ky. Derby win; track bans Baffert
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Medina Spirit's victory in the Kentucky Derby is in serious jeopardy because of a failed postrace drug test, one that led Churchill Downs to suspend Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert ...
May 09, 2021

Canadian rider James Piccoli finishes runner-up in Tour of Rwanda
KIGALI, Rwanda - Canadian rider James Piccoli finished runner-up Sunday in the Tour of Rwanda The 29-year-old from Montreal was third in the general classification going into the eighth and final stag...
May 09, 2021

Canadian Auger-Aliassime wins in opening round of Italian Open, Andreescu withdraws
ROME - Felix Auger-Aliassime is heading to the second round of the Italian Open, while fellow Canadian Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn.Auger-Aliassime, from Montreal, exacted some revenge on Serbia's F...
May 09, 2021

Tortorella out after 6 years as Columbus Blue Jackets coach
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have mutually agreed to part ways with John Tortorella, the franchise's winningest coach, following a six-year tenure, the team announced Sunday. General man...
May 09, 2021

Several provinces bring in new restrictions as high COVID-19 case numbers persist
Several provinces are gearing up to tighten public health measures once again as COVID-19 infection rates remain stubbornly high in parts of Canada. Beginning at midnight, bars and restaurants in Albe...
May 09, 2021

Canada international Matt Heaton enjoying life in Major League Rugby with Rugby ATL
Having spent time playing in England, Canadian international flanker Matt Heaton wanted a new challenge in the wake of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Major League Rugby in North America beckoned. "I'd been...
May 09, 2021

RCAF turns to foreign pilots to help with shortage as commercial aviators stay away
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Air Force is hoping Canada will open its doors to military pilots from other countries as it seeks to address a longstanding shortage of experienced aviators. In an intervi...
May 09, 2021