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Trudeau's attendance at protest confusing in COVID-19 era, Scheer says
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he can understand if Canadians are upset about the prime minister's appearance at an anti-racism rally. Justin Trudeau and several cabinet ministers att...
Jun 08, 2020
Scheer says no to calls to defund RCMP, but its needs to better on racism
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says removing funding from the RCMP because of allegations of racism and brutality won't make Canadians any safer. He says the RCMP and other police forces n...
Jun 08, 2020
Hamilton a big sporting voice in Black Lives Matter movement
Prevented from doing his day job by the coronavirus outbreak, Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is standing out during the pandemic through his passionate campaigning against racial injustice. The M...
Jun 08, 2020
Müller the chef serves up title-winning assists for Bayern
DSSELDORF, Germany - Call them Road Runner and The Chef. Alphonso Davies and Thomas Mller have built an effective and affectionate partnership this season, and it's driving Bayern Munich toward a reco...
Jun 08, 2020
Hamilton a big sporting voice in Black Lives Matter movement
Prevented from doing his day job by the coronavirus outbreak, Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is standing out during the pandemic through his passionate campaigning against racial injustice. The M...
Jun 08, 2020
Massive sports corruption case finally heard at Paris trial
PARIS - A sports corruption trial involving allegations of doping coverups and illicit payoffs at the top of track and field opened Monday in Paris. In six days of hearings, the Paris court will weigh...
Jun 08, 2020
Shortened MLB draft could have big impact on Canadian baseball talent
David Calabrese and Cooper Davis are heading into this year's MLB draft without expectations. The two Canadian players are still hoping to hear their names selected by professional teams, of cour...
Jun 08, 2020
Cavalry FC, defending CPL champion Forge FC get green light to train
Cavalry FC and defending CPL champion Forge FC have got the green light to resume training. Both teams were set to begin voluntary training sessions Monday after receiving approval from local hea...
Jun 08, 2020
JK Rowling's tweets on transgender people spark outrage
LOS ANGELES - "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling is facing hefty backlash after she posted a series of tweets about transgender people. Rowling drew outrage Saturday on Twitter when she criticized an ...
Jun 08, 2020
The Obamas deliver speeches during YouTube virtual ceremony
LOS ANGELES - President Barack Obama said in a commencement speech Sunday that the nationwide protests following the recent deaths of unarmed black women and men including George Floyd were fueled fro...
Jun 08, 2020