Category Archives: Canadian Press
Israeli-Arab lawmaker resigns over Jewish nation bill
JERUSALEM - An Israeli Arab lawmaker says he is resigning from parliament for “ideological reasons” to protest the recent passage of a controversial law enshrining the state’s Jewish...
Jul 29, 2018
After prison release, Palestinian teen considers law study
Palestinian teen Ahed Tamimi, who became an international symbol of resistance to Israeli occupation after slapping two soldiers, walked out of an Israeli prison Sunday and told throngs of journalists...
Jul 28, 2018
Saturday's Games
Saturday’s games CFL Ottawa 21 Hamilton 15 Calgary 34 Saskatchewan 22 — MLB American League Chicago White Sox 9 Toronto 5 Detroit 2 Cleveland 1 Baltimore 11 Tampa Bay 2 Boston 10 Minnesota...
Jul 28, 2018
Alphonso Davies tallies two goals, two assists in Whitecaps 4-2 win
VANCOUVER - It’s been a banner week for Alphonso Davies. The 17-year-old was the talk of soccer worldwide Wednesday after premier German club Bayern Munich agreed to a record-breaking US$22 mill...
Jul 28, 2018
Calgary Stampeders remain unbeaten with win over Roughriders
REGINA - The Calgary Stampeders had enough things go right early to help bail them out late for their sixth straight win to begin the season. Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and the Stampeders raced out ...
Jul 28, 2018
White Sox rally for 6 in 8th to beat Blue Jays 9-5
CHICAGO - Dramatic wins have been rare for the Chicago White Sox this season. Big crowds at Guaranteed Rate Field have been even rarer. Both elements combined Saturday night to create an exciting atmo...
Jul 28, 2018
Dustin Poirier dusts Eddie Alvarez in UFC's return to Calgary, want title shot
CALGARY - Dustin Poirier moved up in the queue to fight for the UFC’s lightweight title after beating former champ Eddie Alvarez on Saturday night. Ranked No. 4 in the world behind Alvarez at No...
Jul 28, 2018
Sailor's body recovered in Lake Michigan, 1 week after race
CHICAGO - The body of a missing Chicago sailor has been recovered in Lake Michigan one week after falling off a yacht during a race. Chicago police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ...
Jul 28, 2018
Canucks' draft pick Quinn Hughes returning to University of Michigan
Vancouver hockey fans will have to wait to see the Canucks’ top pick in this year’s NHL draft play with the team. Defenceman Quinn Hughes has decided to return to the University of Michiga...
Jul 28, 2018
Correction: Mexico City-Traffic Ballet story
MEXICO CITY - In a story July 28 about a Mexican theatre company’s street performances, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the photographer who inspired the performances was named Os...
Jul 28, 2018