Category Archives: Canadian Press
Diamondbacks OF Yasmany Tomas accused of reckless driving
PHOENIX - Authorities say Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Yasmany Tomas has been accused of reckless driving and criminal speeding after his car was clocked at 105 mph on a metro Phoenix freeway. Ariz...
Jan 18, 2018
Canadian Olympian Eric Lamaze wins first equestrian competition of 2018
WELLINGTON, Fla. - Canadian Olympian Eric Lamaze scored his first win of the 2018 season, claiming victory over 109 starters in the $35,000 CSI2* Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round II on Thursday at t...
Jan 18, 2018
Astronomer says fireball that lit up the Alberta sky on Wednesday was a meteor
EDMONTON - A fireball that lit up the evening sky over parts of Alberta was a meteor. Frank Florian, an astronomer at the TELUS World of Science in Edmonton, says the meteor streaked across the northe...
Jan 18, 2018
Nadal into 4th round; Ostapenko out of Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - The heat wasn’t a factor for Rafael Nadal this time against Damir Dzumhur, despite the searing temperature causing trouble for players earlier Friday at the Australian Ope...
Jan 18, 2018
Flyers retire Hall of Fame centre Eric Lindros' No. 88
PHILADELPHIA - Nearly 17 years after a bitter breakup, the Philadelphia Flyers retired Eric Lindros’ jersey on Thursday night in a stirring tribute to the Hall of Fame centre. No. 88 was raised ...
Jan 18, 2018
Stanford's Andi Sullivan is the No. 1 pick in NWSL draft
The Washington Spirit selected midfielder Andi Sullivan out of Stanford with the first pick in the National Women’s Soccer League draft on Thursday. Draft day also featured a high-profile three-...
Jan 18, 2018
Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan named All-Star Game starter for second straight year
NEW YORK - Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan will represent his second home when the NBA All-Star Game is in Los Angeles next month. The Compton, Calif., native was named a starter for the NBA All-S...
Jan 18, 2018
'Beautiful writer' Nancy Richler dies of cancer in Vancouver hospital
VANCOUVER - Award-winning novelist Nancy Richler has died in Vancouver at the age of 60 following a long battle with cancer. HarperCollins Canada said in a news release that Richler died Thursday in h...
Jan 18, 2018
Canada's ski cross racers look to nail down Olympic berths on home snow
NAKISKA, Alta. - The battle for spots on Canada’s Olympic ski cross team culminates on home snow at Nakiska Ski Resort. The final World Cup before the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, i...
Jan 18, 2018
Huitema scores twice, Canada downs Costa Rica in women's U20 championship
COUVA, Trinidad And Tobago - Jordyn Huitema scored twice in the second half as Canada opened the CONCACAF women’s under-20 championship with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica on Thursday. Catalina Estra...
Jan 18, 2018