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France ambassador for LGBTQ+ rights: Canada, Quebec can counter Russia-led regression
OTTAWA - France's ambassador for LGBTQ+ rights says Russia is helping sow a global backlash against gender and sexual minorities, and argues francophone countries should work together to counter growi...
Oct 09, 2023
Newfoundland jail death renews calls for accountability in provincial corrections
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - It was shortly after another death was confirmed at a notoriously harsh Newfoundland jail that Bob Buckingham wrote to his fellow defence lawyers to ask what they could do to better...
Oct 09, 2023
Israel intensifies Gaza strikes and battles to repel Hamas, with over 1,100 dead in fighting so far
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel intensified its bombardments of the Gaza Strip on Monday after declaring war and vowing to destroy the "military and governing capabilities" of the enclave's Hamas rulers, as I...
Oct 08, 2023
Pritchard nets extension, leads Celtics over 76ers in NBA pre-season opener
BOSTON - Payton Pritchard scored 26 points after signing a four-year, $30 million contract extension, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 on Sunday in the pre-season opener for ...
Oct 08, 2023
Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 to tie ALDS
HOUSTON (AP) - Carlos Correa had three hits and three RBIs and Pablo Lpez pitched seven shutout innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Sunday night in Game 2 of their Amer...
Oct 08, 2023
Toronto Raptors remain undefeated in Vancouver, beat Sacramento Kings 112-99
VANCOUVER - The Toronto Raptors beat the Sacramento Kings 112-99 on Sunday night in N-B-A pre-season action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The Raptors improved their all-time pre-season record in Vanco...
Oct 08, 2023
Mintos pick up two wins on three-in-three road trip in Southern Sask.
The Prince Albert Mintos are coming back from Southern Saskatchewan with a pair of wins following their three-in-three weekend. The Mintos began their journey on Friday in Moose Jaw for a clash with t...
Oct 08, 2023
Rangers push Orioles to edge of elimination with 11-8 road win
BALTIMORE (AP) - Mitch Garver hit a third-inning grand slam and the Tampa Rangers won their fourth consecutive game to start this post-season, pushing the Baltimore Orioles to the brink of elimination...
Oct 08, 2023
List makes 45-foot birdie to win 5-way playoff at Sanderson Farms
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Luke List won when he least expected it, getting into a five-way playoff Sunday in the Sanderson Farms Championship and ending it quickly with a birdie putt from just inside 45 f...
Oct 08, 2023
Hyo Joo Kim completes wire-to-wire win at The Ascendant LPGA in Texas
THE COLONY, Texas (AP) - Hyo Joo Kim of South Korea started with a five-shot lead and didn't give anyone much of a chance Sunday, closing with a 2-under 69 to win The Ascendant LPGA by four shots. It ...
Oct 08, 2023
