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Canadian women top Puerto Rico to close Olympic pre-qualifying tournament undefeated
MEDELLN, Colombia - Natalie Achonwa scored a team-high 16 points in leading Canada to a 77-68 win over Puerto Rico on Sunday in FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament action. Laeticia Amihere ...
Nov 12, 2023
Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Woodcroft, assistant Manson after sluggish start
EDMONTON - Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson's fates were already sealed before the Edmonton Oilers took the ice in Seattle Saturday night. Despite the Oilers' 4-1 win, raising their record to 3-9-1, the ...
Nov 12, 2023
Protesters demonstrate across Canada as Israel-Hamas war rages
MONTREAL - As the latest war between Israel and Hamas intensified half a world away, demonstrators in cities across Canada chanted, marched and called for justice in rallies supporting opposing sides ...
Nov 12, 2023
Russia ramps up attacks on key cities in eastern Ukraine
Russian forces have ramped up attacks in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to gain ground near two key front line cities, Ukrainian military officials said Sunday.Moscow's troops have begun a push to rega...
Nov 12, 2023
Sask East Oilers topple Timberwolves to claim gold in Ron Gunville Memorial final
The Lake Country Timberwolves came up short at the third annual Ron Gunville Memorial Tournament this past weekend, falling to the Sask East Oilers 6-3 in the gold medal game on Sunday afternoon. The ...
Nov 12, 2023
76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. has a broken rib after being struck by vehicle that fled the scene
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. broke a rib when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Saturday night in Philadelphia's Center City, authorities said. The 27-year-old Oubre wa...
Nov 12, 2023
Peter Nygard found guilty of 4 sexual assault charges, acquitted on 2 other counts
Peter Nygard, who once led a women's fashion empire, was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault on Sunday but was acquitted of a fifth count, plus a charge of forcible confinement.The jury at h...
Nov 12, 2023
Jonathan Taylor runs for early TD and Colts hold off Patriots 10-6 in Germany
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Jonathan Taylor ran for a first-quarter touchdown and Mac Jones threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter and the Indianapolis Colts held on for a 10-6 win over New ...
Nov 12, 2023
Astros will promote bench coach Joe Espada to be manager, replacing Dusty Baker, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) - Joe Espada will be introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on Monday, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymi...
Nov 12, 2023
Astros will promote bench coach Joe Espada to be manager, replacing Dusty Baker, AP source says
HOUSTON (AP) - Joe Espada will be introduced as manager of the Houston Astros on Monday, a person familiar with the hiring told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymi...
Nov 12, 2023
