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US-backed Syrian force declares victory over Islamic State
BAGHOUZ, Syria - A U.S.-backed Syrian force says it has liberated the last area held by the Islamic State group in the eastern Syrian village of Baghouz, declaring victory over the extremists and the ...
Mar 23, 2019
European shares shaken by Brexit jitters after gains in Asia
BANGKOK - Shares were mixed in Europe on Thursday after a day of gains in Asia spurred by the Federal Reserve's promise not to raise interest rates during this year. Britain's FTSE 100 added 0.2 per c...
Mar 23, 2019
Siakam has 33 and 13 as Raptors hold off Thunder in OT
OKLAHOMA CITY - Forced to play overtime after blowing a 20-point second-half lead, the Toronto Raptors found their groove again in the extra period. Pascal Siakam had 33 points and 13 rebounds, Fred V...
Mar 22, 2019
Canucks' power-play unit keeps playoff hopes alive with win over Senators
VANCOUVER - Getting some bounces on the power play has helped put the Vancouver Canucks back into the NHL playoff picture. Bo Horvat scored two goals and added an assist as the Canucks built a big lea...
Mar 22, 2019
Connor, Hellebuyck propel Jets to 3-0 win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. - No goalie had played more NHL games this season without a shutout than Connor Hellebuyck, who was beginning to wonder why he couldn't keep a clean sheet. The Winnipeg netminder final...
Mar 22, 2019
Duke's Zion Show has successful NCAA Tournament debut
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Everything was set for Zion Williamson's starring turn on the biggest stage in college basketball. The Duke megastar made his NCAA Tournament debut some 90 miles away from his high sc...
Mar 22, 2019
Raiders roll Rebels to start the playoffs
They may be coming off a memorable Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy winning season, but the playoffs are a bit unfamiliar to more than a handful of Prince Albert Raiders players.That didn't play a part at...
Mar 22, 2019 Dante Hannoun celebrates scoring the first goal of the 2019 WHL Playoffs for the Raiders Friday at the Art Hauser Centre. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff
Tavares, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Sabres
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Mike Babcock sensed his slumping Toronto Maple Leafs were showing signs of turning the corner. Auston Matthews and John Tavares delivered on their coach's belief. The high-scoring duo ...
Mar 22, 2019
Two nights after beating OKC in OT, Raptors drop 116-109 decision to Thunder
TORONTO - Paul George scored 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder exacted some revenge on Toronto Raptors with a 116-109 win on Friday. Kawhi Leonard topped Toronto with 37 points, while Pasca...
Mar 22, 2019
Republican Karl Rove says conservatives need more than simplistic slogans
OTTAWA - Legendary Republican campaign strategist Karl Rove, known for his no-holds-barred approach to American politics, has some advice for Canadian conservatives: simplistic, bumper-sticker slogane...
Mar 22, 2019
