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Edmonton Oilers hire Dave Tippett as head coach
EDMONTON - Veteran NHL bench boss Dave Tippett is the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers announced the hiring Tuesday, marking the first big move for new general manager Ken Holland. Th...
May 28, 2019
Houston Texans star JJ Watt engaged to soccer's Kealia Ohai
Houston Texans star J.J. Watt is engaged to his girlfriend, professional soccer player Kealia Ohai. Both tweeted word of their engagement Sunday with photos showing Watt down on one knee before Ohai a...
May 28, 2019
Source: Raptors coach Nurse to coach Canada at 2019 FIBA World Cup
Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse is reportedly adding another Canadian team to his portfolio. The 51-year-old has agreed to coach Canada's men's basketball team at this summer's 2019 FIBA World Cup - ...
May 28, 2019
Planned Parenthood: Missouri's last abortion clinic may shut
ST. LOUIS - Missouri's only abortion clinic could be closed by the end of the week because the state is threatening to not renew its license, Planned Parenthood officials said Tuesday. Planned Parenth...
May 28, 2019
Calgary giving up luge world championship to Whistler because of track shutdown
Calgary is giving up the 2021 world luge championships to Whistler, B.C., because of uncertainty over the sliding track. Luge Canada executive director Tim Farstad says he'll ask the international gov...
May 28, 2019
Quebecer jailed in Oman being extradited to United Arab Emirates, son says
MONTREAL - The son of a Quebec man who has been jailed on fraud-related charges in the Middle East says his father is in the process of being extradited from Oman to the United Arab Emirates...
May 28, 2019
Phillies OF Herrera arrested in domestic case, put on leave
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera has been placed on administrative leave by Major League Baseball following his arrest in a domestic violence case at an Atlantic C...
May 28, 2019
A cipher off the floor, Kawhi Leonard opening up a little in NBA playoffs
TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard has been showcasing his many talents throughout the NBA playoffs. He has also given us a glimpse of something new - a smile. The stoic Raptors star usually shows litt...
May 28, 2019
Avenatti pleads not guilty to defrauding Stormy Daniels
NEW YORK - The pugilistic and embattled attorney Michael Avenatti pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he defrauded his most famous client, porn star Stormy Daniels. Avenatti barely spoke during...
May 28, 2019
Tories demand Goodale explain delayed police call on prison sex-assault claim
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives say Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale must explain why the Correctional Service of Canada waited three months to call police after learning of assault allegations...
May 28, 2019
