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Alvarez's three RBIs lead Astros past Jays 9-2; Guerrero's hit streak reaches nine
TORONTO - Yordan Alvarez had a solo home run and two RBI doubles as the Houston Astros rolled past the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Wednesday. Yainer Diaz had three runs batted in on a 3 for 4 night at th...
Jul 03, 2024

Toronto FC can't hold onto early lead against Orlando, falls to fifth straight loss
TORONTO - Orlando City SC rallied from an early deficit to dispatch Toronto FC 2-1 in MLS play Wednesday, handing John Herdman's slumping side its fifth straight loss. Derrick Etienne Jr. scored for T...
Jul 03, 2024

Guinness World Record for intelligent B.C. chicken Lacey
VICTORIA - A B.C. chicken named Lacey has earned a Guinness World Record for being able to correctly identify the most objects in one minute. Lacey's owner, veterinarian Emily Carrington, says the wor...
Jul 03, 2024

California man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A California man has been convicted of murder in the killing of a gay University of Pennsylvania student in a 2018 stabbing for an act of hate. Samuel Woodward, 26, was found ...
Jul 03, 2024

Brissett, Alexander released from Canada's Olympic men's basketball training camp
TORONTO - Oshae Brissett and Kyle Alexander have been released from Canada's Olympic men's basketball training camp, Canada Basketball announced Wednesday. Canada Basketball says Brissett requested to...
Jul 03, 2024

Blue Jays' Guerrero Jr. voted into American League starting lineup for all-star game
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been named a starter for the upcoming all-star game. Guerrero will be representing the American League at the midsummer classic for ...
Jul 03, 2024

B.C. Lions linebacker Josh Woods suffers season-ending knee injury
SURREY, B.C. - A key defensive weapon for the B.C. Lions has had his season cut short by a knee injury. Head coach and co-general manager Rick Campbell confirmed Wednesday that linebacker Josh Woods i...
Jul 03, 2024

In otter news, orphaned B.C. pup is thriving but unlikely to return to wild
VANCOUVER - An orphaned sea otter pup rescued in critical condition in British Columbia last month is thriving under 24-hour care, but a veterinarian at the rescue facility says it's unlikely she will...
Jul 03, 2024

Porcupine Plain's Smith taken by Ducks in 2024 NHL Draft
A northeast hockey player just celebrated one of the most memorable moments of his entire life... hearing his name called in the NHL Draft.Porcupine Plain's Tarin Smith was selected by the Anaheim Duc...
Jul 03, 2024

Canadian pro wrestler Sami Zayn tries standup comedy at historic Toronto venue
Sami Zayn loves to push himself creatively. Usually it's in the wrestling ring, but this Thursday he will step on stage as a standup comedian, sharpening his comic chops. Zayn said that he sees a lot ...
Jul 03, 2024