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Regina Pats phenom Connor Bedard makes history at CHL Awards
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Connor Bedard made Canadian Hockey League history on Saturday. The presumed No. 1 pick of this year's NHL draft won the CHL Top Prospect, Top Scorer, and David Branch Player of the Ye...
Jun 03, 2023
Officials declare Halifax-area wildfire largely contained as rain brings relief
Heavy rain and some military reinforcements arrived to assist efforts on Saturday to quell the wildfires that have destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of thousands of people across Nova Scotia. ...
Jun 03, 2023
Veteran OL Derek Dennis among Stampeders cuts ahead of CFL roster deadline
Veteran offensive lineman Derek Dennis is one of 22 players who was released by the Calgary Stampeders ahead of the CFL's final roster cut-down deadline of 10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Dennis, the league's...
Jun 03, 2023
'Resilient' Thunderbirds aim for first Memorial Cup title against powerhouse Remparts
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Jared Davidson credited his upbringing for the no-quit mentality he possesses. "For me, it goes back to just the way I was raised with my parents," said the Seattle Thunderbirds forwa...
Jun 03, 2023
Nkunku shines as Leipzig beats Frankfurt to retain German Cup
BERLIN (AP) - Leipzig retained the German Cup with a 1-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the final thanks to a deflected goal and an assist from Christopher Nkunku on Saturday. There were few clear ch...
Jun 03, 2023
Saskatchewan Roughriders top Winnipeg Blue Bombers 28-16 in CFL pre-season finale
Craig Dickenson didn't need to watch much of Trevor Harris to be satisfied with the Saskatchewan Roughriders' new quarterback.The head coach saw Harris make a brief - but perfect - appearance as the v...
Jun 03, 2023
Canada's Andreescu loses to Ukraine's Tsurenko in third round at Roland Garros
PARIS - Canada's Bianca Andreescu is out of the French Open after losing to Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, in the third round on Saturday. Andreescu won just 38 per cent of her f...
Jun 03, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays place pitcher Chris Bassitt on paternity list, recall Jay Jackson
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt on the paternity list on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jay Jackson from triple-A affi...
Jun 03, 2023
One northern Quebec town evacuated as wildfires spread; others allowed to return home
Another northern Quebec town was evacuated due to an out of control wildfire on Saturday as the federal government confirmed that Canadian Forces personnel would be deployed to help combat forest fire...
Jun 03, 2023
One northern Quebec town evacuated as wildfires spread; others allowed to return home
MONTREAL - Another northern Quebec town was evacuated due to an out of control wildfire on Saturday as the federal government confirmed that Canadian Forces personnel would be deployed to help combat ...
Jun 03, 2023