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Canada's Emma-Jayne Wilson sets all-time purse earnings record by a female jockey
TORONTO - Emma-Jayne Wilson is alone at the top. The Canadian surpassed Hall of Fame thoroughbred racer Julie Krone for all-time purse earnings by a female jockey Thursday with a victory at Woodbine R...
Jul 11, 2024
Paul Skenes pitches 7 no-hit innings as the Pirates blank the Brewers 1-0
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Paul Skenes struck out 11 in seven no-hit innings in another dominant performance, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Thursday. Skenes threw 99 pitches in hi...
Jul 11, 2024
Canada and the U.S. to work on different secondary soccer transfer windows this year
Like Thanksgiving, Canada and the U.S. have different dates for soccer's secondary transfer window this year. FIFA rules call for two transfer windows a year, totalling 16 weeks, for player movement. ...
Jul 11, 2024
La Ronge Elk's Fair about showcasing tri-community
Organizers are busy getting ready for the 2024 Elk's Fair. The Elk's Fair will be held in La Ronge between July 19 and 21. There will be 18 rides from Canucks Amusements, as well as numerous food and ...
Jul 11, 2024
Danny Jansen and Spencer Horwitz homer, Kevin Gausman pitches Blue Jays past Giants 5-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Danny Jansen and Spencer Horwitz homered, Kevin Gausman pitched seven strong innings against his former team and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Thursda...
Jul 11, 2024
Collaros looks to ignite Winnipeg's passing game in return to Blue Bombers' lineup
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros would like to show the other side of the Blue Bombers' offence. When Winnipeg (1-4) hosts the Calgary Stampeders on Friday, he wants to be part of a productive passing game. "...
Jul 11, 2024
Team Hong Kong elated to go seven innings against Canada
The softball team from Hong Kong, China lost their first game at the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup qualifier tournament in Prince Albert...but you wouldn't have known it by looking at the smiles on th...
Jul 11, 2024
Trump lawyers press judge to overturn hush money conviction after Supreme Court immunity ruling
NEW YORK (AP) - Donald Trump's lawyers are urging the judge in his New York hush money case to overturn his conviction and dismiss the case in the wake of the Supreme Court's recent ruling on presiden...
Jul 11, 2024
Head of US aid agency says Israel has pledged to improve safety for humanitarian workers in Gaza
ASHDOD, Israel (AP) - The head of the U.S. agency overseeing American humanitarian assistance worldwide on Thursday said she has received Israeli pledges to allow aid workers to move more quickly and ...
Jul 11, 2024
Local players in the hunt at Sask Amateur Championships
The Saskatchewan Amateur Golf Championships are midway through their four-day tournament, as some local players are eyeing the top of the leaderboard down the stretch.Currently, Kye Fisher from Edmont...
Jul 11, 2024