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Canucks send two players, 2027 second-round pick to Blackhawks for 2027 fourth
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired a 2027 fourth-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forwards Ilya Mikheyev and Sam Lafferty and a 2027 second-round pick. The Canucks will retain 1...
Jun 26, 2024
South Africa beats Afghanistan to reach the Twenty20 World Cup final, ending a long cricket drought
TAROUBA, Trinidad (AP) - South Africa trounced Afghanistan by nine wickets Wednesday to reach the Twenty20 World Cup final, ending a long cricket drought. Reeza Hendricks hit a six and a four on conse...
Jun 26, 2024
World champions Katzberg, Rogers book tickets to Paris at Canadian Olympic trials
MONTREAL - World champions Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers have their tickets to Paris booked and ready. Katzberg won the men's hammer throw, besting the Olympic standard once more, with a throw 82.6...
Jun 26, 2024
Blue Jays-Red Sox series finale postponed due to weather, will be part of split DH in August
BOSTON (AP) - The series finale between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night was postponed because of severe weather. The scoreless game was paused in the top of the second inni...
Jun 26, 2024
Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel shows, including Ottawa Bluesfest appearance
OTTAWA - One of the most celebrated acts in Canadian music history will not be appearing at Bluesfest in the nation's capital. The Ottawa Bluesfest has announced Neil Young and Crazy Horse have cancel...
Jun 26, 2024
Toronto Raptors draft Baylor guard Ja'Kobe Walter 19th overall in NBA Draft
TORONTO - Ja'Kobe Walter has been drafted by the Toronto Raptors. The guard from Baylor University was selected 19th overall. Toronto also has the first pick of the second round, No. 31 overall. The s...
Jun 26, 2024
Toronto's Zach Edey drafted by Memphis Grizzlies ninth overall
NEW YORK CITY - Zach Edey has been selected ninth overall in the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 22-year-old centre from Toronto is the first Canadian to be drafted this year. Edey averaged 25...
Jun 26, 2024
Don’t look now, the Riders are in first place
"The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of Pattison Media and this site."For a few Rider fans, here are a few things to ke...
Jun 26, 2024
Texas man executed for 2001 abduction and killing of 18-year-old woman
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A Texas man who admitted he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot an 18-year-old woman in 2001 was executed Wednesday evening. Ramiro Gonzales, 41, was pronounced dea...
Jun 26, 2024
Lawyers looking for thousands of families owed money by Veterans Affairs
Lawyers are trying to get in touch with hundreds of thousands of people who are owed money through a class-action lawsuit against Veterans Affairs.The suit was launched after the Veterans Ombudsman fo...
Jun 26, 2024