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Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner over a land dispute
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after sustaining 80% burns on her body due to an attack by her partner. A spokesperson...
Sep 04, 2024

Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner over a land dispute
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died at a Kenyan hospital where she was being treated after sustaining 80% burns on her body due to an attack by her partner. A spok...
Sep 04, 2024

Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants agree to $151 million, 6-year contract for 2025-30
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman agreed Wednesday to a $151 million, six-year contract with the San Francisco Giants for 2025-30, giving up his chance to become a free agent ...
Sep 04, 2024

Flames fans, players remember Gaudreau brothers at vigil in Calgary
CALGARY - Fans gathered on the front steps of the Scotiabank Saddledome on an emotional Wednesday night as the Calgary Flames held a candlelight vigil for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. The ...
Sep 04, 2024

BC Green candidate nominated in Prince George area riding
PRINCE GEORGE-The BC Green Party have announced their candidate for the Prince George-North Cariboo riding. Randy Thompson works for the City of Quesnel and has been a garlic farmer, producing a line ...
Sep 04, 2024

Paula Abdul cancels Canadian tour
PRINCE GEORGE - Bad news if you have tickets to see Paula Abdul at CN Centre on October 2.The pop star has cancelled her Canadian tour, including her show in Prince George. In a statement, she says it...
Sep 04, 2024

Blue Jackets fans, players remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at a candlelight vigil in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team's arena Wednesday night to remember Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, who d...
Sep 04, 2024

Blue Jackets fans, players remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at a candlelight vigil in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team's arena Wednesday night to remember Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew, who d...
Sep 04, 2024

US Open: Jessica Pegula upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal
NEW YORK (AP) - Jessica Pegula pulled off a major upset of Iga Swiatek at the U.S. Open, beating the No. 1-ranked woman 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday night to win a Grand Slam quarterfinal for the first time ...
Sep 04, 2024

US Open: Jessica Pegula upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal
NEW YORK (AP) - Jessica Pegula pulled off a major upset of Iga Swiatek at the U.S. Open, beating the No. 1-ranked woman 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday night to win a Grand Slam quarterfinal for the first time ...
Sep 04, 2024