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Anthony Alford appreciates Blue Jays' support for BLM, but says 'long way to go'
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Before the first pitch of the season, Anthony Alford developed an even closer bond with Toronto Blue Jays teammate Cavan Biggio thanks to the Black Lives Matter movement. Prior ...
Jul 25, 2020
Report: Television personality Regis Philbin dies at 88
NEW YORK - Regis Philbin, the genial host who shared his life with television viewers over morning coffee for decades and helped himself and some fans strike it rich with the game show "Who Wants to B...
Jul 25, 2020
Black bear that bit girl in North Vancouver 'habituated' to humans: officers
VANCOUVER - British Columbia conservation officers say they believe a black bear that bit a young girl in North Vancouver Friday was food-conditioned and habituated to humans. The Conservation Officer...
Jul 25, 2020
10-year-old recovering from bear bite in North Vancouver
British Columbia conservation officers say a young girl is recovering after being bitten by a black bear in North Vancouver. The Conservation Officer Service says the 10-year-old girl was walking alon...
Jul 25, 2020
Canada's Brigitte Thibault wins Women's Western Amateur, gains exemption
FRANKFORT, Ill. - Brigitte Thibault of Rosemere, Que., defeated American Jackie Lucena 4 & 3 to win the Women's Western Amateur on Saturday, becoming the second Canadian in four years to capt...
Jul 25, 2020
Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein loses by decision in Bellator debut
UNCASAVILLE, Conn. - Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein, back fighting after a two-year break, lost his Bellator debut by decision to Jason (The Ass-Kicking Machine) Jackson on Friday ...
Jul 25, 2020
Huge Portland protest crowds, standoff with feds go on
PORTLAND, Ore. - Thousands of people gathered in Portland streets for another night of protests Friday, the same day a U.S. judge denied Oregon's request to restrict federal agents' actions when they ...
Jul 25, 2020
Canadian Duvernay-Tardif becomes first player to opt out of 2020 NFL season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif won't be helping the Kansas City Chiefs defend their Super Bowl title. The 29-year-old from Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que.,&nb...
Jul 25, 2020
Huge Portland protest crowds, standoff with feds go on
PORTLAND, Ore. - Thousands of people gathered in Portland streets for another night of protests Friday, the same day a U.S. judge denied Oregon's request to restrict federal agents' actions when they ...
Jul 24, 2020
Canadian Duvernay-Tardif becomes first player to opt out of 2020 NFL season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Canadian offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif won't be helping the Kansas City Chiefs defend their Super Bowl title. The 29-year-old from Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que.,&nb...
Jul 24, 2020