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Redblacks, Crum rally to stun Blue Bombers 31-28 in overtime
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks pulled off the unthinkable on Saturday as they upset the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 31-28 in overtime thanks to the late heroics of rookie quarterback Dustin Crum. Trailing 25...
Jul 15, 2023

Calgary Stampede says chuckwagon horse euthanized after suffering injury
CALGARY - A horse has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede after suffering an injury during a chuckwagon race. The Calgary Stampede says in an emailed statement that a horse on Kris Molle's team su...
Jul 15, 2023

Cody Bellinger's grand slam lifts Cubs over Red Sox 10-4
CHICAGO (AP) - Cody Bellinger hit his eighth career grand slam in a six-run third inning, a day after homering twice, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 10-4 on Saturday. Bellinger connected...
Jul 15, 2023

Merrifield, Blue Jays top Diamondbacks 5-2 for third consecutive victory
TORONTO - All-Stars Whit Merrifield and Bo Bichette both homered and the Toronto Blue Jays earned a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Merrifield and George Springer each had two R...
Jul 15, 2023

Summerfest attended well despite smoke
PRINCE GEORGE - Downtown Summerfest took place on Saturday, albeit a bit different this year because of the thick smoke that has been lingering over Prince George. Because of the smoke, Downtown Summe...
Jul 15, 2023

Justine Lake issued an evacuation alert, 88 km northwest of Vanderhoof
PRINCE GEORGE - The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has issued an evacuation alert as wildfires continue to spread throughout the province.The district says in a news release an evacuation alert ...
Jul 15, 2023

Lundgaard takes pole at Honda Indy Toronto, IndyCar season leader Palou 15th
TORONTO - Christian Lundgaard has the pole for the Honda Indy Toronto. Lundgaard had the best lap in the Firestone Fast 6 on a wet street course at Toronto's Exhibition Place. Scott McLaughlin and Pat...
Jul 15, 2023

Rory McIlroy makes enough putts to lead Scottish Open by 1 over Tom Kim
GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Rory McIlroy made just enough birdie putts for a 3-under 67 in increasingly windy conditions Saturday to keep his one-shot lead over Tom Kim in the Genesis Scottish Open. McIl...
Jul 15, 2023

Cultural sharing key part of North American Indigenous Games as sacred fire lit
HALIFAX - Organizers of the North American Indigenous Games ignited a sacred fire on Saturday, saying the rekindling of First Nations culture is at the heart of the sports competition. "We set the goa...
Jul 15, 2023

Cultural sharing key part of North American Indigenous Games as sacred fire lit
HALIFAX - Organizers of the North American Indigenous Games ignited a sacred fire on Saturday, saying the rekindling of First Nations culture is at the heart of the sports competition. "We set the goa...
Jul 15, 2023