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Blue Jays back Berrios with early homers, rout Tigers 10--1

DETROIT (AP) - Lourdes Gurriel Jr., George Springer and Bo Bichette homered during a four-run second inning, Jose Berrios pitched eight strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Detroit Tige...

Jun 10, 2022

Australia's Stephanie Kyriacou leads ShopRite LPGA Classic

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - Australian rookie Stephanie Kyriacou shot a 6-under 67 on Friday to take the first-round lead in the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Seaview Hotel and Golf Club. The 21-year-ol...

Jun 10, 2022

AP source: Kenny Atkinson agrees to be Hornets next coach

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to become their next head coach, according to a person fam...

Jun 10, 2022

Aaron Cockerill aims to impress North American golf fans with RBC Canadian Open debut

TORONTO - Aaron Cockerill knows the RBC Canadian Open is an opportunity. It's more than a chance to play elite golf in front of family and friends, it's an opportunity to show North American golf fans...

Jun 10, 2022

Canada dumps Slovakia 7-0 in quarterfinal at world women's U18 hockey championship

MADISON, Wis. - Canada defeated Slovakia 7-0 in quarterfinal play Friday at the under-18 women's world hockey championship. Seven different players scored for Canada and Sarah MacEachern had three ass...

Jun 10, 2022

Silvertip Archers' annual Outdoor 3-D Tournament set to kick-off this weekend

PRINCE GEORGE- Setup has already begun for the Silvertip Archers' annual Outdoor 3-D Tournament being put on this weekend. A sport that some might say is very popular in Prince George with the club ha...

Jun 10, 2022

Cougars add more forward experience acquiring over-ager Wheatcroft from Winnipeg

PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Cougars have acquired 2002-born forward Chase Wheatcroft from the Winnipeg ICE, in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft. Wheatcroft split t...

Jun 10, 2022

Clark still leads after two rounds at RBC Canadian Open, fans serenade local players

TORONTO - Wyndham Clark has led the RBC Canadian Open on back-to-back days. Clark shot an even-par round Friday to sit at 7-under overall and hold on to his one-shot lead. Defending-champion Rory McIl...

Jun 10, 2022

Local prospects Houstan, Nembhard keen on Raptors, but will they be available?

TORONTO - Local NBA prospects Caleb Houstan and Andrew Nembhard would cherish a chance to play for their hometown Raptors, but it remains to be seen if the guards will be available when Toronto makes ...

Jun 10, 2022

Blue Jays president asks for end of program that shuts down street near Rogers Centre

TORONTO - Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro is asking the City of Toronto to end a program that closes a busy roadway near Rogers Centre on weekends to allow for pedestrian traffic. In an open letter t...

Jun 10, 2022