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Russia beats Switzerland 2-0 to win Billie Jean King Cup
PRAGUE (AP) - Russia won both singles matches to defeat Switzerland 2-0 in the final of the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday to claim the trophy for the fifth time. Liudmila Samsonova rallied to captu...
Nov 06, 2021

‘Totally ignored:’ Sask. senior waiting more than four years for hip surgery
It has been more than four years since Rose Rogers first found out she needed hip replacement surgery. After three years of waiting, Rogers had one hip replaced on July 14 of last year. The 77-year-ol...
Nov 06, 2021

Veteran fullback Justin Morrow makes MLS swan song for Toronto FC
TORONTO - Justin Morrow will always be remembered for scoring the hat trick that sealed the Supporters' Shield for Toronto FC in 2017. Good at both ends of the field with an impressive engine, the vet...
Nov 06, 2021

P.A. doctor named SMA's 2021 Physician of the Year
The Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) named Prince Albert family physician Dr. Breanna Davis as their 2021 Physician of the Year. "I love what I do and feel so blessed to be given the opportunity...
Nov 06, 2021

Canada comeback falls short in 20-17 rugby loss to Portugal
LISBON, Portugal - A Canadian comeback fell short Saturday as Manuel Cardoso Pinto scored a late try to give Portugal a 20-17 win in an international rugby test. Canada had rallied for a 17-15 lead on...
Nov 06, 2021

Miller 'dumfounded' appeal dropped over Catholic Church's residential school payments
OTTAWA - Newly named Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller says he wants to get to the bottom of why Ottawa abandoned its appeal of a ruling releasing the Catholic Church from its settlement...
Nov 06, 2021

Djokovic reaches Paris final to end record 7th year as No. 1
PARIS (AP) - Novak Djokovic will end the year at No. 1 for a record seventh time after rallying to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (5) in the Paris Masters semifinals on Saturday. Djokovic, who also...
Nov 06, 2021

Canadians set back clocks this weekend as debate over seasonal time changes continues
Most Canadians have the chance to catch up on some sleep when clocks move back an hour Sunday, but an Ontario politician is optimistic it could be the last time for the country's most populous provinc...
Nov 06, 2021

Riders beat Elks 19-17 to win third straight
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have put together three straight wins, the latest being a 19-17 victory over the Edmonton Elks on Friday.But Riders head coach Craig Dickenson has some concerns over the p...
Nov 06, 2021

Hawks halt winless skid, edge La Ronge
It wasn't easy, but the Nipawin Hawks are back in the win column for the first time in five games following a 5-4 shootout win in La Ronge Friday.Seeking their first win since Oct. 17 the Saskatchewan...
Nov 06, 2021