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Confident Chiarot helping Habs shut down high-flying Penguins offence
TORONTO - Ben Chiarot says when his confidence goes up, the game slows down. It must be moving at a snail's pace right now for the Montreal Canadiens defenceman. Chiarot played an instrumental role in...
Aug 06, 2020

Canadian international Jonathan David reportedly on the move to France's Lille
Canadian striker Jonathan David is close to finalizing a deal to join France's Lille, according to L'Equipe. The French sports newspaper reported Thursday an agreement with Belgium's KAA Gen...
Aug 06, 2020

Tisdale actor coming back to Saskatchewan to film commercial with SGI
An actor who was born and raised in Tisdale is making his way back to the Prairies to film a commercial.Rylan Oleksyn, who has lived in British Columbia for about 10 years, will be making his way back...
Aug 06, 2020

North Battleford Beavers, Battlefords Trappers to face off in NSRBL playoffs
The North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) playoffs begin Saturday for the two Battlefords-based teams. The North Battleford Beavers and Battlefords Trappers will bring in the post-season with a ba...
Aug 06, 2020

Oilers increase capacity for online 50/50 raffle ahead of Game 4 against Blackhawks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation says its server provider has increased capacity for its online 50/50 raffle for Friday's hockey game. On Wednesday, the draw "shattered an all-...
Aug 06, 2020

Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey named NBA 2K League player of the month
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC point guard Kenneth (Kenny Got Work) Hailey has been named the NBA 2K League's player of the month for July. Hailey, the esports league's leading scorer, also won the awa...
Aug 06, 2020

Man with HIV still guilty of aggravated sex assault despite condom use
TORONTO - An HIV-positive man who had protected intercourse with three women without telling them about his health status has had his aggravated sexual assault conviction upheld. In dismissing his app...
Aug 06, 2020

Oilers increase capacity for online 50/50 raffle ahead of Game 4 against Blackhawks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation says its server provider has increased capacity for its online 50/50 raffle for Friday's hockey game. On Wednesday, the draw "shattered an all-...
Aug 06, 2020

Africa passes 1M confirmed virus cases; true number far more
JOHANNESBURG - Africa's confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 1 million, but global health experts tell The Associated Press the true toll is likely several times higher. That reflects the gaping...
Aug 06, 2020

London Marathon to feature only elite runners, unique route
LONDON - The pandemic-delayed London Marathon will be staged on Oct. 4 using a different route than usual and with only elite runners participating. Rather than starting in Greenwich in east London, t...
Aug 06, 2020