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Raiders beat Broncos 24-16 in 1st game after Brown's release
OAKLAND, Calif. - Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive of the season, rookie Josh Jacobs ran for two scores and the Oakland Raiders responded to a tumultuous week surrounding former ...
Sep 09, 2019

City looks for new fire chief after Trevor Brice departs
The City of North Battleford is looking for a new fire chief as Trevor Brice is no longer employed with the department.City Manager Randy Patrick said the city cannot discuss the details of his depart...
Sep 09, 2019 Former North Battleford Fire Chief Trevor Brice. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff))

Canada sees improvement in 20-15 loss to United States in rugby
VANCOUVER - Playing better still wasn't good enough for Canada's senior men's rugby team as they saw an early 12-point lead slowly whittled away in a 20-15 loss to the United States Saturday night in ...
Sep 09, 2019

New high-tech web tool aims to enlist Canadians to help find missing kids
TORONTO - Thousands of children are reported missing across the country each year but only a handful of Amber Alerts are issued, potentially leaving large numbers of people who might be able to help f...
Sep 09, 2019

Lutz's 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans, 30-28
NEW ORLEANS - Wil Lutz made a 58-yard field goal as time expired, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Houston Texans 30-28 on Monday night in a game that had three scoring plays in the final minute. "...
Sep 09, 2019

Stars trade defenceman Granville to Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars made some noise on the trade market Monday, moving 19-year-old defenceman Ryan Granville to the Yorkton Terriers.In exchange, the Stars receive a fourth-round draft pick in...
Sep 09, 2019 Blue liner Ryan Granville is headed to the Yorkton Terriers, where he should play a pivotal role on the team’s backend as a defenceman who can excel at both ends of the rink. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Stampeders beat Eskimos for second straight week, 33-17
EDMONTON - Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell's return to the fold has sparked the Calgary Stampeders. Mitchell completed a pair of touchdown passes and jumped Henry Burris for most wins in team histor...
Sep 09, 2019

Canadian men batter Cuba in CONCACAF Nations League play at BMO Field
TORONTO - In a 6-0 thumping of an outgunned Cuba, Canadian teenager Jonathan David somehow managed to outshine hat-trick hero Junior Hoilett with a strike that put him in the record books. Mark-Anthon...
Sep 09, 2019

Rays beat Blue Jays 5-3, win for 9th time in 10 games
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Daniel Robertson came up with the big hits for the Tampa Bay Rays in the team's 144th game of the season. Robertson drove in runs with a double in the seventh inning and a singl...
Sep 09, 2019

In new book, Times reporters detail Weinstein investigation
NEW YORK - A new book by The New York Times reporters who uncovered sexual misconduct accusations against Harvey Weinstein includes new details on the movie mogul's attempts to stop the newspaper from...
Sep 09, 2019