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Brawl fallout: M's place Torrens on IL; await suspensions
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners lost at least one player to injury from their brawl with the Los Angeles Angels. They're waiting to learn who else they'll lose - and for how long - due to suspensi...
Jun 27, 2022

Red Pheasant FN gifts students with new bikes to cap off school year
Kids at Red Pheasant First Nation had a big surprise at the end of the school year. Chief and council presented them all with brand new bikes in a recent "Year-End Farewell Day" to celebrate the occas...
Jun 27, 2022

Royals send Santana, $4.3M to Mariners for 2 young pitchers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Royals traded first baseman Carlos Santana and nearly $4.3 million to the Seattle Mariners for right-handers Wyatt Mills and William Fleming on Monday, clearing the way for...
Jun 27, 2022

AP source: Irving decides to exercise $37M option with Nets
Kyrie Irving has decided to exercise his $36.9 million option for the coming season and will remain under contract with the Brooklyn Nets, a person with knowledge of his decision said Monday. The pers...
Jun 27, 2022

Okagbare doping case DQs Nigerian relay team from worlds
Sprinter Blessing Okagbare's doping violations will keep her Nigerian teammates from participating in the 4x100 meter relay at next month's world championships. The Athletics Integrity Unit, which ove...
Jun 27, 2022

Avalanche, Lightning show importance of making smart trades
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - In a copycat league known for following the Stanley Cup champions, Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog paused when asked what other teams could do to emulate their success....
Jun 27, 2022

1st Mexican woman at Wimbledon in 26 years on grandpa's path
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - Fernanda Contreras Gmez never had been to the All England Club until this weekend, after becoming the first woman from Mexico since 1996 to hold a spot in the main-draw field...
Jun 27, 2022

Ivor Wapass not eligible for parole for 15 years in Thunderchild First Nation case
The man found guilty for a homicide on Thunderchild First Nation has been deemed not eligible for parole until he has served at least 15 years in prison. Ivor Antoine Wapass, 47, was found guilty of s...
Jun 27, 2022

Prince Albert schools pitch in to help feed the city's less fortunate
From front to back, every seat on a 13-foot school bus has been filled with food.The ambitious venture was a partnership between the Prince Albert Catholic school division and First Student bus. Organ...
Jun 27, 2022

La Ronge wraps up Pride Month with parade and festival
There was no lack of support in the tri-communities for Pride in the Park and other associated events in June."The weekend was fantastic," said La Ronge Mayor and Lac La Ronge Regional Pride Committee...
Jun 27, 2022