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Lassi Lappalainen scores twice in MLS debut, Impact beat Union 4-0
MONTREAL - Three minutes and nine seconds-that's how long it took for Lassi Lappalainen to bring thousands of Impact fans to their feet. Lappalainen scored twice in his Major League Soccer debut to le...
Jul 29, 2019

Max Holloway defends UFC featherweight belt, beats Frankie Edgar at UFC 240
EDMONTON - Reigning featherweight champ Max Holloway successfully defended his belt Saturday, overwhelming former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar in UFC 240 at Rogers Place. Hollow...
Jul 29, 2019

Tulowitzki says leg injuries dampened enjoyment
NEW YORK - Troy Tulowitzki was frustrated his body kept letting him down. "There came a point in time this year after I strained my calf that it just wasn't as enjoyable as it once was because I could...
Jul 29, 2019

Silver for Santavy: Canadian weightlifter settles for second at Lima Pan Ams
LIMA, Peru - Boady Santavy seemed to gain more confidence and swagger with each lift Monday at the Lima Pan Am Games. The 22-year-old Canadian was the weightlifter to beat at the Mariscal Ca...
Jul 29, 2019

Toronto FC signs winger Nicolas Benezet from French club side Guingamp
Toronto FC has signed French winger Nicolas Benezet. A club spokesman confirmed the acquisition of the 28-year-old midfielder on Monday. Benezet's Guingamp team was relegated to the French second tier...
Jul 29, 2019

All-star Stroman joining Mets with "no hard feelings" against Blue Jays
Marcus Stroman knew the chances of remaining a Toronto Blue Jay at the end of July were pretty slim. But he didn't quite expect to be a New York Met before the month was over....
Jul 29, 2019

Small plane crashes in Pakistan, killing at least 12
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - A small Pakistani military plane crashed into a residential area near the garrison city of Rawalpindi before dawn Tuesday, killing at least 12 people, including two pilots, offi...
Jul 29, 2019

Warning about marijuana dangers from SPCA after puppy named Bear overdoses
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia SPCA is warning dog owners about the dangers of recreational marijuana to their pets now that it's legal. The Vancouver branch says in a news release that an 11-week o...
Jul 29, 2019

Hamilton Tiger-Cats add former Saskatchewan quarterback David Watford
HAMILTON - Three days after losing starting quarterback Jeremiah Masoli to a season-ending injury, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed QB David Watford. Masoli tore his left anterior cruciate ligament...
Jul 29, 2019

Humboldt hosting fifth Pride Week in August
For the fifth year in a row, the City of Humboldt will host a Pride Week.Mayor Rob Muench proclaimed Aug. 19 to 26 will be Pride Week in Humboldt, following a letter from Humboldt Pride's Organizer An...
Jul 29, 2019 The rainbow flag will be raised at Humboldt City Hall for the fifth year in a row. (Facebook/Humboldt Pride)