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North Korea conducts another test at long-range rocket site
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea said Saturday it successfully performed another "crucial test" at its long-range rocket launch site that would further strengthen its "reliable strategic nuclea...
Dec 14, 2019

Stars snap skid, bounce back with 3-2 win over Bombers
The Battlefords North Stars snapped their four-game losing skid in style Friday, rebounding for a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Flin Flon Bombers at the Civic Centre. For the Stars, the win serves as...
Dec 14, 2019 Stars’ teammates congratulate goaltender Austin Schwab, following the 18-year-old’s 35 save performance Friday to backstop his team to victory, 3-2 over the Flin Flon Bombers. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

California governor rejects $13.5 billion PG&E settlement
SAN FRANCISCO - California Gov. Gavin Newsom has rejected a $13.5 billion settlement that Pacific Gas and Electric struck just last week with thousands of people who lost homes, businesses and family ...
Dec 13, 2019

AP Source: Angels, Anthony Rendon reach $245M, 7-year deal
SAN DIEGO - Third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a $245 million, seven-year contract Wednesday, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The p...
Dec 13, 2019

Raiders have defensive gem and big saves from Serhyenko in win over ICE
The Prince Albert Raiders busted out the Ugly Christmas Sweaters, much to the delight of rookie goaltender Carter Serhyenko. "It's cool, I've never really worn special jerseys like that so it was a co...
Dec 13, 2019 Raiders defenceman Kaiden Guhle steps up to hit ICE defender Nolan Orzeck. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff

Chiarot scores in OT, Primeau gets first NHL win as Canadiens edge Senators
MONTREAL - Cayden Primeau did not have to wait very long for his first NHL victory. The 20-year-old Primeau made 35 saves in his second NHL start as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators...
Dec 13, 2019

Leonard scores 23 points to lead Clippers to 112-92 rout of Raptors
TORONTO - On a night Kawhi Leonard brought fans to the arena early, the former Raptors superstar sent them to the exits early. Leonard scored 23 points Wednesday to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a ...
Dec 13, 2019

San Jose Sharks fire coach Peter DeBoer
The slumping San Jose Sharks fired coach Peter DeBoer on Wednesday less than seven months after playing in the Western Conference final. Doug Wilson announced the change after the Sharks returned home...
Dec 13, 2019

Rendon follows Strasburg, Cole to free agent riches
SAN DIEGO - Anthony Rendon is joining the Los Angeles Angels, quickly following mega-deals for Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg in a trifecta of nine-figure contracts for agent Scott Boras at a wild ...
Dec 13, 2019

Derailed train in Saskatchewan released 1.5 million litres of oil: TSB
LANIGAN, Sask. - The Transportation Safety Board says Monday's fiery Canadian Pacific Railway freight train derailment in Saskatchewan involved the estimated release of 1.5 million litres of oil....
Dec 13, 2019