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High anxiety in Brussels: Will Brexit deal be clinched?
BRUSSELS - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his 27 counterparts from across the European Union were converging on Brussels on Thursday for a summit they hope will finally lay to rest the acrim...
Oct 17, 2019
North Korea holds South Korea to 0-0 in World Cup qualifier
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - North Korea held South Korea to a 0-0 draw Tuesday in a World Cup qualifying soccer match played in an empty stadium in Pyongyang. Specific details of the game weren't imme...
Oct 17, 2019
North Stars edge Ice Wolves in OT thriller
It was a happy bus ride back to North Battleford Wednesday night, as the Battlefords North Stars edged out the La Ronge Ice Wolves 4-3 in thrilling overtime fashion, to improve to 13-1 on the season. ...
Oct 17, 2019 North Stars’ teammates swarm rookie Dace Prymak in jubilation, just moments after the forward scored the overtime winner over La Ronge in highlight-reel fashion. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
McDavid, Oilers trounce Flyers 6-3, extend Philadelphia's losing skid
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers' dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continued their scorching start to the season Wednesday, combining for eight points in a 6-3 victory over the visiting ...
Oct 16, 2019
Crawford lead Blackhawks to 1st win, 3-1 over Oilers
CHICAGO - Corey Crawford and the Chicago Blackhawks stayed focused and tightened their play against a tough opponent to earn their first win of the season. Crawford stopped 27 shots, Patrick Kane and ...
Oct 16, 2019
Packers get the calls, Crosby hits late FG to beat Lions
GREEN BAY, Wis. - It took Mason Crosby 13 seasons to perform his first Lambeau Leap. The 35-year-old kicker nailed a 23-yard field goal as time expired and jumped into the crowd with a boost from long...
Oct 16, 2019
Country artists bring tears, prayers to CMT awards show
NASHVILLE - Country music artists cried together and prayed together at an emotional CMT Artists of the Year awards show on Wednesday that reflected the tight-knit community of artists who supported e...
Oct 16, 2019
Strasburg Ks 12, Nats top Cards 8-1; 1 win from World Series
WASHINGTON - More than 100 pitches in, Stephen Strasburg was adamant he wasn't quite ready to leave the latest superb start by a Nationals pitcher against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NL Championshi...
Oct 16, 2019
South Korean soccer team tells of 'rough' match in Pyongyang
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea's national soccer team described their World Cup qualifier against North Korea in Pyongyang as a "rough" match played under strange conditions that may later be...
Oct 16, 2019
Roger Federer says he plans to play at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO - Roger Federer wants to become a five-time Olympian. Already the most successful male tennis player in terms of Grand Slam singles titles, Federer wants to add another piece of hardware to his ...
Oct 16, 2019