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Leafs top Wings in regular-season finale; Toronto set to meet Ottawa in playoffs
TORONTO - Scott Laughton scored 56 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in the regular-season finale for both teams Thursday. Auston Matthews, Philippe Mye...
Apr 17, 2025
Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The 20-year-old son of a sheriff's deputy opened fire Thursday at Florida State University with his mother's former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least si...
Apr 17, 2025
US airstrikes targeting a Yemeni oil port have killed 20 people, Houthis say
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. airstrikes targeting the Ras Isa oil port held by Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 20 people and wounded 50 others, the group said early Friday. The strikes, confir...
Apr 17, 2025
Organizers say Canada Super 60 has drawn interest from cricketers from 34 countries
TORONTO - Pakistan's Naseem Shah, England's Alex Hales and Australia's Chris Lynn are among the more than 1,350 cricketers who have put their hands up for the new Canada Super 60 league, organizers sa...
Apr 17, 2025
Canadian featherweight Gavin Tucker added to UFC 315 card in Montreal in May
Canadian featherweight Gavin (Guv'nor) Tucker has been added to the UFC 315 card in Montreal for a bout with South Korean JeongYeong (Korean Tiger) Lee. Tucker is the sixth Canadian on the May 10 card...
Apr 17, 2025
Former Alberta minister details allegation Premier Smith purposely misled cabinet
An outspoken member of Alberta's legislature, booted from the United Conservative Party caucus, is airing more detailed allegations of what he calls government deception over a health-care contract sc...
Apr 17, 2025
Justin Thomas makes 11 birdies for a 61 to take the lead at Harbour Town
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Justin Thomas had a round to match the immaculate weather Thursday at Harbour Town with 11 birdies that allowed him to tie the course record with a 10-under 61 to lead ...
Apr 17, 2025
Jets' Hellebuyck, Blues' Binnington set for sequel of goalie duel in playoffs
WINNIPEG - If hockey fans enjoyed the duel between the pipes in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, a sequel of sorts is just around the corner. Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and St. Louis...
Apr 17, 2025
County of Grande Prairie Council approves final 2025 budget
County of Grande Prairie Council has approved the final budget for 2025.It calls for a 2.4 per cent municipal tax increase. The county says that works out to $57.85 a year or $4.82 a month for a resid...
Apr 17, 2025
Man United seals spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to Europa League semifinals
MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Manchester United blew a two-goal lead and then came back from 4-2 down in extra time to secure a place in the Europa League semifinals on Thursday. In a remarkable match at...
Apr 17, 2025