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McIlroy, Spaun tie at The Players Championship to set up Monday playoff
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Rory McIlroy built a three-shot lead on the back nine at The Players Championship and unheralded J.J. Spaun didn't blink. They wound up tied after a four-hour rain delay...
Mar 16, 2025
Vikes defeat Dinos for first U Sports men’s basketball title in 28 years
VANCOUVER - Renoldo Robinson had 24 points and nine rebounds as the University of Victoria Vikes defeated the Calgary Dinos 82-53 on Sunday to win their U Sports men's basketball title in 28 years. Th...
Mar 16, 2025
Carney heading to Europe for first foreign trip since becoming prime minister
OTTAWA - Mark Carney will be departing for his first foreign trip on Sunday, set to visit France and the U.K., with an additional stop in Iqaluit, Nvt., during a whirlwind three-day jaunt. The aim of ...
Mar 16, 2025
Recently acquired Mrazek earns first shutout of season as Red Wings blank Knights 3-0
DETROIT (AP) - Petr Mrazek made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Detroit Red Wings blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday. Mrazek was making his third start since he was ac...
Mar 16, 2025
US and Iran-backed Houthis both vow escalation after airstrikes target rebels in Yemen
CAIRO (AP) - The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation after the U.S. launched airstrikes to deter the rebels from attacking military and commercial vessels o...
Mar 16, 2025
Berrios pitches six strong innings to lead Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2
DUNEDIN - Jose Berrios pitched six strong innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in exhibition baseball action Sunday. Berrios (1-0) allowed four hits. no walks and no runs ...
Mar 16, 2025
Newcastle wins the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 years
LONDON (AP) - Newcastle ended its 70-year-wait for a major domestic trophy by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the English League Cup final on Sunday. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored either side of halftim...
Mar 16, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney marches in Montreal's St. Patrick's Day parade celebration
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Mark Carney marched in Montreal's St. Patrick's Day parade today as the event marked its 200th anniversary. Carney, who was sworn in as prime minister on Friday, was joined b...
Mar 16, 2025
Blondin, Howe capture medals at the world speedskating single distances event
HAMAR - Ottawa's Ivanie Blondin and Connor Howe of Canmore, Alt., captured medals Sunday at the world speedskating single distances championships. Blondin was second in the women's mass start. Marijke...
Mar 16, 2025
Vatican releases first photograph of the pope in more than a month
ROME (AP) - The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of pope in more than a month, showing Francis co-celebrating Mass in the hospital chapel. The photograph is taken from behind, and shows...
Mar 16, 2025