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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Montreal's National Bank Open due to abdominal injury
MONTREAL - The National Bank Open lost one its star attractions on Friday after five-time champion Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the tournament. The Spaniard said he is still being bother...
Aug 05, 2022
Israel strikes Gaza amid soaring tensions with militants
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel says it is striking Gaza and declaring a "special situation" on the home front after days of tensions following the arrest of a senior Palestinian militant in the o...
Aug 05, 2022
Nebraska State Patrol: Suspect linked to 4 deaths arrested
LAUREL, Neb. (AP) - Police arrested a suspect early Friday in connection with the deaths of four people in the small northeast Nebraska city of Laurel, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. The patr...
Aug 05, 2022
Lionesses move up to No. 4 while Canada falls to No. 7 in FIFA women's rankings
Canada dropped one place to No. 7 while newly crowned European champion England jumped four places to No. 4 in the new FIFA women's world rankings. The U.S., fresh from its 1-0 CONCACAF W Championship...
Aug 05, 2022
Merrifield says he's vaccinated, ready to play for Blue Jays
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Whit Merrifield said Thursday he is vaccinated for COVID-19 and will be cleared to play for Toronto when the Blue Jays return to Canada. Merrifield was acquired in a trade with Kans...
Aug 05, 2022
Willie Burden stands out for George Hopkins in over half a century with Stampeders
George Hopkins has seen many players come and go during his 51 years with the Calgary Stampeders, but none impacted him more than the late Willie Burden. Burden spent eight seasons as a running back w...
Aug 05, 2022
Montreal looks to build off dramatic mid-week win with Inter Miami in town
MONTREAL - CF Montral head coach Wilfried Nancy isn't one to focus too much on the standings. He believes that getting caught up in other teams' results and recent scores from around the league can be...
Aug 05, 2022
Volunteers, supplies and donations needed for Tools for School program
The next academic year is nearing and the United Way Alberta Northwest Tools for School program is back. It is for children that are living below the poverty line with families that can't afford schoo...
Aug 05, 2022
Women's hockey players fear financial fallout of frozen Hockey Canada funding
CALGARY - The federal government suspending Hockey Canada's funding because of problems distant to the national women's team can still affect it. The Canadian women's and para hockey teams rely heavil...
Aug 05, 2022
China sanctions US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
BEIJING (AP) - China has announced unspecified sanctions on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her visit earlier this week to Taiwan. A Chinese Foreign Ministry statement said Friday that Pelosi had ...
Aug 05, 2022