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Top prospect Pearson looking forward to first big-league start against Scherzer
After tossing the ball around in the outfield, Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson took a few moments Tuesday to walk on the mound at Nationals Park in anticipation of his fir...
Jul 28, 2020
Stars react to nominations for the 72nd Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES - Stars such as Kerry Washington, Christina Applegate and Rachel Brosnahan have expressed excitement after being nominated for the upcoming 72nd Emmy Awards. Because of the coronavirus pan...
Jul 28, 2020
Active COVID-19 cases drop as Alberta adds 80 new cases
The total number of active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta saw a drop Tuesday as there were 80 new cases confirmed in the province for July 27.The rise in case numbers comes off of 7,900 tests that were ...
Jul 28, 2020
Whitecaps goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau undergoes surgery on broken thumb
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau has undergone successful surgery on his fractured left thumb. The 26-year-old Canadian international was injured in a July 19 goalmouth collision wit...
Jul 28, 2020
Nurmagomedov to fight Gaethje in October for undisputed UFC lightweight title
UFC lightweight champion Khabib (The Eagle) Nurmagomedov will meet interim title-holder Justin (The Highlight) Gaethje on Oct. 24 to decide the UFC's undisputed 155-pound king. The UFC did not announc...
Jul 28, 2020
US officials tell AP: Russia spreading virus disinformation
WASHINGTON - Russian intelligence operatives are using a trio of English-language websites to spread disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, seeking to exploit a crisis that America is struggli...
Jul 28, 2020
Raptors Uprising looks to set NBA 2K League esports mark for consecutive wins
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC continues its assault on the NBA 2K League record book this week. Fresh off winning The Turn, a US$260,000 in-season tournament, the Raptors turn their attentio...
Jul 28, 2020
AMC, Universal agree to shorten window after 'Trolls' tiff
NEW YORK - In a sign of how the pandemic is remaking Hollywood traditions, AMC Theatres and Universal Studios on Tuesday announced an agreement for a shortened theatrical window, with the studio's fil...
Jul 28, 2020
Report states Bighorn Backcountry overused, abused
EDMONTON - A committee advising the provincial government says a vast section of Alberta backcountry once considered for a park is being overused by tens of thousands of random campers.The Bighorn Bac...
Jul 28, 2020
Baseball season teeters, while states resist mask rules
JACKSON, Miss. - The baseball season descended deeper into crisis Tuesday, states such as Mississippi and South Carolina cast about for more hospital beds, and governors in some of the hardest-hit pla...
Jul 28, 2020