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Will Bruin scores twice, Sounders outlast Toronto 3-2
SEATTLE - Will Bruin understands it's not like the past. He doesn't have a set starting role with the Seattle Sounders. His chances of playing long stretches likely come because others are injured or ...
Apr 13, 2019
Molinari builds 2-shot lead over Woods, Finau in Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Francesco Molinari blocked out the buzz from Tiger Woods charging up the leaderboard Saturday at the Masters and produced solid golf that looks spectacular only on the scorecard. Molina...
Apr 13, 2019
Johnny Depp's ex-wife asks judge to dismiss his lawsuit
FAIRFAX, Va. - Actress Amber Heard asked a judge Thursday to dismiss a $50 million defamation lawsuit her ex-husband Johnny Depp filed over an op-ed about domestic violence she wrote in The Washington...
Apr 13, 2019
Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes
WASHINGTON - Brooks Orpik scored less than two minutes into overtime, Alex Ovechkin had two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday to give the defending Stanl...
Apr 13, 2019
Uber reveals strong growth, huge losses ahead of IPO
SAN FRANCISCO - Uber is providing a look under the hood of its business in the lead-up to its hotly anticipated debut on the stock market, revealing strong growth but an ongoing struggle to overcome h...
Apr 13, 2019
Chelsea Carey reflects on her team's wild up-and-down curling season
TORONTO - Calgary skip Chelsea Carey took a break from curling after coming home from a disappointing performance at the recent world women's championship in Denmark. She didn't throw stones for ...
Apr 13, 2019
City of Chicago sues Jussie Smollett for investigative costs
Chicago filed a lawsuit against Jussie Smollett on Thursday in a bid to recoup the costs of investigating a racist, anti-gay attack that authorities say was orchestrated by the "Empire" actor as a pub...
Apr 13, 2019
Gurriel, Hernandez drive in late runs as Jays beat Rays in Buchholz's debut
TORONTO - Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drove in a pair of late runs and the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from a rough start to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Saturday. The Toronto win spoiled a ste...
Apr 13, 2019
Canadians divided on banning handguns, assault-style firearms: consultation
OTTAWA - Canadians have wildly diverging views on banning handguns and assault-style firearms, says a newly released summary of federal consultations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau aske...
Apr 13, 2019
Toronto's BMO Field undergoes transformation into a hybrid playing surface
TORONTO - Like an electronic caterpillar, a special machine is inching its way across the BMO Field pitch these days. It's going 24 hours a day stitching green artificial fibres into the natural ...
Apr 13, 2019