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Islanders finish off Penguins 3-1 for stunning playoff sweep
PITTSBURGH - Barry Trotz had questions when he took over the New York Islanders last summer. About the defence. About the goaltending. About where the scoring would come from if star John Tavares bail...
Apr 18, 2019
Leonard has 37 points, Lowry adds 22 and the Raptors even series with 111-82 win
TORONTO - The Scotiabank Arena crowd cheered encouragement at Kyle Lowry when he stepped up to the free-throw line to score what would be his first points of these NBA playoffs. Some 40 minutes later,...
Apr 18, 2019
Sweep! NHL-best Lightning ousted in record speed by Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Sullen and speechless, the Tampa Bay Lightning had little explanation for how they followed up a glorious regular season by getting bounced from the playoffs with record-setting haste...
Apr 18, 2019
Yanks stop using Smith recording while investigating racism
NEW YORK - The Yankees have suspended the use of Kate Smith's recording of "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch while they investigate an allegation of racism against the singer. The ...
Apr 18, 2019
Grande Prairie fighter looking to stay perfect at Brave 23
A Grande Prairie Mixed Martial Artist will put his perfect professional record on the line tomorrow overseas.Alex "The Great" Martinez is set to take on Anas Siraj "The Moroccan Sensation" Mounir at B...
Apr 18, 2019 Photo: Facebook / Alex Martinez
Trump vetoes measure to end US involvement in Yemen war
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump vetoed a resolution passed by Congress to end U.S. military assistance in Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen. The veto - the second in Trump's presidency - was expected, a...
Apr 18, 2019
Notley and Kenney meet for first time since Election
EDMONTON - Premier Rachel Notley and incoming premier Jason Kenney are beginning the transfer of power following the Alberta election.The two leaders have met at Government House in Edmonton for a bri...
Apr 18, 2019 Photo: Facebook / Jason Kenney
Final submissions heard in Grande Prairie murder case
A Grande Prairie court has heard final submissions in a murder trial.Defence counsel Andrew Phypers argued that Nicholas Richard Harris was acting in self-defence when he shot and killed John William ...
Apr 18, 2019
Calgary Flames facing early playoff exit, trail Colorado Avalanche 3-1 in series
CALGARY - The saying "when eating an elephant take one bite at a time" applies to the Calgary Flames. Facing elimination in Friday's fifth game of their opening-round playoff series against the C...
Apr 18, 2019
Judge allows sex-trafficking claim in suit against Weinstein
NEW YORK - A New York judge has agreed to let a class-action lawsuit proceed with a sex-trafficking claim against disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein elimi...
Apr 18, 2019