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North Stars advance to SJHL Finals with Game 4 win in Melfort
The Battlefords North Stars became the first team to punch their ticket to the SJHL Finals Wednesday night, with a 5-2 Game 4 win in Melfort. With the victory, the Stars sweep their semi-finals best-o...
Apr 06, 2023

Report: Saudis, Iranians to reopen embassies, ease travel
BEIJING (AP) - Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed Thursday to reopen diplomatic missions in their respective capitals and in additional cities, Iran's semiofficial news agency said. ISNA reported the foreig...
Apr 06, 2023

Idaho governor signs 'abortion trafficking' bill into law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a bill into law Wednesday that makes it illegal for an adult to help a minor get an abortion without parental consent. The law is the first of its kin...
Apr 05, 2023

Bouanga brilliant as LAFC rout Whitecaps 3-0 in CCL quarterfinals
VANCOUVER - Denis Bouanga scored twice and notched an assist Wednesday as Los Angeles FC blanked the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions League matchup. Kwadwo Opoku added...
Apr 05, 2023

Calgary Flames keep their playoff hopes alive with victory over Winnipeg Jets
WINNIPEG - Andrew Mangiapane and Nikita Zadorov each had a goal and assist as the Calgary Flames kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. The Flames (37-2...
Apr 05, 2023

More than one million customers without power as heavy storms hit Quebec, Ontario
More than one million customers in Quebec and Ontario were without power Wednesday after a messy mix of freezing rain and thunderstorms pummeled parts of both provinces. Quebec's power utility said sh...
Apr 05, 2023

Manoah, Blue Jays blank Royals 3-0, Guerrero hits first HR
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Alek Manoah allowed one hit over seven innings, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first homer of the season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Wednesday n...
Apr 05, 2023

Celtics wrap up East No. 2 seed with 97-93 win over Raptors
BOSTON (AP) - Malcolm Brogdon scored 29 points and hit two late free throws to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 97-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. With Milwaukee's win ove...
Apr 05, 2023

Canada women defeat Switzerland 4-0 in opening game at world hockey championship
BRAMPTON, Ont. - Canada scored twice on the power play en route to a comfortable 4-0 win over Switzerland in its opening game at the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship on Wednesday. The defending ...
Apr 05, 2023

Coyotes file $2.3 billion claim against Phoenix over arena
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Arizona Coyotes appeared to have finally found an answer to their arena issues by working out a deal to build an entertainment district in Tempe. A snag with the city of Phoeni...
Apr 05, 2023