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Shapovalov bounced in straight sets at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - Ugo Humbert had to work for more than two-and-a-half hours to get the job done, but the athlete from Metz, France wasn't complaining after bouncing Canadian Denis Shapovalov in ...
Mar 10, 2023

China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy
BEIJING (AP) - China on Saturday named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country's next premier nominally in charge of the world's second-largest economy now facing some of ...
Mar 10, 2023

Ontario Progressive Conservative Vincent Ke resigns from caucus, sits as Independent
TORONTO - A Progressive Conservative member of Ontario's provincial parliament has resigned from caucus. Premier Doug Ford's office says in a release Friday that Vincent Ke, the member for Don Valley ...
Mar 10, 2023

Surrey's Svennson shares lead as storms interrupt Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Chad Ramey became the only player to reach double digits under par at The Players Championship. The TPC Sawgrass, as usual, had the final say. Ramey put two tee shots in...
Mar 10, 2023

Osorio says relationship with Canada Soccer can be mended, but it will take time
TORONTO - Veteran midfielder Jonathan Osorio has voiced his support for Canadian captain Christine Sinclair and her assertion that Canada Soccer operates in a "culture of secrecy and obstruction." "I ...
Mar 10, 2023

Man convicted of killing Kristin Smart gets 25 years to life
MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) - The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, who vanished from a California college campus more than 25 years ago, was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison. Paul Flore...
Mar 10, 2023

Canadian striker Jonathan David nets hat trick as Lille draws with Lyon 3-3
LILLE, France (AP-CP) - Canadian striker Jonathan David notched a hat trick for Lille to become the top scorer in the French league and Lyon substitute Alexandre Lacazette netted two late goals to sal...
Mar 10, 2023

Vancouver Whitecaps look to turn 'unacceptable' losses into a win over FC Dallas
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps are looking to turn their resounding win in the CONCACAF Champions League midweek into Major League Soccer success on Saturday. Vancouver beat Real Espana 5-0 on We...
Mar 10, 2023

Maturity key as surging Ottawa Senators make playoff push: coach
VANCOUVER - With his Ottawa Senators on a run, Drake Batherson isn't making any spring travel plans this year. The Sens (33-27-4) currently sit four points out of the second Eastern Conference wild ca...
Mar 10, 2023

NB Fire Dept. welcomes new fire truck with "pushing-in" ceremony
It was an exciting day for the North Battleford Fire Department Friday as members held an open house to welcome in their new fire truck. Clockwise from top left: Fire Chief Lindsay Holm, the "pushing-...
Mar 10, 2023