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Toronto FC scores four in extra time to down D.C. United 5-1 in MLS playoffs
TORONTO - Jonathan Osorio scored twice and Richie Laryea and Nick DeLeon added two more in a four-goal extra-time outburst as Toronto FC, dodging a bullet after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer, po...
Oct 19, 2019
Man heard in strangling video charged in 2nd death in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A man accused of killing a woman who was seen strangled in videos on a digital memory card was charged Thursday with the death of another woman, authorities in Alaska said. Brian S...
Oct 19, 2019
Ticats defeat Redblacks 33-12 to register club-record 13th victory
HAMILTON - Dane Evans and Brandon Banks anchored a record-setting performance Saturday by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Evans' 62-yard TD strike to Banks in the third quarter led Hamilton to a 33-12 home w...
Oct 19, 2019
Fate of N.B. clinic speaks to unfinished fight for abortion access in region
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The announcement last week that the only private abortion clinic in New Brunswick would close its doors has made abortion a tangible issue in the federal election and highlight...
Oct 19, 2019
Canadiens use big 2nd period to beat slumping Blues 5-2
ST. LOUIS - Brendan Gallagher, Jonathan Drouin and Nick Suzuki scored in the second period, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Saturday. Jordan Weal and Shea Weber also scored ...
Oct 19, 2019
Toronto FC without Altidore, Gonzalez for playoff game with D.C. United
Toronto FC went into its first-round MLS playoff game Saturday against D.C. United missing two key players. Star striker Jozy Altidore did not make the game-day 18 due to a quad strain ...
Oct 19, 2019
Energy Secretary Perry says he is resigning by year's end
WASHINGTON - Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced Thursday that he will leave his job by the end of the year, saying that under President Donald Trump the nation is nearing energy independence. Perry...
Oct 19, 2019
Scheer says platform will help unify Canada, in contrast to divisive Liberals
BRAMPTON, Ont. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer campaigned through some of the hottest battlegrounds in this election Saturday, facing questions about how far he's willing to go to win. He bat...
Oct 19, 2019
North Stars tangle with Hawks in Nipawin for part two of weekend showdown
Like any classic heavyweight bout, the Battlefords North Stars and Nipawin Hawks will battle it out for a round-two Saturday night. The two teams faced off for the first time in the season-series Frid...
Oct 19, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars will look to keep their hot streak on the road alive Saturday, as the team will travel to Nipawin for the first time this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Connaught School claims 2019 elementary soccer championship
Connaught School defeated McKitrick Elementary in a clash of the heavyweights on the soccer pitch this week, to claim the 2019 Living Sky School Division Elementary Soccer Championship. A game featuri...
Oct 19, 2019 Connaught’s championship team pose for a picture, following their big win to take home the city’s elementary soccer title. (Submitted photo/Kathryn Blanchard)