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Yanks HR in 27th straight to match record, beat Jays 10-8
NEW YORK - The Yankees' most recent power feat qualifies as "obscure" to manager Aaron Boone. Just not unexpected. Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton stretched New York's home run streak to a record-ty...
Jun 26, 2019
Toronto FC wins wild match vs. Atlanta on late penalty kicks for both teams
TORONTO - Atlanta United forward Pity Martinez missed his penalty kick moments after a successful shot from the spot by Alejandro Polzuelo gave Toronto FC a dramatic 3-2 victory on Wednesday night. TF...
Jun 26, 2019
Orji Okwonkwo's two goals help Montreal Impact edge Portland Timbers 2-1
MONTREAL - Orji Okwonkwo scored twice in his first game back from injury, including a game-winning half-volley strike, to give the Montreal Impact a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers at Saputo Sta...
Jun 26, 2019
'Beautiful boy' slipped between health-care cracks: father after B.C. inquest
VICTORIA - The parents of a Victoria-area teen who died of a drug overdose say they don't want other families to experience the trauma of having a child slip their caring hands. Rachel Staples and Bro...
Jun 26, 2019
Some criminal charges dropped against ex-CFL running back
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma prosecutors have dismissed felony charges against a former Canadian Football League player after a key witness failed to appear for a preliminary hearing. The Oklahoman report...
Jun 26, 2019
Ontario woman nearly dies — twice — after snake bite in Thailand
Shalabha Kalliath's legs buckled as pain shot through her body during a walk on a beach in Thailand. When she looked down, a small snake dangled from her right big toe. She was able to slam it ag...
Jun 26, 2019
Lawyer: Gooding Jr.'s accuser 'troubled,' groping case bogus
NEW YORK - Cuba Gooding Jr.'s lawyer is urging a judge to dismiss the forcible touching case that landed the actor in handcuffs two weeks ago, arguing that witnesses and security video contradict a wo...
Jun 26, 2019
Prince Harry, Meghan's home renovations cost taxpayers $3M
LONDON - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's home was renovated with 2.4 million pounds ($3.06 million) of taxpayers' money, royal accounts revealed Tuesday. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's residence ...
Jun 26, 2019
Police release more than 1,000 files from Smollett probe
Chicago police on Monday released more than 1,000 files from the investigation into Jussie Smollett's claim he was attacked by two men, including video footage that for the first time shows the "Empir...
Jun 26, 2019
North Stars AGM shows team playoff run pays dividends
Coming off a league championship in 2019, the Battlefords North Stars hosted their Annual General Meeting this week, offering a reflection on the past year, as well as a look ahead to what's to come, ...
Jun 26, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars posted a 35-13-10 record last season to win their division and finish as the second seed overall, as the team went on to capturing their second Canalta Cup in three seasons. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)