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China's Xi swears in new Hong Kong leader John Lee
HONG KONG (AP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping officiated the swearing-in ceremony of Hong Kong's new leader John Lee on Friday as the city marked the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule aft...
Jun 30, 2022

Lions still unbeaten after beating Redblacks 34-31
OTTAWA - Nathan Rourke lived up to the hype Thursday night as the young Canadian quarterback led the B.C. Lions to their third straight CFL victory with a 34-31 decision over the Ottawa Redblacks at T...
Jun 30, 2022

Backup catcher Perez's 3 HRs help Pirates beat Brewers 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Backup catcher Michael Perez had three home runs, rookies Oneil Cruz and Jack Suwinski hit back-to-back shots and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 on Thursday ni...
Jun 30, 2022

Bregman helps Astros sink Yankees again, 2-1
HOUSTON (AP) - Alex Bregman hit a two-run double early and the Houston Astros held on for a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Thursday's game completes a stretch for the Astros of n...
Jun 30, 2022

Kikuchi makes quality start and Blue Jays hit two homers in 4-1 win over Rays
TORONTO - Teoscar Hernandez and Santiago Espinal homered as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Thursday night in the opener of a five-game series at Rogers Centre. Yusei Kikuchi made...
Jun 30, 2022

Navy report: Multiple errors poisoned Pearl Harbor water
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) - A Navy investigation released Thursday revealed that shoddy management and human error caused fuel to leak into Pearl Harbor's tap water last year, poisoning thousands of p...
Jun 30, 2022

Ex-agent: Braves fostering 'false narrative' about Freeman
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The former agent of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman says the Braves are presenting a "false narrative" about the first baseman's parting with Atlanta in March. "I will not ...
Jun 30, 2022

AP source: Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Durant may be taking his quest for more titles elsewhere. Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision that undoubtedly will h...
Jun 30, 2022

Royal Canadian Navy relieves Pacific fleet ship commander for 'inappropriate conduct'
OTTAWA - The Royal Canadian Navy says it has relieved the commanding officer of a warship in the Pacific Fleet. In a release Thursday night, the navy says it has lost confidence in the judgment of Lt....
Jun 30, 2022

Schwarber, Hall help Phillies rout Braves 14-4
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kyle Schwarber finished off the month with another June homer, Darick Hall went deep twice and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game sweep with a 14-4 rout of the Atlanta ...
Jun 30, 2022