Category Archives: Canadian Press
Celtics take 3-0 series lead with OT win over 76ers
PHILADELPHIA - Al Horford had no use for the premature celebration that showered confetti all over the 76ers’ home court at the end of regulation, delaying overtime and prompting an impromptu cl...
May 05, 2018
Ontario Arrows win big in their home rugby debut, thumping Boston Mystics 77-8
TORONTO - Canadian international winger Kainoa Lloyd scored four tries and captain Mike Sheppard added three more as the Ontario Arrows had a home opener to remember Saturday, thumping the Boston Myst...
May 05, 2018
Justify wins sloppy Kentucky Derby, Baffert takes 5th title
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Justify splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2 1/2 lengths on Saturday, becoming the first colt in 136 years to wear the roses after not racing as a 2-year-old. The...
May 05, 2018
Rona Ambrose announces panel to aid Alberta conservative women candidates
RED DEER, Alta. - Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says she and others are taking action to get more women to run for Alberta’s United Cons...
May 05, 2018
Taylor Swift visits 8-year-old fan in Phoenix burn unit
PHOENIX - Taylor Swift surprised an 8-year-old girl at the Phoenix hospital where she has been recovering from devastating burns. The Arizona Republic reports the pop star showed up unannounced Saturd...
May 05, 2018
Justify wins sloppy Kentucky Derby, Baffert gets 5th title
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - If you want to bust a racing curse, call Bob Baffert. The white-haired trainer smashed a jinx that stood for 136 years when Justify splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derb...
May 05, 2018
10-man Minnesota United beats Whitecaps 1-0
MINNEAPOLIS - Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson thought his team played well enough to win on Saturday. A “lapse in concentration” was the difference as 10-man Minnesota United defeated Vancou...
May 05, 2018
Controversial candidate Tanya Granic Allen dropped from Ont. Tory roster
TORONTO - Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives have dropped a controversial candidate from their roster ahead of the spring election, with the party’s leader saying “her characterizat...
May 05, 2018
Four clubs get professional membership from Soccer Canada; expected to join CPL
YELLOWKNIFE - Four groups were approved for professional club membership by Soccer Canada on Saturday, paving the way for them to potentially join the Canadian Premier League. Clubs from Halifax, Calg...
May 05, 2018
Blue Jays recall prospect Anthony Alford from triple-A Buffalo
TAMPA, Fla. - Outfielder Anthony Alford was recalled from triple-A Buffalo by the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. Right-handed pitcher Jake Petricka was optioned to the Bisons to ma...
May 05, 2018