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West Brom and Wolves soccer game stopped because of crowd trouble. FA launches investigation
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) - The FA Cup fourth-round soccer match between local rivals West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton was paused on Sunday after "dangerous and inexcusable" crowd trouble. The...
Jan 28, 2024
Spurs mascot The Coyote captures bat with net - to the delight of Wembanyama
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A bat descended on the court and delayed play after Victor Wembanyama made a 3-pointer two minutes into the San Antonio Spurs' 113-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sat...
Jan 28, 2024
Former NHLer Formenton charged in connection with investigation into 2018 Canadian World Junior team
Pro hockey player Alex Formenton, a former member of the Ottawa Senators who currently plays in Switzerland, is facing charges in London, Ont., his lawyer said Sunday."The London Police have charged s...
Jan 28, 2024
Tux and Toques Gala kicks off 60th Prince Albert Winter Festival
Friends and supporters of the Prince Albert Winter Festival gathered at the Prince Albert Wildlife Federation on Saturday for the Tux and Toques Gala, marking the beginning of the beloved annual winte...
Jan 28, 2024
Poilievre vows to cut funds to UN agency amid reports of staff role in Oct. 7 attacks
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he plans to slash funding to a United Nations agency that supports Palestinians amid allegations some of its staff played a role in last October's te...
Jan 28, 2024
B.C. premier apologizes after social media mistake on Holocaust Remembrance Day
VICTORIA - British Columbia's premier has apologized after he says a member of his staff posted an incorrect message in social media posts linking to his statement marking Holocaust Remembrance Day on...
Jan 28, 2024
Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham could face Premier League Newcastle in FA Cup
LONDON (AP) - Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds could get a taste of big time soccer after Wrexham was drawn to potentially play Premier League Newcastle in the FA Cup. Wrexham still has to book its place ...
Jan 28, 2024
Durham, Ont. byelection to take place March 4 after seat vacated by O'Toole
OTTAWA - A federal byelection will be held in the Conservative stronghold of Durham, Ont. on March 4 to fill the seat left vacant by Erin O'Toole last spring. The former Conservative leader served as ...
Jan 28, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Lawyer confirms former NHL player Alex Formenton facing charges
LONDON, Ont. - A lawyer for Alex Formenton confirms the former NHL player is facing charges in London, Ont. In an email, Toronto-based lawyer Daniel Brown says police have charged several players -- i...
Jan 28, 2024
Canadian Jessica Macaulay finishes third in final cliff diving event of career
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Canadian Jessica Macaulay waved goodbye to the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series from the podium Sunday. The 31-year-old from Montreal, who is retiring from the circuit after ...
Jan 28, 2024