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Kawhi Leonard sues Nike over rights to his logo
SAN FRANCISCO - Toronto star Kawhi Leonard filed a federal lawsuit against Nike on Monday, saying the footwear and apparel giant is blocking him from using a logo that he believes he owns. The suit wa...
Jun 03, 2019
Judge: Federal wagering law only applies to sports gambling
CONCORD, N.H. - A federal judge ruled Monday that a law prohibiting interstate wagering applies only to sports gambling, setting aside a Justice Department opinion that some states feared would make o...
Jun 03, 2019
Hatred of women creeping into public debate, Trudeau tells equality conference
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says gender equality is under attack and, in the age of social media, it's never been easier to taunt with abhorrent views. Trudeau told the Women Deliver 201...
Jun 03, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat Ottawa Redblacks 25-21 in pre-season action
Ottawa Redblacks head coach Rick Campbell got a good look at his quarterback situation on Saturday. Campbell played four different pivots in a 25-21 pre-season loss against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at ...
Jun 03, 2019
Rona Ambrose endorses amendments to bill on sex assault training for judges
OTTAWA - After stalling for two years, the Senate is poised to finally pass a private member's bill that would require judges in Canada to undergo training about sexual assault law, includin...
Jun 03, 2019
RattleSnake Point hosts U.S. Open qualifier, although no Canadians advance
MILTON, Ont. - The first-ever U.S. Open qualifier on Canadian soil didn't send any Canadians to the third major of the men's golf season. But it was still a tremendous boon for golf in Canada. America...
Jun 03, 2019
Ottawa, Quebec announce $500 million reconstruction of La Fontaine Tunnel
MONTREAL - The federal and Quebec governments have announced a $500-million reconstruction project for Canada's longest highway tunnel - the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel linking Montreal to...
Jun 03, 2019
Oilers sign forward Malone, goalie Starrett to one-year contract extensions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brad Malone and goaltender Shane Starrett to one-year contract extensions through the 2019-20 season. Malone, 30, appeared in 43 games with the Ameri...
Jun 03, 2019
OBJ reports to Browns, will practice after skipping workouts
BEREA, Ohio - Odell Beckham Jr. reported for Cleveland's mandatory minicamp and will practice Tuesday after missing most of the team's voluntary workouts. The star wide receiver has been training in C...
Jun 03, 2019
California governor won't free Manson follower Van Houten
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Gavin Newsom overruled a parole board's decision to free Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten on Monday, marking the third time a governor has stopped the rel...
Jun 03, 2019