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Strong quake shakes southern Philippines, no big damage seen
DAVAO, Philippines - A powerful earthquake shook the southern Philippines on Tuesday morning, knocking out power in some areas, sending people out of homes and buildings and forcing classes to be susp...
Oct 28, 2019
Lauther hits late field goal to lift Roughriders over Eskimos 27-24
EDMONTON - The Saskatchewan Roughriders' hopes of hosting the Western final remain intact. Brett Lauther nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired, and the Roughriders won their second gam...
Oct 28, 2019
Kyle Lowry's 26 points helps Raptors hold on for 104-95 win over Magic
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry scored 26 points with six assists and five rebounds as the Toronto Raptors held on for a 104-95 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday. Pascal Siakam added 24 points, nine rebounds ...
Oct 28, 2019
Jonathan Drouin scores twice to lead Canadiens over Leafs 5-2
MONTREAL - The Maple Leafs simply ran out of steam. Toronto gave up two breakaways, an odd-man rush and three goals in the third period of a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday ni...
Oct 28, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack reportedly ready to open the vault to get Sonny Bill Williams
TORONTO - All Blacks rugby star Sonny Bill Williams continues to be linked with the Toronto Wolfpack, this time with a bumper contract offer. In February, Wolfpack majority owner David Argyle con...
Oct 28, 2019
Pressure for climate action mounts on Liberals as activists organize
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he heard loud and clear the message Canadians sent in the federal election for him to be bolder about climate change action. Now young Canadians want him to...
Oct 28, 2019
Argonauts use three quarterbacks to beat Redblacks 39-9 in home finale
TORONTO - After a long season on the sidelines, Canadian quarterback Michael O'Connor finally took a snap for the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday. The 23-year-old pivot shook off the rust with a touchdo...
Oct 28, 2019
North Carolina judges throw out current congressional map
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina judges on Monday blocked the state's congressional map from being used in the 2020 elections, ruling that voters had a strong likelihood of winning a lawsuit that argued...
Oct 28, 2019
Google falls short on third-quarter profit
SAN FRANCISCO - Google parent company Alphabet reported mixed third-quarter results Monday, beating analyst expectations for revenue but falling short on profits. The stock fell almost 3% immediately ...
Oct 28, 2019
Jets' Lowry suspended for two games for boarding Flames' Kylington
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Winnipeg Jets forward Adam Lowry for two games for boarding Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington. The incident occurred with two seconds left in the second perio...
Oct 28, 2019