Category Archives: Canadian Press
New Miss America glad she didn't have to don swimsuit to win
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - The first woman to win the Miss America crown without having to don a swimsuit says she’s glad she didn’t have to. Nia Imani Franklin, who won the title Sunday night ...
Sep 09, 2018
John Legend, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice now EGOT winners
NEW YORK - NBC’s live version of “Jesus Christ Superstar” has won an Emmy Award and that has made two men extra happy - it means star John Legend, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and ly...
Sep 09, 2018
Dahlen gets two goals as Canucks top Jets 6-4 to sweep Young Stars Classic
PENTICTON, B.C. - Jonathan Dahlen scored two goals, including the game-winner, as the Vancouver Canucks topped the Winnipeg Jets 6-4 in a matchup of rookie teams to sweep the Young Stars Classic on Su...
Sep 09, 2018
Pollock scores twice as Flames top Oilers 7-3 in 1st of 2 rookie-squad battles
CALGARY - Dillon Dube opened the scoring in the first period with a beautiful goal, and Brett Pollock scored a pair to lead the Calgary Flames over the Edmonton Oilers 7-3 on Sunday in the first of tw...
Sep 09, 2018
Djokovic wins US Open for 14th major, tying 'idol' Sampras
NEW YORK - The U.S. Open final suddenly appeared to be slipping away from Novak Djokovic. He dropped three consecutive games. He was barking at himself, at his entourage, at a crowd vocally supporting...
Sep 09, 2018
Ontario woman charged after U.S. border officer slapped in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - U.S. officials say a Kitchener, Ont., woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting a border officer at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, N.Y. The U.S. Attorney’s Office...
Sep 09, 2018
Canadian men romp to 8-0 soccer victory over outmatched U.S. Virgin Islands
BRADENTON, Fla. - Jonathan David, Lucas Cavallini and Cyle Larin each scored twice Sunday, helping Canada open its CONCACAF Nations League qualifying campaign with a record 8-0 win over the outmatched...
Sep 09, 2018
Aussie captures Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal with breathtaking finish
MONTREAL - It took a breathtaking finish at the 2018 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal for Australian Michael Matthews to follow in the footsteps of a fellow countryman. Matthews overtook Italian Sonny ...
Sep 09, 2018
Rookie game: Injury to Tyszka overshadows Leafs' 4-2 win over Canadians
MONTREAL - Coach Joel Bouchard managed to turn two serious injuries that cast a long shadow on the Montreal Canadiens’ rookie camp into a learning experience for his young players. Montreal̵...
Sep 09, 2018
Egypt's Sameh El Dahan wins CP International Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows
CALGARY - Eric Lamaze put himself in position to win the prestigious CP International Grand Prix, but a costly mistake took him out of contention at the Spruce Meadows Masters on Sunday. Egypt’s...
Sep 09, 2018