Murray Wood: Alberta referendum rolls the dice on provincial economy
With a referendum vote planned, Alberta has never been closer to separating from Canada. But, Murray Wood wonders, could...
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After DOJ warning, NCAA to delay vote on compensation rules
MIAMI - The NCAA is set to delay a potential landmark vote on legislation that would permit college athletes to be compensated for their fame for the first time after the association received a warnin...
Jan 09, 2021
Moore-Towers, Marinaro win virtual Skate Canada Challenge pairs title
Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro won the pairs event of the virtual Skate Canada Challenge. The two-time Canadian champions scored 135.18 points for the free skate for a total score of 206.22...
Jan 09, 2021
Goaltender Corey Crawford, who backstopped Chicago to two Stanley Cups, retires
Goaltender Corey Crawford has announced his retirement from the NHL after 10 seasons and two Stanley Cup championships. Crawford, from Chateauguay, Que., posted a franchise-record 52 playoff wins and ...
Jan 09, 2021
Because of rising cases in western Florida, Raptors won't have fans at Amalie Arena
TAMPA, Fla. - The Toronto Raptors won't have fans at home games at Tampa's Amalie Arena for now. Vinik Sports Group, which owns the Tampa Bay Lightning and Amalie Arena, announced Saturday that the or...
Jan 09, 2021
Scoreboard for Friday, Jan. 22, 2021
Friday's Games NHL Toronto 4 Edmonton 2 Pittsburgh 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 (SO) Washington 4 Buffalo 3 (SO) Chicago 4 Detroit 1 Minnesota 4 San Jose 1 Dallas 7 Nashville 0 Arizona 5 Vegas 2 Colorado 3 Anahei...
Jan 08, 2021
WHL commits to 24-game season; still needs approval from health authorities
CALGARY - The Western Hockey League says major junior hockey will still be played this season. The WHL - one of three leagues in the 60-team Canadian Hockey League - announced Friday that its board of...
Jan 08, 2021
Blue Jays bringing back pitcher A.J. Cole on minor league deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Friday that they have signed right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole to a minor league deal, with an invite to spring training. Cole appeared in 24 games for the Bl...
Jan 08, 2021
Vignettes from life of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda
LOS ANGELES - Vignettes from the life and career of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda. He died Thursday at age 93. MOUND VISITS Pitcher Orel Hershiser, the 1988 World Series MVP and NL Cy Young Award...
Jan 08, 2021
Dabrowski ready for big doubles season as she tries to build four-player game
Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski will soon be Australia-bound to kick off a tennis season shrouded in uncertainty. Along the way she plans to continue doing her part to help build the four-player game. Dab...
Jan 08, 2021
Raptors guard Kyle Lowry to sit out against Sacramento for "personal reasons"
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will sit out Friday night against the Sacramento Kings, with the team citing "personal reasons" on the pre-game injury report. The six-time all-star has started all se...
Jan 08, 2021
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Sarah Mills: Investigation into security at Canada's major airports gives pause for thought
Sarah Mills says a W5 investigation into alleged violence, trafficking and organized crime at Canada's busiest airport s...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, May 25
8:30 - The Alberta separatism talks just got a lot more serious, and it could have negative implications on the oil and ...