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Elks complete 32-31 comeback win over Alouettes with fourth-quarter push
MONTREAL - Down 31-18 in the fourth quarter, the Edmonton Elks scored three late touchdowns to notch a 32-31 comeback win over the Montreal Alouettes at Percival Molson Stadium on Thursday. The Elks t...
Jul 14, 2022
Dem says Manchin blocking energy, tax provisions in big bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Joe Manchin has told Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer that he will oppose a economic measure if it includes climate or energy provisions or boosts taxes on the rich or corpo...
Jul 14, 2022
Call-up Zerpa works five strong innings as patchwork Royals lineup tops Blue Jays 3-1
TORONTO - Bobby Witt Jr., and Nate Eaton homered as a patchwork Kansas City lineup defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Thursday night at Rogers Centre. With 10 roster players not allowed to travel t...
Jul 14, 2022
Blue Jays interim skipper Schneider getting settled in to new role
TORONTO - The home manager's office had that just-moved-in feel Thursday as John Schneider held court with reporters in the room for the first time since being named interim skipper of the Toronto Blu...
Jul 14, 2022
Riders' kicker Lauther hoping to walk out of Raymond Field with a victory
HALIFAX - Brett Lauther has some unfinished business to take care of Saturday afternoon. The veteran kicker will return to Raymond Field in Wolfville, N.S., when the Saskatchewan Roughriders face the ...
Jul 14, 2022
Feds approve nine Living Labs to involve ag producers in reducing greenhouse gases
CALGARY - The federal government has expanded a program to include the agricultural sector in coming up with solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bib...
Jul 14, 2022
A rookie rises and Tiger crashes in slow-moving British Open
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) - The Old Course was never faster. The pace of play was never slower. The celebrated start Thursday of the 150th British Open gave way to Cameron Young making his debut with...
Jul 14, 2022
Bombers set to host Stampeders in showdown of CFL's last two unbeaten teams
WINNIPEG - Mike O'Shea downplayed Friday's battle of the unbeaten, but the Winnipeg head coach hopes CFL fans will be hyped. The 5-0 Blue Bombers host the 4-0 Calgary Stampeders at IG Field, with both...
Jul 14, 2022
Senators lock up young sniper Josh Norris with eight-year, $63.6-million contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have locked up a big piece of their young core by signing Josh Norris to an eight-year, US$63.6-million contract. The 23-year-old led the Senators with 35 goals in 2021-22...
Jul 14, 2022
Mosquito relief could come next year in vacation area
There will be no relief from mosquitos in Scotch Creek this year, but perhaps in 2023.The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) suspended a control program for the biting insects earlier this year...
Jul 14, 2022
