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Paul George, James Harden help Clippers hang on beat Mavs 116-111 after blowing 31-point lead
DALLAS (AP) - Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points while playing key fourth-quarter roles to help the Los Angeles Clippers hold on after blowing a 31-point lead and beat the Dallas Maver...
Apr 28, 2024
Canadian women defeat U.S. handily in Pacific Four Series rugby tournament opener
CARSON, Calif. - Captain Sophie de Goede scored 18 points, including two tries, as Canada thumped the U.S. 50-7 Sunday in the opening match of Pacific Four Series rugby tournament. Claire Gallagher sc...
Apr 28, 2024
Pro-Palestinian encampment grows at Montreal's McGill university
MONTREAL - Pro-Palestinian student activists in Montreal have set up camp on the grounds of McGill University this weekend, following a wave of similar protests on campuses across the United States. M...
Apr 28, 2024
Drug user advocates concerned about B.C.'s decriminalization exception request
VANCOUVER - Advocates for drug users are raising concerns about British Columbia's request for Health Canada to empower police to step in when they see illicit drug use in public spaces, saying it may...
Apr 28, 2024
Jets forward Namestnikov leaves Game 4 after taking puck to side of the head
DENVER - Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov left Sunday's game against the Colorado Avalanche after taking a slapshot to the side of the head. Nate Schmidt fired a shot from the point that wa...
Apr 28, 2024
Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jalen Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points, added 10 assists and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round p...
Apr 28, 2024
Alejandro Kirk's first homer of the year lifts Blue Jays over Dodgers 3-1
TORONTO - Alejandro Kirk went 3 for 3 at the plate and hit his first home run of the season to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing skid. Da...
Apr 28, 2024
Joe Biden wins Democratic primary in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - President Joe Biden won the Democratic presidential primary Sunday in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico was authorized to open only a dozen voting centers thi...
Apr 28, 2024
Hit parade: Players throwing their weight around in the Stanley Cup playoffs
Oilers captain Connor McDavid took a big hit from Kings forward Quinton Byfield along the boards. Edmonton winger Zach Hyman steamrolled Los Angeles centre Philip Danault in the same series. Back east...
Apr 28, 2024
Darmstadt is relegated from the Bundesliga. Late penalty slightly helps Cologne survival hopes
BERLIN (AP) - Darmstadt was relegated from the Bundesliga on Sunday with a 1-0 loss at home to fellow promoted side Heidenheim. Darmstadt, which finished runner-up behind second-division champion Heid...
Apr 28, 2024
