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Trump commutes former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich's sentence
CHICAGO - President Donald Trump says he has commuted the 14-year prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, Trump on Tuesday told reporters the former governor's sentence was "ridiculou...
Feb 18, 2020
Carey coach apologizes for "shut up" to ump at Tournament of Hearts
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Chelsea Carey's coach and father apologized to an official for telling her to "shut up" at the Canadian women's curling championship. An exchange between Dan Carey and an umpire&nbs...
Feb 18, 2020
Habs captain Weber, forward Byron cleared to return against Detroit
DETROIT - Montreal defenceman Shea Weber and forward Paul Byron are cleared to return to the lineup for the Canadiens' game tonight at Detroit. Canadiens coach Claude Julien confirmed Weber and Byron ...
Feb 18, 2020
Argentine winger Piatti could make Toronto debut Wednesday in pre-season game
New designated player Pablo Piatti could make his Toronto FC debut on Wednesday in a pre-season game against the Chicago Fire. Toronto medical staff have been careful not to rush the 30-year-old ...
Feb 18, 2020
Canada's Chelsea Carey beats Alberta's Laura Walker 7-5 at Scotties
MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Canada's Chelsea Carey defeated Alberta's Laura Walker 7-5 on Tuesday morning at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The result left both teams with 3-2 records, good for a...
Feb 18, 2020
Transgender athletes seek to become defendants in lawsuit
HARTFORD, Conn. - Two transgender high school runners want to become defendants in a federal lawsuit that seeks to block them from participating in girls sports in Connecticut. Terry Miller and Andray...
Feb 18, 2020
Ottawa supports heavy fuel ban for Arctic; northerners seek compensation
The federal government says it will support an international ban on environmentally damaging heavy fuel oils in Arctic shipping. The decision comes despite concerns that forcing shippers to use more e...
Feb 18, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball discusses surprise resignation
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball says the decision to step down as leader of the province was his alone. The premier announced his intention to resign in a surpris...
Feb 18, 2020
Trump pardons ex-San Francisco 49ers owner DeBartolo Jr.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal who built one of the most successful NFL teams ...
Feb 18, 2020
Lawyer for fallen Quebec media star continues cross-examination of accuser
MONTREAL - The lawyer for fallen Quebec media star Eric Salvail is continuing his efforts to poke holes in the testimony of the former entertainer's accuser. Michel Massicotte is on his...
Feb 18, 2020
