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Dior goes black in Paris show that celebrates couture roots
PARIS - Dior went back to the essential architecture of dressmaking, and the late designer's penchant for black, for a brooding display Monday of archetypally couture fall-winter gowns. Looking on ins...
Jul 01, 2019
Nuggets' point guard Jamal Murray agrees to richest Canadian NBA deal
TORONTO - Jamal Murray's breakout NBA season has paid off. The 22-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., agreed to a five-year, US$170 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, the richest deal for ...
Jul 01, 2019
Ottawa Senators sign veteran defenceman Ron Hainsey to one-year contract
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators added a veteran voice to their young blue line in free agency Monday, signing defenceman Ron Hainsey to a one-year contract worth US$3.5 million. Hainsey, 38, had fiv...
Jul 01, 2019
Naomi Osaka eliminated in 1st round at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England - After winning two straight Grand Slam titles, Naomi Osaka has now failed to reach the second week at the last two majors. Osaka, who was ranked No. 1 in the world until last week,...
Jul 01, 2019
Calgary Flames sign goaltender Cam Talbot to one-year contract
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed goaltender Cam Talbot to a one-year contract. Talbot, 31, was an unrestricted free agent. His contract is worth US$2.75 million. He joins 26-year-old David Rit...
Jul 01, 2019
Jets sign Nathan Beaulieu, but lose Tyler Myers and Brandon Tanev in free agency
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets shored up their blue-line depth Monday, signing defenceman Nathan Beaulieu to a one-year contract worth US$1 million. The 26-year-old was acquired in a trade with the Buff...
Jul 01, 2019
Essence Fest marks 25 years of celebrating black culture
NEW ORLEANS - The Essence Festival, which draws thousands to New Orleans during the fourth of July week, is celebrating 25 years of bringing African American women of all ages together for thought-pro...
Jul 01, 2019
Ex-Cowboys player Brent arrested on assault, other charges
DALLAS - Former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent is being held on charges that include assaulting a public servant after authorities say officers found him intoxicated outside a Dallas-area fast food ...
Jul 01, 2019
Canucks ink defenceman Tyler Myers to five-year deal worth US$30 million
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have made their first move in free agency, confirming the long-rumoured signing of defenceman Tyler Myers. The 29-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract worth an...
Jul 01, 2019
Maple Leafs sign veteran centre and Toronto native Jason Spezza to one-year deal
TORONTO - Jason Spezza is coming home. The veteran centre signed a one-year contract worth US$700,000 with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday as NHL free agency opened. Spezza, 36, has recorded 332 goa...
Jul 01, 2019
