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Canadians urged to heed lessons of war in ceremonies marking D-Day anniversary
Canadians were urged to heed the eternal lessons of the Second World War as ceremonies commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day were held Thursday in cities across the country. Veterans and dignita...
Jun 08, 2019
Warriors' investor banned for 1 year, fined $500,000 by NBA
OAKLAND, Calif. - Toronto guard Kyle Lowry wanted the Golden State Warriors' executive who shoved him during an NBA Finals game ousted from the league. The NBA decided a one-year ban and $500,000 fine...
Jun 07, 2019
Lions roar back for 38-36 win over Stampeders in pre-season action
VANCOUVER - Rookie quarterback Grant Kraemer helped spark a fourth-quarter comeback to power his B.C. Lions past the Calgary Stampeders 38-36 in pre-season action on Friday. The Lions were d...
Jun 07, 2019
D-Day at 75: Nations honour aging veterans, fallen comrades
OMAHA BEACH, France - Standing on the windswept beaches and bluffs of Normandy, a dwindling number of aging veterans of history's greatest air and sea invasion received the thanks and praise of a worl...
Jun 07, 2019
Curry's heroics not enough to save Warriors in Game 3
OAKLAND, Calif. - Stephen Curry did all he could to lead the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors. It wasn't enough. Curry scored 47 points - a playoff career-high for the three-time champion - but t...
Jun 07, 2019
Avoid screen-use battles by setting rules early and before kids get phones: doc
VANCOUVER - Parents should prioritize healthy habits such as physical fitness, nutrition and sleep over screen time long before kids reach their teenage years when arguments over d...
Jun 07, 2019
Gimme five: Memorable moments from Game 4 of NBA Finals
The Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 105-92 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. Here are five memorable moments from Game 4: KAWHI KEEPS RAPS OUT O...
Jun 07, 2019
In big trouble: Warriors trail Raptors 3-1 in NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. - Golden State coach Steve Kerr is fond of saying that the Warriors have seen everything in their five-year run as the best team in the NBA. They are now looking at something they have...
Jun 07, 2019
Kevin Cron, Diamondbacks use five-run fourth inning to beat Blue Jays 8-2
TORONTO - For three innings, Marcus Stroman was dominant and engaged in a pitchers' duel with Merrill Kelly. But the Toronto Blue Jays righty struggled with his location after that and the Arizon...
Jun 07, 2019
Leonard has 30 points as Raptors take 2-1 series lead with win over Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. - People he'd pass on the streets of Toronto would tell Danny Green to stay positive and keep shooting, keep shooting, keep shooting. Fans filled his Instagram inbox with sim...
Jun 07, 2019
