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Taliban attack 2nd Afghan city as US envoy says deal is near
KABUL - An official says the Taliban have launched an attack on a second Afghan city in as many days, even as a United States envoy says the U.S. and the Taliban are at the threshold of an agreement t...
Aug 31, 2019
Bou's late goal helps Revolution tie Toronto FC 1-1
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Gustavo Bou scored a late goal, Matt Turner had five saves, and the New England Revolution played Toronto FC to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Bou took a pass from Diego Fagundez at...
Aug 31, 2019
Ola Kamara scores twice, D.C. United beats Montreal Impact 3-0
MONTREAL - It was a chance for Montreal to stay in front in its playoff race. But the game quickly descended into a chorus of boos and jeers from the home fans. D.C. United scored three...
Aug 31, 2019
Canada's Andreescu advances to third round at U.S. Open with win over Flipkens
NEW YORK - Add Kirsten Flipkens to the growing chorus of people who think Canadian Bianca Andreescu can win the 2019 U.S. Open. The 33-year-old Belgian said it before their second-round match Thursday...
Aug 31, 2019
Police chief: 5 dead in West Texas mass shooting
ODESSA, Texas - At least five people were dead after a gunman who hijacked a postal service vehicle in West Texas shot more than 20 people, authorities said Saturday. The gunman was killed and three l...
Aug 31, 2019
TRU WolfPack Men's Soccer kicks off regular season with a draw
KAMLOOPS - Neither Thompson Rivers University WolfPack men's soccer, or University of British Columbia Thunderbirds were willing to give an inch today (Aug. 31).The WolfPack opened their regular seaso...
Aug 31, 2019 (Image Credit: TRU WolfPack)
Mexico hands Canada first loss at Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier
SURREY, B.C. - Canada's women's softball team suffered its first lost at the Softball Americas Olympic Qualifier on Saturday, dropping a 2-1 decision to Mexico. The Canadians, ranked No. 3 in the worl...
Aug 31, 2019
First-place Bombers have underdog status ahead of Labour Day Classic
REGINA - The first-place Winnipeg Blue Bombers find themselves as underdogs heading into Sunday's game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Bombers, despite their 8-2 record, are w...
Aug 31, 2019
Cavan Biggio's two-run homer powers Toronto Blue Jays past Houston Astros 6-4
TORONTO - Cavan Biggio's two-run home run powered the Toronto Blue Jays past the Houston Astros 6-4 on Saturday afternoon. Teoscar Hernandez added a solo blast for Toronto (55-82) and Bo Bichette...
Aug 31, 2019
Brew the years: Beer fans 'CANvention' opens in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - In middle school, Dan Scoglietti rode his bike through Chicago, picking up old beer cans with his twin brother, Ed. It was an odd hobby for a pre-teen in the 1970s that turned into...
Aug 31, 2019
