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Rookie Flynn impressive in NBA debut; Raptors beat Charlotte to open pre-season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - If Malachi Flynn was feeling any nerves in his NBA debut, they were gone by the time the Raptors rookie guard knocked down back-to-back three-pointers in the third quarter on Saturda...
Dec 12, 2020
Canada's Gavin Tucker wins third straight in UFC with decision on UFC 256 undercard
LAS VEGAS - Canadian featherweight Gavin (Guv'nor) Tucker won his third straight fight in the UFC Saturday night, earning a unanimous decision over Billy Quarantillo in a preliminary bout on the UFC 2...
Dec 12, 2020
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres. Many of their names hold a prominent place...
Dec 12, 2020
Prince William thanks pandemic workers at Christmas show
LONDON - Britain's Prince William and his family attended a Christmas show in London on Friday night, where he paid tribute to medical staff and other frontline workers for their efforts during the pa...
Dec 12, 2020
Canadian running back Chuba Hubbard prepping for NFL draft: Oklahoma State coach
WACO, Texas - Canadian running back Chuba Hubbard has chosen to enter the 2021 NFL draft, his college coach said. Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy told the school's radio pre-game show that the 21-year...
Dec 12, 2020
Health Canada warns people with allergies to COVID-19 vaccine ingredients
With vaccinations against COVID-19 in Canada set to begin on Monday, the federal health agency says that people with allergies to any of the vaccine's ingredients should not receive it. Two people in ...
Dec 12, 2020
Toronto Raptors allow point guard Kyle Lowry to skip pre-season trip to Charlotte
Toronto Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry did not make the trip to Charlotte for the NBA team's first two pre-season games.The Raptors say Lowry was given permission to stay at the team's temporary ...
Dec 12, 2020
Record 11 COVID-19 deaths reported in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported a record 11 new deaths to COVID-19 on Saturday.One new death was in the 60-69 age group in the North East, while four were in Saskatoon (three in 80+ group, ...
Dec 12, 2020
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres. Many of their names hold a prominent place...
Dec 12, 2020
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020
In a year defined by a devastating pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres. Many of their names hold a prominent place...
Dec 12, 2020