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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won't seek second term
HONG KONG (AP) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has announced she will not seek second term. Lam made the announcement Monday at a news conference. Her successor will be picked in May. The Associated Pre...
Apr 03, 2022
Ex-treasury minister wins Costa Rica's presidency in runoff
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - A former Costa Rican finance minister beat one of the country's former presidents in a presidential runoff election Sunday, according to preliminary results from the vote t...
Apr 03, 2022
Golden Knights edge Canucks 3-2 in overtime, extend win streak to five games
VANCOUVER - Shea Theodore scored 2:05 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights eked out a 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday. Jonathan Marchessault had a goal and assist, and Alex Pietrang...
Apr 03, 2022
Former Raptors star Lowry earns long ovation in his long-awaited return to Toronto
TORONTO - Kyle Lowry vowed there wouldn't be tears. The beloved former Raptors point guard made his return to Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, and was feted by an emotional pre-game video tribute...
Apr 03, 2022
Spaun takes Texas Open for first PGA win, first trip to Masters
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - J.J. Spaun won his first PGA Tour event - and his first trip to the Masters - by firing a final-round 69 at the Valero Texas Open on Sunday. In his 147th PGA Tour start, Spaun survi...
Apr 03, 2022
Weighed down by bad reviews, 'Morbius' opens with $39.1M
NEW YORK (AP) - Sony Pictures' Marvel adaptation "Morbius" landed with dismal reviews but still managed to debut with $39.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. That was enou...
Apr 03, 2022
MLB looking at electronic system for calling pitches
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Imagine Clayton Kershaw on the mound in Game 7 of the World Series, peering in at his catcher at a big moment. And his catcher flashes ... no sign at all. That day could be comi...
Apr 03, 2022
Federal budget the first important moment for NDP-Liberal pact, says finance critic
OTTAWA - The NDP finance spokesman says his party is watching to see that spending pledges made in a deal with the Liberals are honoured by the government in this week's federal budget. Daniel Blaikie...
Apr 03, 2022
Senators' Josh Norris scores first career hat trick in 5-2 win over Red Wings
OTTAWA - The first career hat trick for 22-year-old Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris was memorable for him because of the opposing team. Norris, a Michigan native who drew up cheering for the Detro...
Apr 03, 2022
Springer's homer lifts Blue Jays to 7-5 pre-season win over Yankees
DUNEDIN, Fla. - George Springer hit a two-run homer for the Toronto Blue Jays in a 7-5 pre-season win over the New York Yankees on Sunday. The Jays face Detroit on Monday and cap spring training Tuesd...
Apr 03, 2022