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Gun control group urges PM Carney to ensure 'timely delivery' on firearm commitments
OTTAWA - A prominent gun control group is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to swiftly implement Liberal election promises on firearms and avoid the foot-dragging that left many pledges under the prev...
May 13, 2025
Mavericks win NBA draft lottery and chance to pick Cooper Flagg first overall
CHICAGO (AP) - The ping-pong balls have spoken: Cooper Flagg might be headed to Dallas to start his NBA career. And a fan base that lost Luka Doncic this season might have a new star to cheer for. The...
May 13, 2025
Toronto Raptors drop down to ninth pick after NBA draft lottery
A frustrating season where Toronto Raptors fans were torn between a win-now mentality and their hopes of a high draft pick has come to a disappointing conclusion. The Raptors will draft ninth in this ...
May 13, 2025
Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurrican...
May 13, 2025
Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination with 5-2 win
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Sean Walker cut to the middle of the ice and beat Logan Thompson for a critical late goal, then Andrei Svechnikov followed with an empty-net clincher to help the Carolina Hurrican...
May 13, 2025
Henrique, Skinner help Oilers push Knights to brink of elimination with 3-0 win
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs. Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made ...
May 13, 2025
Defence continues cross-examining complainant in hockey players' trial
A defence lawyer for one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault is expected to cross-examine the complainant at the players' trial today. The woman first took the stand on May 2 and has now ...
May 13, 2025
Stuart Skinner's first playoff win this season a 3-0 shutout for Edmonton Oilers
EDMONTON - Stuart Skinner had faith in himself, if others didn't. The goaltender's first win of this year's NHL playoffs was a 3-0 shutout Monday for the Edmonton Oilers, who take a 3-1 lead in their ...
May 13, 2025
Ancelotti focused on finishing 'spectacular adventure' with Madrid before taking over Brazil job
MADRID (AP) - Carlo Ancelotti wants to remain fully focused on his job with Real Madrid before taking over Brazil's national team in two weeks. Brazil announced Ancelotti as its new coach on Monday, b...
May 13, 2025
Entertainer Lilly Singh joins ownership group of Toronto’s WNBA expansion team
TORONTO - Entertainer Lilly Singh has joined the ownership group of the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA's expansion franchise, the team announced Tuesday. She'll also serve as the basketball team's chief hype...
May 13, 2025