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Taliban launch multi-pronged assault on northern Afghan city
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban launched a multi-pronged assault early Saturday on Mazar-e-Sharif, a major city in northern Afghanistan defended by powerful former warlords. Munir Ahmad Farhad, ...
Aug 14, 2021

Mariners draw bases-loaded walk in 9th, beat Blue Jays 3-2
SEATTLE (AP) - Jarred Kelenic drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night for their third straight win. Kyle Seager and Abraha...
Aug 13, 2021

Canadian Rory (The Red King) MacDonald loses PFL semifinal by unanimous decision
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Canadian welterweight Rory (The Red King) MacDonald's bid for a US$1-million payday ended prematurely Friday when he lost a unanimous decision to Hawaii's Ray Cooper III in the semif...
Aug 13, 2021

New Mexico school year off to deadly start amid gun violence
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - It's only a few days into the new school year, but New Mexico's largest district is reeling from a shooting that left one student dead and landed another in custody. The gunfi...
Aug 13, 2021

Rasheed Bailey catches first CFL touchdown, Bombers beat Argos 20-7
WINNIPEG - Sophomore receiver Rasheed Bailey caught his first CFL touchdown and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers didn't let a change in Toronto quarterbacks throw them off on the way to a 20-7 victory over t...
Aug 13, 2021

Leafs forward Auston Matthews undergoes wrist surgery, out at least six weeks
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews has undergone wrist surgery and is expected to need a "minimum" of six weeks to recover. The club made the announcement Friday, the same day the reigning Ro...
Aug 13, 2021

Arrest made following stolen vehicle in Prince Albert
A male is being charged following reports of a stolen SUV in Prince Albert on Tuesday.William "Billy" Sanderson, 35, was arrested and is charged with carrying a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possess...
Aug 13, 2021

1 dies in Albuquerque school shooting; student detained
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - One student was killed and another was taken into custody Friday after a shooting at a middle school near downtown Albuquerque during the lunch hour, police said. The gunfire ...
Aug 13, 2021

SHA warns of COVID exposure risk in Pil Country at Riders’ home opener
The Saskatchewan Health Authority said Friday there was an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 in Pil Country at the Saskatchewan Roughriders' home game Aug. 6.At least one person who was infectiou...
Aug 13, 2021

Catching on: Picton makes first three receptions of CFL career
When Mitch Picton was a member of the University of Regina Rams, he caught seven passes in the first game ever played at Mosaic Stadium.On Friday, the Regina product caught the first three passes of h...
Aug 13, 2021