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AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has died, Democrats say August 05, 2021 - 9:42 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Richard Trumka, the powerful president of the AFL-CIO labor union, has died, Democratic leaders said Thursday.
Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash join forces with Las Vegas lacrosse team June 21, 2021 - 8:34 PM

LAS VEGAS - Wayne Gretzky's trade to the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 gave hockey a massive boost of mainstream appeal in the United States.
Canada's Dwayne De Rosario included on list of Major League Soccer's '25 Greatest' December 09, 2020 - 1:20 PM

Canadian Dwayne De Rosario, who won MLS championships and awards in bunches, is once again in select footballing company.
Wolfpack look to offer fans tracking bracelets to help COVID-19 contact tracing June 04, 2020 - 4:05 AM

TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack are looking at providing fans with disposable tracking bracelets/wristbands during games to allow for contact-tracing in case of COVID-19 once the team returns to play.
Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host different and remote ESPYS May 26, 2020 - 8:53 AM

LOS ANGELES - It’s a way different kind of year, and so The ESPYs will be, too. For the first time, the show will feature three hosts in remote settings and a changed focus. Instead of honouring the past year's top athletes and moments in sports, the show is celebrating heroism and humanitarian aid.
Leafs' Matthews hoping to take care of 'unfinished business' if season resumes April 09, 2020 - 2:48 PM

TORONTO - Auston Matthews has been wheeling around his property in Arizona on rollerblades trying to stay in shape.
Ex-Canadian Football League player admits to college scam, sentencing in July March 13, 2020 - 1:35 PM

BOSTON - A former Canadian Football League player pleaded guilty Friday to participating in a college admissions cheating scheme by hiring someone take the SATs in place of his two sons.
Ex-CFL football player to plead guilty in U.S. college admissions scam March 11, 2020 - 11:16 AM

BOSTON - A former Canadian Football League player will plead guilty to paying US$200,000 to have someone take a college entrance exam in place of his two sons as part of an admissions cheating scheme, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Kyle Wiltjer combines message of equality with his love of fashion January 22, 2020 - 8:47 AM

Kyle Wiltjer was scribbling on his iPad on the team bus on the way to a basketball game in Greece a couple of years ago.
Toronto Wolfpack open the vault for All Black star Sonny Bill Williams November 07, 2019 - 5:49 PM

The Toronto Wolfpack have already proved doubters wrong by managing to establish a toehold for a little-known sport in North America.
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THOMPSON: 19th Grand and Glorious Semi-Annual Adventure
OPINION As you read this, I am basking in the Florida sun. I don’t write this to piss off anyone, I’m merely grateful to be warm after my 19th Grand and Glorious Semi-Annual Adventure. Regular reader

When to pick those pumpkins as nights get colder in Kamloops, Okanagan
Pumpkins are reaching maturity and turning orange in many backyards in Kamloops and the Okanagan as Halloween approaches but with reports of frosty nights coming, some residents are wondering if they should pull their pumpkins off the vine early.

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