Author Archives: Syndicated Content

University of Alberta's Abby Guezen, Ryder Rattee sweep U Sports awards
CALGARY - The University of Alberta swept the U Sports awards with volleyball player Abby Guezen named female athlete of the year and sprinter Ryder Rattee male athlete of the year Wednesday. It's jus...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles named to NBA's all-rookie second team
Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles has been named to the NBA's all-rookie second team. Murray-Boyles is the 13th player in franchise history to receive all-rookie honours and first since Sco...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos undergoes Tommy John surgery
NEW YORK (AP) - Jos Berros underwent a full Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, sidelining the veteran Toronto Blue Jays starter well into the 2027 season. The Blue Jays hoped Berros - wh...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Alberta legislature committee eyes separation vote as meeting hits bizarre roadblock
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - Alberta's journey toward holding a fall referendum on separation took a bizarre turn Wednesday - straight into another roadblock. It occurred when the governing United Cons...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Fairy Creek anti-logging protesters win appeal in bid for class-action certification
VANCOUVER - Fairy Creek anti-logging protesters have won an appeal against a court ruling that denied the certification of their proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal and provincial govern...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Jays' Berrios expected to miss at least 12 months after undergoing elbow surgery
NEW YORK - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios will miss the rest of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The procedure was performed Wednesday, a team spokesman said. Elbow ligamen...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Arbitrator awards former CFL player Bruce $25,000 in damages
Former CFL player Arland Bruce III was awarded $25,000 in damages by an arbitrator earlier this month after suffering a concussion in a 2012 game. The amount is significantly lower than the $310,000 B...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

3 dead in New Mexico and first responders treated for exposure to unknown substance, officials say
MOUNTAINAIR, N.M. (AP) - Three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were quarantined and being treated Wednesday for exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a sus...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Aston Villa and Prince William celebrate Europa League triumph ending team's 30-year trophy drought
In front of the future king of England, Unai Emery reaffirmed his status as the king of the Europa League. Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul on Wednesday to secure Emery a record-extending fif...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026

Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship playoff final is dismissed
Southampton's appeal against its expulsion from the Championship playoff final because of spying offenses was dismissed on Wednesday. An arbitration panel upheld the English Football League's decision...
The Canadian Press May 20, 2026