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With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons' offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, add intrigue to the...
Lions are not looking for a starter in the NFL draft for a change, coming off successful season
DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft is coming to Detroit and for a change, the Lions are coming off a successful season and have appeared to address every need with...
Packers could still look to upgrade secondary in NFL draft even after adding Xavier McKinney
The Green Bay Packers made a big investment in their secondary by signing safety Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the...
The Chicago Bears are poised to draft Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams might want some deep dish recommendations. The Chicago Bears are poised to select the USC quarterback with the No. 1 overall...
Vikings have the 11th and 23rd picks in the NFL draft and a need for a QB. Can they get their guy?
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The NFL draft is not so much a marathon weekend as it is a season of speculation and subterfuge, a made-for-TV mystery unfolding team by...
Red Sox All-Star Devers misses Cleveland game with soreness in his left knee
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox All-Star third placeman Rafael Devers wasn’t in the lineup for Thursday’s series finale against Cleveland because of soreness...
Ex-B.C. RCMP officer convicted of exposing himself to schoolgirls loses appeal
B.C.’s top court has rejected the appeal of a former Richmond RCMP officer convicted of exposing himself to Vancouver private schoolgirls. “The...
Giants may consider QB in NFL draft as Daniel Jones recovers from ACL injury
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The previous time the New York Giants had the sixth overall pick in the NFL draft was in 2019 and they surprised many by taking...
A reset at running back might look different for the Cowboys 8 years after drafting Ezekiel Elliott
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys had to reset at running back eight years ago, when they drafted Ezekiel Elliott fourth overall and watched him lead...
Commanders are in line to take a quarterback with the NFL draft's 2nd pick
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The previous time Washington had the second pick in the NFL draft, the previous regime passed on taking a quarterback in favor of a pass...
The exhibition Kalamalka Bowl football game in Vernon has been cancelled for the second year in a row
There will be no Kalamalka Bowl football game in Vernon again this year. On Thursday, the Kalamalka Bowl Society announced that due to the inability to schedule...
Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City. The NHL Board of Governors voted unanimously Thursday to approve a $1.2...
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
A Polish man has been arrested on allegations of being ready to spy on behalf of Russia’s military intelligence in an alleged plot to assassinate...
Rookie Gradey Dick's improved stamina gives him strong finish to Raptors season
TORONTO — Gradey Dick's rookie season got off to a rough start as he struggled to put up numbers in his limited time with the Toronto Raptors. But advice that...
Houston Astros aim to turn things around after limping out to 6-14 start
HOUSTON (AP) — Through 20 games, the Houston Astros have managed just six wins and are in last place in the AL West. Their pitching staff trails only Colorado...
Ryan Pepiot pitches 6 strong innings as Rays beat Angels 2-1
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Pepiot allowed one run and three hits in six strong innings, Amed Rosario hit an RBI triple in Tampa Bay's two-run first and...
Penticton's Glengarry Skating Club to showcase talent at South Okanagan Events Centre with Under the Sea theme
A magical experience will take place on ice tonight at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Glengarry Skating Club will unveil their annual Ice Parade with an...
Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald says Travis Green is part of his search for a new coach
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — General manager Tom Fitzgerald is looking for a new coach for the New Jersey Devils and interim skipper Travis Green remains in the...
Swiatek beats Mertens and will face Raducanu in Stuttgart quarterfinals
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) — Top-seeded Iga Swiatek beat Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the Porsche Grand Prix quarterfinals on Thursday. The top-ranked...
Randy Sunderman, B.C. Green Party candidate, says he's focused on new ideas, sustainable approach
Randy Sunderman, the newly-announced B.C. Green Party candidate for Kamloops Centre, says issues related to climate change, healthcare, cost of living and...