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Francis struggles as Jays beat Rockies

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:22:05 -0400

TORONTO - Jeff Francis isn't going to worry about his future in the Colorado rotation.

Alaska Anchorage names Thomas as hockey coach

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:07:18 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A successful coach in minor league professional hockey has been hired as the new coach at the University of Alaska Anchorage, school officials said Tuesday.

Driver says he was speeding so he could dry car

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:34:57 -0400

BLACK DIAMOND, Alberta - He was drying off his freshly washed car.

MLS suspends Whitecaps' Manneh for 1 game

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:14:56 -0400

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Vancouver Whitecaps winger Kekuta Manneh has been suspended one game by MLS for a collision with New England Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth.

Montreal interim mayor resigns after fraud arrest

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:40:44 -0400

MONTREAL - For the second time in less than a year, a Montreal mayor has stepped down amid corruption scandals ripping through Canada's second-largest city.

Ottawa Senators' arena gets new name

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:05 -0400

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators' home is getting a new name.

Vt. and Quebec announce electric car corridor

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:12:06 -0400

MONTPELIER, Vermont - Starting this fall, people who drive electric vehicles should be able to travel the 138-mile route between Burlington and Montreal without worrying they'll run short of a charge thanks to a planned electric vehicle charging corridor, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin and Quebec Premier Pauline Marois announced in Montreal.

Vt. and Quebec announce electric car corridor

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:41:34 -0400

Blue Jays beat Rockies 2-0 for 6th straight win

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:30:35 -0400

TORONTO - Josh Johnson took two extra days off to let a bothersome blister heal, then shut down the Colorado Rockies.

Interim Montreal mayor arrested

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:07:46 -0400

MONTREAL - Montreal's interim mayor, who vowed to clean up the corruption scandals rocking the city, now faces fraud charges himself.

Outgoing US diplomat says pipeline decision looms

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:56:37 -0400

TORONTO - Outgoing U.S. ambassador to Canada David Jacobson said Monday he is leaving the relationship between Canada and the United States in a very good state, but acknowledged a "very important decision" on the contentious Keystone XL pipeline looms.

Nuggets hire executive Tim Connelly

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:23:34 -0400

The Denver Nuggets have settled on a general manager. Now, they can concentrate on finding a new coach.

Predators sign D Joe Piskula to 1-year deal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:30:04 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - The Nashville Predators have signed defenseman Joe Piskula to a one-year, two-way contract.

St. Mary's College names interim president

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:41:50 -0400

ST. MARY'S CITY, Maryland - St. Mary's College of Maryland has named a new interim president as it struggles to recover from its failure to enroll enough students for next year.

Victoria teen killed on charity bike ride

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:42:05 -0400

ARLINGTON, Washington - The CEO of the BC Cancer Foundation says it will evaluate the safety of its annual charity bicycle ride after the death of a 16-year-old from Victoria in an accident Sunday near Arlington.

Canada's Sue Kim wins first Symetra Tour title

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:57:33 -0400

DECATUR, Illinois - Canada's Sue Kim won the Decatur-Forsyth Classic on Sunday for her first Symetra Tour title, beating Laura Kueny with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff.

Wang, Blue Jays finish sweep of slumping Rangers

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:31:06 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - Toronto manager John Gibbons knew Chien-Ming Wang could help the beaten up Blue Jays pitching staff. He just didn't think it would happen this soon.

Kenny Miller scores twice, Whitecaps beat Revs 4-3

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:35:17 -0400

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Kenny Miller scored two goals, including the winner, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the New England Revolution 4-3 on Saturday night.

Crew end Impact's win streak at 3 with 2-0 victory

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:32:10 -0400

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Matias Sanchez and Dominic Oduro scored early and Andy Gruenebaum made three saves as the Columbus Crew snapped Montreal's three-match winning streak with 2-0 victory over the Impact on Saturday night.

Captaintreacherous wins North America Cup

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:26:06 -0400

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ontario - Captaintreacherous won the $1 million North America Cup on Saturday night at Mohawk Racetrack, rallying to take the world's richest pacing event in 1:48.3.

Own goal dooms United in 2-1 loss to Toronto FC

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:33:13 -0400

WASHINGTON - D.C. United defender Daniel Woolard knocked the ball into his own net in the 41st minute, giving Toronto FC its first victory since March 9 with a 2-1 win Saturday night.

Ovechkin wins Hart Trophy as NHL's MVP

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:56:44 -0400

CHICAGO - Alex Ovechkin capped his great season with the NHL's biggest award.

Rangers losing streak 5 after 6-1 loss to Toronto

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:36:28 -0400

ARLINGTON, Texas - The unexpected early return to the lineup by Ian Kinsler was a nice surprise for the Texas Rangers.

Uranium mining company laying off 26 Wyo. workers

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:28:06 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - A Toronto-based mining company has decided to stop drilling additional uranium wells, which means 26 Wyoming employees will be out of work at the end of June.

Oilers prospect Kristians Pelss confirmed dead

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:08:31 -0400

EDMONTON, Alberta - The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed that prospect Kristians Pelss has died. He was 20.