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Carpenter becomes October star as 9th inning homer off Clase sends Tigers to...

CLEVELAND (AP) — Kerry Carpenter took one swing and floored baseball’s preeminent closer. Carpenter connected for a three-run homer off Cleveland’s Emmanuel Clase with two outs and two strikes in […]

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NDP, Tories snipe over unpublished travel expenses

The Kinew government and opposition Tories are pointing fingers at each other over out-of-province travel expenses that have not been made public for more than a year. NDP finance minister […]

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‘Undervalued strength of our economy’

As Canada faces economic challenges, the natural resources sector should not be overlooked. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce brought that message to Winnipeg on Monday. During a panel discussion...

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Tories accused of election finance violation over pricey car rental invoice...

The Progressive Conservatives will co-operate with an investigation by the elections commissioner after a $3,800 election campaign expense for a car rental showed up on an invoice from a company […]

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Dominant closer Clase gives up 3-run homer in 9th as Tigers shock Guardians...

CLEVELAND (AP) — Emmanuel Clase’s nearly perfect season is now flawed. Cleveland’s All-Star closer, who spent the past six months dominating like no other pitcher in the majors, gave up […]

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Auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 ball is allowed to proceed as legal dispute...

The auction for Shohei Ohtani’s potentially lucrative 50th home run ball has been allowed to proceed as a legal dispute over ownership of the financial proceeds continues. Chris Belanski was […]

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Pierce not ready to name Raiders’ starting QB as questions swirl

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — If Raiders coach Antonio Pierce changes quarterbacks, he likely will have to stick with Aidan O’Connell for the rest of the season. Otherwise, what’s the point? […]

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Browns QB Deshaun Watson settles latest civil lawsuit brought by woman...

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has resolved the latest civil lawsuit filed against him by a woman claiming sexual assault and battery. The plaintiff’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee,...

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Self-described Nazi becomes first in Australian state of Victoria to be...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A self-described Nazi on Tuesday became the first person convicted in the Australian state of Victoria of performing an outlawed Nazi salute. Jacob Hersant, 25, gave […]

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No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Divers and marine experts found no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef Tuesday after a New Zealand navy ship ran aground […]

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Grazer beats the behemoth that killed her cub to win Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — In a storyline better befitting a melodrama than a popularity vote, Grazer won her second Fat Bear Contest Tuesday by defeating the male behemoth that killed […]

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Riley Keough felt a duty to finish Lisa Marie Presley’s book on Elvis, grief,...

Riley Keough was quick to agree to help complete her mother’s memoir. She thought they’d write it together, reflecting on her extraordinary upbringing and life, but it became a much […]

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Bee Maid Honey opens new plant doors with growth in mind

Workers buzzed inside Winnipeg’s newest food production hub: Bee Maid Honey Ltd.’s $25-million facility. Beekeepers flitted under a banner welcoming visitors to the “hive” Tuesday, before donning...

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Phillies one loss from elimination after 7-2 NL Division Series loss to Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Six months of success for the Philadelphia Phillies could be wiped out before the leaves start to turn. With one more loss to the New York […]

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Betts homers to break slump but apparently thought he was robbed again by Profar

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mookie Betts broke an 0-for-22 playoff slump with a home run Tuesday night but apparently thought he had been robbed again by left fielder Jurickson Profar […]

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Avs set to begin season under cloud of uncertainty with Nichushkin suspension...

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche are dealing with plenty of uncertainty on the eve of their season opener. For starters, they remain unsure precisely when Val Nichushkin may return […]

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Lynx return to finals with 88-77 win over Sun in Game 5 behind Collier’s 27...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77...

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Self-described Nazi will be sent to prison for salute at sentencing next month

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A self-described Nazi will become the first person in Australia sentenced to prison for performing an outlawed Nazi salute when a magistrate sets his term later […]

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Bennett scores twice, Panthers open their title defense by getting past rival...

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett scored twice, Sam Reinhart and Evan Rodrigues each had a goal and an assist, and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup […]

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New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx to meet for WNBA championship

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Liberty are back in the Finals, looking for the first championship in franchise history. They’ll have to beat the Minnesota Lynx to do […]

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