News
Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (800+ words) A phone displays sports trades on Polymarket on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Portland, Ore." Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events " or dens of insider trading? A lot is at stake as states vow to heavily…...
Lane Thomas" 10th-inning homer leads Royals over Angels 11-9
3+ hour, 52+ min ago (317+ words) It was Thomas" first home run of the season and the first walk-off RBI of his career. Joey Lucchesi (0-1) took the loss, facing four batters in the final frame. Lucas Erceg (2-1) earned the win. The Angels held a 7-4 lead when…...
Brampton man accused of running home repair scams involving fake City of Toronto workers
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (200+ words) The accused is alleged to have taken payment from victims without completing any repairs. Police believe there may be more victims." Toronto police is warning people to be vigilant of fraud. A Brampton man is facing charges in connection with…...
Doug Ford apologizes after personal insults in legislature, Liberal MPP says
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (193+ words) Liberal MPP Stephanie Smyth attends Question Period at Queen's Park in Toronto on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston TORONTO - An Ontario Liberal member of provincial parliament says Premier Doug Ford has apologized to her after he hurled a…...
RCMP in B. C. investigate suspected kidnapping in a restaurant parking lot
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (195+ words) A RCMP headquarters building is pictured in Surrey, B. C. , on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns RICHMOND - Police in Richmond, B. C. , say they're investigating a suspected kidnapping in a restaurant parking lot. Police say they were called to the Bamboo Grove…...
Trevor Bauer dominates with a 7-inning no-hitter for Atlantic League's Long Island Ducks
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (171+ words) Bauer (1-0) allowed just one baserunner in seven innings and struck out seven on 84 pitches, 54 strikes. The 35-year-old right-hander retired the first 15 batters he faced. Bauer gave up a one-out walk to Kevin Watson Jr. , and he followed by retiring the…...
Has damage potential: Blue Jays Sanchez showing well batting behind Guerrero Jr.
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (598+ words) Toronto Blue Jays, from left, Myles Straw, Daulton Varsho and Jesus Sanchez celebrate their team's win over the Cleveland Guardians in MLB baseball game action in Toronto on Sunday, April 26, 2026. TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays, at least through the first…...
Ontario's "king of asparagus' readies for harvest
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (589+ words) Marshall Cohen, a veteran fruit buyer at the Ontario Food Terminal, examines a case of Welsh Bros. asparagus in 2025. The first asparagus of the season poked through the soil at Welsh Bros. Farms last week, and the suspense started to…...
The Diamondbacks rally 5-run deficit to beat the Padres 12-7 in Mexico City
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (320+ words) In the seventh inning and down 7-2, Tawa's shot to the left field sent home Jos" Fern'ndez, Nolan Arenado and Alek Thomas while Lourdes Gourriel Jr hit a two-run double for the winning run. Vargas, who went 3-for-5 in the game,…...
Carlos Cortes triple and Justin Sterner's clutch pitching lift Athletics to 2-1 win over Rangers
7+ hour, 56+ min ago (352+ words) Cortes" 106. 3 mph liner off the glove of Evan Carter on the warning track in center field scored Tyler Soderstrom and Brent Rooker, who drew consecutive two-out walks off Kumar Rocker. Athletics starter J. T. Ginn exited due to right arm soreness with…...