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Sabastian Sawe of Kenya becomes first person to run a sub-2-hour marathon to win in London
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (294+ words) In a huge moment in sports history, Sawe smashed the men's world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday. The second-place finisher, Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia, also dipped under 2 hours by crossing…...
Gauthier scores two, Anaheim Ducks beat Edmonton Oilers 6-4 in Game 2
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (703+ words) The Anaheim Ducks are proving they have the ability to trade punches with the Edmonton Oilers " and land the decisive blow. The Ducks withstood a comeback attempt and defeated the Oilers 6-4 on Wednesday to pull even in their opening-round playoff…...
Trout ties Anderson with 796th extra-base hit, Schanuel drives in 4 runs as Angels beat Toronto 7-3
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (258+ words) Mike Trout homered, Nolan Schanuel homered and hit a three-run double and Jose Soriano worked five shutout innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep. Trout's eighth homer of the…...
Canadiens" Noah Dobson out with upper-body injury, to be re-evaluated in two weeks
2+ week, 6+ hour ago (445+ words) MONTREAL " The Montreal Canadiens will start the playoffs with a major hole on their blue line. Defenceman Noah Dobson will be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering an upper-body injury in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. That rules…...
CF Montreal continues poor start to MLS season, loses home opener 2-1 to Union
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (367+ words) MONTREAL " Two Philadelphia Union goals in 15 minutes spoiled CF Montreal's home opener at Stade Saputo on Saturday afternoon, with the 2-1 loss adding to their worst start in club history. Japhet Sery Larsen and Jesus Bueno's scored as Philadelphia (1-6-0) posted their…...
With Montreal already qualified, Edmonton and Ottawa closing in on NHL playoff spots
2+ week, 1+ day ago (623+ words) The Montreal Canadiens have already punched a ticket. The Edmonton Oilers are nearly there, too. The Ottawa Senators also look be on course for a return to the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Winnipeg Jets, meanwhile, have some work to do…...
Five people charged with murder in deadly Northern California fireworks warehouse explosion
2+ week, 1+ day ago (485+ words) Yolo County Deputy District Attorney Clara Nabity said Friday the charges stem from a grand jury indictment that found five people, including a former Yolo County Sheriff lieutenant, responsible for the explosion. The deadly fireworks explosion near the small farming…...
Group from Chilliwack, B. C. , launches Canadian social media platform
2+ week, 2+ day ago (294+ words) CHILLIWACK " A group of alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia is launching a new Canadian social media platform they say will provide a "homegrown alternative to U. S. -dominated" sites. Co-founder and CEO of Northsocial. ca, Colin…...
AP study: MLB average salary hits a record $5. 34 M as the Mets lead spending again
2+ week, 3+ day ago (644+ words) Mets outfielder Juan Soto is the highest-paid player for the second consecutive season at $61. 9 million and was followed by New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger at $42. 5 million. Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler and Mets third baseman Bo Bichette tied for third…...
Canada's Western Gateway hosting event aimed at helping trucking industry
2+ week, 3+ day ago (243+ words) Canada's Western Gateway (CWG) Trade and Logistics Corridor will be hosting an information session aimed at helping the trucking industry with tips and practices to navigating crossing the Coutts border crossing as efficiently as possible. CWG officials note, Saving Time…...